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BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Charlotte

By | Published: October 6, 2017 62
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Five of Martin Truex Jr.'s six wins this season have come at intermediate tracks.

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Six winner stickers for Martin Truex Jr. in 2017.

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Martin Truex Jr. grabs the checkered flag after his latest playoff victory.

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Martin Truex Jr. comes across the start-finish line as the winner of the Bank of America 500 -- the 13th win of his Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series career.

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Kyle Busch is attended to by medical personnel after finishing the Bank of America 500.

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Kyle Busch flashes a smile as following being treated by medical personnel immediately after the race.

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Chris Buescher and AJ Allmendinger slide across the start-finish line at the end of the Bank of America 500. The JTG Daugherty Racing teammates finished 18th and 20th, respectively.

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The No. 47 Chevrolet of AJ Allmendinger goes sliding across the grass at the conclusion of the Bank of America 500.

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Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Larson sit 1-2 in the standings after the Bank of America 500.

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A different look at pit stops taking place on pit road at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Business is pretty busy on pit road during the Bank of America 500.

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Kyle Busch got into the wall to bring out a caution on Lap 135. The driver has yet to win at Charlotte Motor Speedway in a points-paying event.

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Ryan Newman hit the wall and spun dow the track to bring out a caution on Lap 43.

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The No. 31 Chevrolet of Ryan Newman caught fire just after his incident on Lap 43. Newman would finish the race in 40th.

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Ryan Newman exits his vehicle following early-race damage at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Kyle Larson showed plenty of speed in the Bank of America 500 as he rebounded from missing his pit box to score significant stage points in Stage 1.

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Kevin Harvick won Stages 1 and 2 of the Bank of America 500 for his first stage wins since the second race of the season at Atlanta.

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A look at a pit stop on the No. 48 Chevrolet of Jimmie Johnson. The seven-time champion started 25th, but was an early mover in the race.

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A look at some three-wide action early in the Bank of America 500 between Kasey Kahne, Kyle Busch and Brad Keselowski.

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A gaggle of cars battle for position in the Bank of America 500.

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Denny Hamlin led the field to the green flag at Charlotte Motor Speedway in the Bank of America 500.

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Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin started on the front row for Sunday's race.

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Team owner Rick Hendrick chats with Dale Earnhardt Jr. ahead of the Bank of America 500.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr. is making his final start at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday. The driver of the No. 88 has yet to score a points-paying victory at the 1.5-mile track.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. gets into his No. 17 Roush Fenway Racing Ford ahead of Sunday's Bank of America 500.

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Jimmie Johnson, Brad Paisley and Rick Hendrick hang out on the grid prior to the start of the Bank of America 500. The country star played a concert on the zMax Dragway on Saturday night and was the grand marshal for Sunday's race.

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Dale Jarrett will lead the field to green in the pace car honoring the late Robert Yates.

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Dale Jarrett took the wheel to honor the late Robert Yates. Next to the photo on Twitter, Doug Yates said: 'Thanks to everyone for your outpouring of support surrounding the passing of my dad. My father loved this sport, competition & all the fans.'

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Alex Bowman earned his first NASCAR national series checkered flag Saturday night, but he didn't keep it. Following Ryan Blaney's example from Dover, Bowman gave his checkered flag to a young fan.

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That's one happy little fan after the Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

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Alex Bowman, in his only XFINITY Series start of the year, gets his first NASCAR national series victory.

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That first trophy is pretty special.

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Las Vegas native Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, wears a #VegasStrong T-Shirt under his fire suit prior to Coors Light Pole qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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A 'Pray For Vegas' decal and one honoring Robert Yates are seen on the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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After a five-and-half hour delay, the XFINITY Series green flag falls on Saturday's playoffs elimination race at Charlotte

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William Byron waits to get in his No. 9 Chevrolet at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

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Blake Koch, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, went three laps down after having early trouble in the Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina.

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Whoops, that's a penalty: Uncontrolled tire.

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As part of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Jimmie Johnson is wearing pink gloves on track at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Rick Hendrick and crew chief Chad Knaus share a greeting at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday. Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series cars did not get to practice Saturday because of rain.

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The NASCAR Playoffs' Round of 12 kicks off this weekend in the Monster Energy Series.

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Monster Energy Series cars didn't get any practice time on Saturday, but they did go through technical inspection.

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Las Vegas native Brendan Gaughan, driver of the No. 62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, practices for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. The hashtag #LasVegasStrong is featured on the the hood of Gaughan's No. 62 this weekend.

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Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 Advance Auto Parts Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Martin Truex Jr, driver of the No. 78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, talks with crew chief Cole Pearn during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 Target Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 SunnyD Ford, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Martin Truex Jr, driver of the No. 78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 17 SunnyD Ford, speaks with Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, prepares to drive during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, walks through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, looks on during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Crew members push the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford in the garage during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 33 Nexteer Automotive Chevrolet, speaks with Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 4 Flex Seal Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 Anderson's Maple Syrup Chevrolet, climbs into his car during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Drive for the Cure 300 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 Tide Pods Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The No. 18 Interstate Batteries Toyota, driven by Kyle Busch (not pictured), goes through technical inspection during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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The No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota, driven by Denny Hamlin (not pictured), waits on pit road prior to qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Office Toyota, and his team pose with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 6, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Ryan Reed (No. 16) and Brendan Gaughan (No. 21) battled for the final position in the XFINITY Series Playoffs Round of 8.
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