KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 19: Photos during practice for the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Motor Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jason Hanna/NASCAR Digital Media 2018)

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At-track photos: Kansas playoff race weekend

By Staff Report | Published: October 19, 2018 83

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EC Stagg | NASCAR Digital Media

Had a deep hole to fill heading into Kansas. Almost did the dang thing, too.

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Battled until the end.

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No doubt Jeff Gordon is proud of Alex Bowman's playoff effort.

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One proud dad.

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 21: during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Motor Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jason Hanna/NASCAR Digital Media 2018)

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Tack on another flag to his car!

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Just a boy from Dawsonville, Georgia.

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Nothing quite like a soda bath after a big win.

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Two wins in Round of 12? No. 9 team will take it.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, celebrates with the checkered flag after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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You are ... the Kansas Champion.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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One, two ... three! Chase Elliott's adds another victory to his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career.

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Wave it high and proud, Chase.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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First one across the checkered line wins!

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Pushing for points and playoff positions.

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Burning rubber.

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Against all odds: Kyle Larson battles from the back of the pack.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Halloween Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Masters of pit road.

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The best view: Green flag drops!

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Ford, lead the field at the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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400 miles without sitting down!

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One of the best duos in the sport.

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Busch brothers = Pre-grid bonding.

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Twins or father-son duo? We can't tell.

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Time to lock it in for #TeamJL

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Brexton Busch continues to be a pre-race star.

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A memory that will last a lifetime.

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 21: The first glimpses of sunrise reflect off of the track at the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Motor Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jason Hanna/NASCAR Digital Media 2018)

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NASCAR Playoffs. Elimination Sunday. We're ready for you, Kansas.

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More than just a sport.

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Cheese, Chase! You're already in the Round of 8!

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KANSAS CITY, MO - OCTOBER 21: The first glimpses of sunrise reflect off of the track and grandstands at the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Motor Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Jason Hanna/NASCAR Digital Media 2018)

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You're a beaut, Kansas Speedway.

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Pit road is already chaotic.

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Faster than Jimmy John's or Kevin Harvick?

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, signs autographs during pre-race festivities for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson -- making dreams happen one signature at at a time.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Cars sit on the grid during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Line 'em up, folks.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 21: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, signs autographs during pre-race festivities for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 21, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Elimination on the line, but Alex Bowman still makes time for fans.

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Christopher Bell's car is pushed back to the garage after a crash at Kansas.

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The No. 20 Toyota of Xfinity Series Playoffs contender Christopher Bell is pushed back to the garage after a Lap 1 wreck Saturday at Kansas Speedway.

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Xfinity Series wreck on Lap 1 at Kansas.

A Lap 1 wreck in the Xfinity Series Round of 8 race involved playoff drivers Christopher Bell, Cole Custer, Justin Allgaier and Austin Cindric.

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Justin Allgaier's wrecked car is taken back to the garage at Kansas.

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The wrecked No. 7 Chevrolet of Justin Allgaier is taken back to the garage

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John Hunter Nemechek crosses the finish line to win at Kansas.

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John Hunter Nemechek crosses the finish line to seal up his first career Xfinity Series victory.

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John Hunter Nemechek performs a burnout after winning at Kansas.

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Burn it down, John Hunter.

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John Hunter Nemechek celebrates winning his first career Xfinity Series race.

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That first career win feeling.

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John Hunter Nemechek has the checkered flag in hand after winning at Kansas.

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Mission accomplished.

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John Hunter Nemechek celebrates in Victory Lane at Kansas.

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John Hunter Nemechek celebrates in Victory Lane as the confetti flies.

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John Hunter Nemechek celebrates winning at Kansas.

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J.H. Nemechek was No. 1 in Kansas on Saturday.

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Michael Annett's wrecked No. 5 car is taken back to the garage by the tow truck at Kansas.

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Michael Annett's No. 5 Chevrolet is destroyed after the Lap 1 crash.

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Cole Custer drives a damaged No. 00 Ford at Kansas.

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Cole Custer drives a damaged No. 00 Ford around the track after wrecking on Lap 1.

