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At-track photos: Miami championship weekend
By Staff Report | Published: November 17, 2017 92
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota, celebrates with crew chief Cole Pearn and the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Martin Truex Jr. and Cole Pearn celebrate their Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. congratulates Martin Truex Jr. after saying earlier in the week that he would be 'Team Truex' in the championship race.
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Martin Truex Jr. puts on the last smoke show of the 2017 season.
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Martin Truex Jr. holds off Kyle Busch for the Ford EcoBoost 400 win and the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
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Danica Patrick's season ends in flames after the No. 10 wrecks at Miami.
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Danica Patrick walks away from her wrecked No. 10 Ford engulfed in flames and smoke.
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A look at the damage to the No. 10 of Danica Patrick in her last start for Stewart-Haas Racing.
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Another look at the damage on the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford of Danica Patrick.
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Danica Patrick answers questions from media members after leaving the infield care center at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Matt Kenseth drove a scheme similar to the one he drove as a rookie for what was his final race in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.
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Martin Truex Jr. jumps out to an early lead in the title race at Miami.
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Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick jockey for position as they vie for the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. navigates the turns at Homestead-Miami Speedway in his final race as a full-time driver.
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Green flag! Denny Hamlin leads the field to start the Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Championship 4 drivers Brad Keselowski, Kyle Busch, Kevin Harvick and Martin Truex Jr. are introduced at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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The trophy that's at stake in the Ford Ecoboost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, greets fans during driver introductions.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, is greeted by NASCAR Legend Rusty Wallace, who also drove the No. 2.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Ford, greets fans during driver introductions.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, signs autographs on his way to the driver's meeting for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, signs autographs for the mass of fans in town for likely his final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, signs autographs for the mass of fans in town for likely his final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.
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The car of Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, is looked at one more time before the Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Greg Ives, crew chief for Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s No. 88 team, signs autographs prior to the driver's meeting at Miami.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, signs autographs for the mass of fans in town for likely his final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race.
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A fan displays a car autographed by Dale Earnhardt Jr., himself.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. fans walk down the midway at Homestead-Miami Speedway and take in all the festivities.
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CEO and Chairman of NASCAR Brian France, left, and NASCAR president Brent Dewar attend a press conference prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017.
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Danica Patrick speaks to team co-owner Tony Stewart before her final race in the No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford.
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Danica Patrick speaks with race car driver Helio Castroneves on the grid prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 Sunday.
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A message for Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Ford, is seen on pit wall prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship.
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We know which Championship 4 driver this fan is rooting for.
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Fans leave messages for their favorite drivers on the pit wall.
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Young fans of Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, visit the garage prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Olympic gymnast Gabby Douglas poses in the flagstand prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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The pit board of Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, is displayed prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Matt Kenseth stands by his No. 20 ride before his final start with Joe Gibbs Racing.
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Danica Patrick is introduced to fans in her last race as a full-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series driver.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 9 Liberty University Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship.
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Fireworks mark the coronation of William Byron as 2017 XFINITY Series Champion.
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Cole Custer hoists his first XFINITY Series race trophy in Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford, gets his first career XFINITY Series victory at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Elliott Sadler and Ryan Preece have a confrontation after the race at Miami. The two made late contact as Preece was running in third place and Sadler was battling for the championship.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet and owner of JR Motorsports, looks on from the pits as three of his drivers vie for the XFINITY Series Championship.
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Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 Monster Energy Series team, helps guide Justin Allgaier and the No. 7 JR Motorsports team during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 9 Liberty University Chevrolet, Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 BRANDT/TradeMark Nitrogen Chevrolet, and Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 Poppy Bank Chevrolet, lead the field during pace laps.
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 42 BBR/Granger Smith Chevrolet, leads the field past the green flag to start the Ford EcoBoost 300.
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XFINITY Series Championship 4 drivers Daniel Hemric, Justin Allgaier, William Byron, and Elliott Sadler, are introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017.
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Driver Helio Castroneves talks to Sam Hornish Jr., driver of the No. 22 REV/Fleetwood Ford, during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 300.
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NASCAR President Brent Dewar and Goodyear President and CEO Rich Kramer pose with current and former national series champion drivers after a press conference announcing the renewal of the partnership between NASCAR and Goodyear.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., Matt Kenseth and members of their respective teams share a cool moment following Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The two drivers have raced against each other at NASCAR's highest level since their rookie seasons in 2000. On Sunday, they will make their final starts as full-time drivers.
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What a special moment for Matt Kenseth (L) and Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s throwback paint scheme to his rookie season shines in the Florida sun.
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Denny Hamlin is on the pole for Sunday's Ford EcoBoost 400, and the No. 11 was fastest in Saturday morning's practice session.
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Clint Bowyer's working on his incognito look with a beard at Miami.
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 42 BBR/Granger Smith Chevrolet, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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William Byron is the second fastest-qualifying Championship 4 driver in the XFINITY Series, and he starts sixth.
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Elliott Sadler, 42, is the most experienced driver among the Championship 4 competing in Saturday's Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Daniel Hemric gets ready to take on the three JR Motorsports drivers in the XFINITY Series Championship 4 in the Ford EcoBoost 300. He has the best starting spot among the Championship 4 drivers and will start fourth.
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Justin Allgaier isn't showing any Championship 4 nerves, staying loose with his crew on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Christopher Bell hoists the championship trophy after winning the 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series title at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Bell poses with the trophy in Victory Lane.
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Bell gives team owner Kyle Busch a champagne shower during the championship celebration in Miami.
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Bell and his members of his No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports team pose with the championship trophy.
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Meet Christopher Bell, 2017 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series champion.
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Bell performs an impressive burnout during his championship celebration.
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Bell crosses the finish line to place second and win the 2017 Camping World Truck Series Championship.
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Chase Briscoe celebrates in Victory Lane.
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Briscoe crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 200.
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Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Black Label Bacon/Menards Toyota, races during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 200.
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Chase Briscoe (No. 29) leads the field past the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 200.
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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 19 Draw-Tite/Reese Brands Ford, is introduced during pre-race ceremonies for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship trophy trophy is displayed prior to the Ford EcoBoost 200.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying in the pole position during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. (R), driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, talks with his crew chief Greg Ives during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Aspen Dental Ford, speaks during a press conference announcing her retirement from full-time racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Aspen Dental Ford, hugs her dad TJ as her mother Beverly looks on after a press conference announcing her retirement from full-time racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Aspen Dental Ford, speaks during a press conference announcing her retirement from full-time racing at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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Crew members push the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet of Dale Earnhardt Jr. on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, speaks to NASCAR Vice Chairman Mike Helton during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Miller Lite Ford, stands by his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 19: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Toyota, celebrates with crew chief Cole Pearn and the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship and the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2017 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
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Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Aspen Dental Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Matt Kenseth, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Hurricane Relief Toyota, waits to qualify for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400.
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Danica Patrick, driver of the No. 10 Aspen Dental Ford, walks with a crew member during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, signs autographs in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the No. 88 AXALTA Chevrolet, speaks during a press conference for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.
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A detail of the helmet of Justin Allgaier, driver of the No. 7 BRANDT/TradeMark Nitrogen Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Championship Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 17, 2017 in Homestead, Florida.