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At-track photos: Atlanta
By | Published: February 23, 2018 89
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Kevin Harvick celebrates his 38th win in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series, his second in the premier series at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Harvick led 181 of the race's 325 laps. He now has 1,152 laps led at Atlanta Motor Speedway, the most of any active driver.
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Harvick hoists the victory trophy in his first win at Atlanta since 2001. That '01 win was his first in the Monster Energy Series.
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Harvick does a burnout to celebrate the win at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Harvick flashes a '3' to fans as a tribute to the late Dale Earnhardt. Harvick's first win in the Monster Energy Series (at Atlanta) came shortly after Earnhardt's death.
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Harvick crosses the finish line first, 2.690 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski.
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Kevin Harvick had a strong No. 4 Ford all day in Atlanta, winning Stage 1 and rebounding from pit-road problems to move through the field.
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Brad Keselowski's No. 2 Ford also spent time at the front as he battled Harvick and others throughout the day.
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Kyle Busch's No. 18 Toyota was fast, especially early in the race when he led laps.
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Kurt Busch's No. 41 Ford had something for brother Kyle and the rest of the contenders at Atlanta.
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Kurt Busch jumped to the lead during Stage 2 of the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Two of the promising young drivers, Alex Bowman (No. 88) and Ryan Blaney (No. 12), had to overcome pit-road penalties after Stage 1.
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Pit stops were the focus again as crews continued to get used to working with five members, this time at a 1.5-mile track.
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Green flag! We're underway at Atlanta Motor Speedway for Sunday's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series.
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Another look as the cars come to the green.
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Ryan Newman and Kyle Busch lead the field to the green flag. The Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 got underway at 3:32 p.m. ET after a nearly 2.5-hour weather delay.
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Actor and comedian Kenan Thompson gives the command for drivers to start their engines at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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The driver who needs no introduction, Jimmie Johnson, is introduced before Sunday's Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Busch, the pole-winner for Sunday's race, is introduced to the fans.
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Alex Bowman stands outside the No. 88 Chevrolet during the national anthem.
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Crew members push the No. 43 NASCAR Racing Experience Chevrolet of Bubba Wallace to the grid.
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Rain showers hit Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday morning, delaying the start of the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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The NASCAR Air Titan has a new paint scheme this year, switching from green to red. Here the crew goes to work on drying the track at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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A closer look at the Air Titan's handiwork.
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Crews put a wrap on the Burrito's car, that's Matt DiBendetto (DiBurrito) for those not in the know.
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Jamie McMurray's car gets a rain coat as showers hit Atlanta Motor Speedway on Sunday.
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Chris Buescher's car is pushed through the garage area on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Hey, hey, hey it's Kenan Thompson, the Grand Marshal for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race, the Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Grand Marshal Kenan Thompson says he's sorry he missed Dale Earnhardt Jr., who was still at the Olympics and whom he likened to Mickey Mouse walking through Disney World in terms of popularity.
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Grand Marshal Kenan Thompson talks to Chris Buescher in the garage area on Sunday at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 16 AISIN Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 16 AISIN Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Brett Moffitt, driver of the No. 16 AISIN Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 18 Safelite Toyota, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 4 Cessna Toyota, races Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Rip It/Menards Ford, during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 98 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 98 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kevin Harvick drives the No. 98 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 9 Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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A detailed view of a Goodyear Eagle racing tire in the pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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A detailed view of a pit gun during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour Energy Toyota, talks to crew chief Cole Pearn in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Matt Crafton, driver of the No. 88 Rip It/Menards Ford, sits on pit road with his daughter, Elladee, during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Ruud Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Ford, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Ruud Toyota, and Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Ford, lead the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Actor and comedian Larry the Cable Guy gives the command to start engines prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Actor and comedian Larry the Cable Guy gives the command to start engines prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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William Byron, driver of the No. 24 Liberty University Chevrolet, poses with fans during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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A detailed view of Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet's, shoes during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 4 Cessna Toyota, poses with the pole award after qualifying in the pole position for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 41 Alpha Energy Solutions/Ride TV Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 1 Cessna Chevrolet, speaks with Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Discount Tire Ford, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Cars line the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 98 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, talks to Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Haas Automation Ford, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Ruud Toyota, poses with the Pole Award after qualifying for the pole position for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Ryan Truex, driver of the No. 11 Bar Harbor/Sea Watch International Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by )
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Spencer Gallagher, driver of the No. 23 Allegiant Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 24, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Dow Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2018 in Hampton, Georgia.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Snickers Almond Toyota, poses with the Pole Award after qualifying on the pole for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 1 McDonald's Chevrolet, walks on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, drives on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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The No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour Energy Toyota, driven by Martin Truex Jr., is seen in the garage area during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500. The car failed to pass pre-qualifying inspection three times.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Snickers Almond Toyota, races during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Trevor Bayne, driver of the No. 6 AdvoCare Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Dow Chevrolet, talks to a crew member on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 50.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Snickers Almond Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Cole Pearn, crew chief or Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour Energy Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 DEX Imaging Ford, talks to Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the No. 43 NASCAR Racing Experience Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway
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Daniel Suarez, driver of the No. 19 ARRIS Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 42 First Data Chevrolet, looks on from the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, stands in the garage area with his crew chief Chad Knaus during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Darrell Wallace Jr., driver of the No. 43 NASCAR Racing Experience Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Kasey Kahne, driver of the No. 95 Procore Habitat for Humanity Chevrolet, looks on from the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 DEWALT Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Alex Bowman, driver of the Np. 88 Axalta Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour Energy Toyota, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 Snickers Almond Toyota, prepares to practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 14 Haas Automation Ford, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, speaks with his crew chief Todd Gordon during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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A detailed view of the shoes worn by Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Axalta Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, and Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 1717 Ford Ford, look on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 60 Ford Ford, talks to Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 98 Hunt Brothers Pizza Ford, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250.
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Dylan Lupton, driver of the No. 28 thinQ Technology Partners Ford, drives through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Jennifer Jo Cobb, driver of the No. 10 Think Realty Chevrolet, signs an autograph in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200 at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
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Crew members push the car of Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500.
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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 18 Safelite Toyota, poses with fans in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Active Pest Control 200.