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Spencer Gallagher hits the wall in the No. 23 Chevrolet at Kansas.

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Spencer Gallagher hits the wall on the fronstretch due to damage suffered during the Lap 1 melee.

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Justin Allgaier sits on a golf car after wrecking at Kansas.

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Justin Allgaier sits on a medical cart during a trip to the infield care center after the crash.

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Clint Bowyer takes a lap during practice at Kansas.

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Clint Bowyer had speed in practice in his home state of Kansas.

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The beanie game was strong for Kurt Busch on a brisk Kansas morning.

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Jamie Mcmurray takes his car back to the garage at Kansas.

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Jamie McMurray goes back to the garage as smoke billows out of the No. 1 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet.

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Chase Elliott looks on during Saturday morning's early practice session.

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Martin Truex Jr.'s crew works on the No. 78 car in the garage at Kansas.

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Making those final preparations.

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Joey Logano rolls out for practice at Kansas.

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The pole-winning car.

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Alex Bowman drives out of the garage at Kansas.

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Alex Bowman goes out to make another practice run under clear blue skies.

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Brad Keselowski rolls out for practice at Kansas.

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Brad Keselowski is in search of his second career Kansas victory this weekend.

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Kyle Larson backs out of the garage to go practice at Kansas.

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Kyle Larson backs the No. 42 Chevrolet out of the garage stall for Saturday morning practice.

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Kyle Busch walks through the garage at Kansas.

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Kyle Busch walks through the garage early Saturday morning for practice.

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Aric Almirola rolls out of the garage for practice at Kansas.

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Almirola? More like Almi-rolling to the track for more practice time. He was fastest in the Saturday morning session.

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Denny Hamlin walks through the garage at Kansas.

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Denny Hamlin walks to the No. 11 Toyota to partake in some practice time on a chilly morning in Kansas.

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A member of the No. 48 team of Jimmie Johnson pushes the car through the garage at Kansas.

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Practice ready.

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Jack Roush walks through the garage at Kansas.

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Spotted: Jack Roush, a.k.a. the "Cat in the Hat"

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Kevin Harvick rolls out of the garage for practice.

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Kevin Harvick gets ready to make some laps.

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Ryan Blaney rolls out of the garage for practice at Kansas.

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Ryan Blaney is ready to roll.

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Joey Logano holds the banner for winning the Busch Pole Award at Kansas Speedway.

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Joey Logano poses with the Busch Pole Award flag after earning his first pole of the 2018 season.

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Jimmie Johnson puts on his special pink gloves at Kansas Speedway in honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month.

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Jimmie Johnson puts on his special pink gloves honoring Breast Cancer Awareness Month prior to qualifying at Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #1 McDonald's Trick. Treat. Win! Chevrolet, talks with Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Dekalb Ford, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer and Jamie McMurray have a quick chat on pit road before qualifying.

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Austin Dillon looks on during qualifying at Kansas Speedway.

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Austin Dillon looks focused before going out to qualify Friday evening at Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Trick. Treat. WinChevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson has a difficult task ahead of him in Kansas as he will have to go to a backup car after wrecking in Friday's first practice.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Wrangler Riggs Workwear Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Blaney led Friday's first practice at Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Friday.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Dekalb Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Clint Bowyer is at home in Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Trevor Bayne, driver of the #6 AdvoCare Rehydrate Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Trevor Bayne, driver of the No. 6 AdvoCare Rehydrate Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Friday.

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Jamie McMurray performs the difficult crossover arm maneuver to hand off autographs and a Sharpie to fans.

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Goodyear tires are ready to roll in Kansas.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe and Cole Custer share a word in the garage Friday.

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#KB41 is affixed and ready for the final race of the Round of 12.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Rheem Toyota, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on Friday.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, prepares to drive during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on Friday.

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A crew member for the No. 78 team works next to Martin Truex Jr.'s car.

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The No. 18 crew is making sure Kyle Busch's ride is ready for practice Friday.

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KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 19: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 19, 2018 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on Friday.

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Making sure the No. 48 car is ready.

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The No. 42 gets some last-minute adjustments before Friday's practice.

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Ryan Blaney hops into his No. 12 Ford.