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Chicago test: Scenes from site of playoff opener

By | Published: August 15, 2017 29
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft Ford, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Brad Kesleowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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David Ragan, driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, and Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, drive during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 McDonald's/Cessna Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 13 GEICO Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Dow STEM Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 13 GEICO Chevrolet, prepares to drive during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Alex Bowman, future driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Insurance Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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David Ragan, driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Dow STEM Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15.

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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Drew Herring, driver of the Toyota Wheelforce car, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Alex Bowman, future driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Insurance Chevrolet, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 DEWALT Flexvolt Toyota, walks to the garage during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 DEWALT Flexvolt Toyota, returns to the garage during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 DEWALT Flexvolt Toyota, returns from the track during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, returns from the track during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 McDonalds/Cessna Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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David Ragan, driver of the No. 38 Front Row Motorsports Ford, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 43 Smithfield Ford, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 Fastenal Ford, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 McDonalds/Cessna Chevrolet, looks on during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/SKF Ford, prepares to drive during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Dow STEM Chevrolet, prepares to drive during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives during testing for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Chicagoland Speedway on August 15, 2017 in Joliet, Illinois.
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