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At-track photos: Las Vegas September 2018 race weekend

By | Published: September 14, 2018 95

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Three wins in the last three races for Brad Keselowski.

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A win in the NASCAR Playoffs opener advances Brad Keselowski to the Round of 12.

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Team Penske drivers Joey Logano, Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski celebrate Penske's 500th win in all motorsports.

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Brad Keselowski crosses the finish line first for the third straight race.

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Brad Keselowski's trademark celebration has become a standard part of the show -- at least in the last three races.

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Kevin Harvick's No. 4 is towed off the track in Vegas after wrecking with Erik Jones.

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The No. 4 crew assesses the damage done to the Ford after Kevin Harvick blew a right front tire and crashed into the outside wall.

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Erik Jones' No. 20 Toyota is towed from the track in Las Vegas after wrecking with Kevin Harvick.

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A look at the damage done to the No. 20.

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Another look at the car of Erik Jones, who was forced from the race because of this damage.

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Chase Elliott's No. 9 Chevrolet is towed after colliding with Jamie McMurray.

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Jamie McMurray's No. 1 Chevrolet is crumpled.

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Denny Hamlin's No. 11 Toyota didn't escape the race without significant damage, either.

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Add Kurt Busch to the list of playoff drivers who didn't finish the race in Vegas.

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Playoff driver Alex Bowman had some trouble at Vegas, too.

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And there's Jimmie Johnson with some car problems in Vegas, too.

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Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 crew inspects a blown tire.

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Aric Almirola and Ryan Blaney had some harsh words after the race.

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Ryan Blaney talks with Aric Almirola after Vegas.

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Teammates Clint Bowyer and Kevin Harvick discuss Stewart-Haas Racing things, probably.

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Denny Hamlin and Austin Dillon looked relaxed and ready.

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Kyle Larson has finished third and second in his last two races at Las Vegas.

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Hendrick Motorsports teammates Alex Bowman and Jimmie Johnson appear deep in thought.

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Kyle Busch, a Las Vegas native, finished second in the last race he competed in on this track.

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Chase Elliott and Ryan Blaney are close friends off the track, and their camaraderie shows.

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Austin Dillon stands next to his car owner and grandfather, Richard Childress.

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It's a hot one out there, and Brad Keselowski already is mopping up the sweat.

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Tony Stewart watches as his Stewart-Haas Racing driver Clint Bowyer prepares for the race.

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It's Vegas, so you should expect nothing less than a red carpet.

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The No. 18 Toyota is pushed to pre-race inspection.

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The No. 48 Chevrolet team is hoping driver Jimmie Johnson breaks a 49-race winless streak today.

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Ross Chastain smashed a watermelon after winning the Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas.

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Snack for the winner!

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Look at that melon mess.

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Ross Chastain takes the checkered flag after winning his first national series race at Las Vegas.

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Justin Allgaier was also crowned the regular-season champion at Las Vegas.

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Newly minted Xfinity Series playoff drivers pose after the regular-season finale.

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Ross Chastain celebrates in Victory Lane after his win.

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Justin Allgaier's No. 7 team goes to work on pit road.

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The green flag flies on the Xfinity Series' DC Solar 300 in Las Vegas.

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Always making time for the fans.

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Cole Custer wins the Xfinity pole at Las Vegas.

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Clint Bowyer takes a seat in the garage area.

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Kevin Harvick chats with a No. 4 crew member in the garage.

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Does Chase's smile mean a strong start for the No. 9 ... or a touchdown for the Georgia Bulldogs?

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Kyle Busch eyes the camera -- and the win on Sunday.

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Chasing eight, starting this weekend.

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Ford, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

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A massive wreck sets up triple-overtime in the Camping World Truck Series.

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

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Playoff drivers have their Twitter emojis for the playoffs on each of their rides this weekend at Las Vegas.

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Brad Keselowski has won two races in a row, but as the playoffs start he's going for title No. 2.

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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 DeWalt Toyota, poses with the Busch Pole award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Series South Point Hotel and Casino 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

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Daniel Suarez and Jamie McMurray converse on the grid before qualifying.

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Austin Dillon strolls on the grid during qualifying.

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Kyle Busch isn't napping ... yet.

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What is Martin Truex Jr. thinking about?

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Kyle Larson's No. 42 Chevrolet has a special 'Vegas Strong' scheme this weekend.

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Ryan Blaney and Clint Bowyer talking about Ford things, probably.

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Chase Elliott ponders the playoffs.

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From the looks of things, Kyle Busch is relaxed.

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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole position during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck World of Westgate 200 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Friday.

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With a win in hand in the Round of 8 and a spot secured in the Round of 6 for the Camping World Truck Series, Justin Haley has plenty to smile about.

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Hometown hero Kyle Busch enters with just one victory in the Monster Energy Series at Las Vegas.

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Kurt Busch's familiar Haas Automation/Monster Energy wrap lights up the day.

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Seven-time champion Jimmie Johnson is chasing his eighth title as the playoffs begin.

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Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford is going 4 the win every time out.

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Check out the green splitter for all playoff cars.

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Non-playoff drivers will carry on the #NASCARPlayoffs Twitter decal.

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Las Vegas is Joey Logano's best track based on average finish, so he must be feeling good at this venue.

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It's a hometown race weekend for Las Vegas native Kyle Busch.

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Are speeds easier to see in black and white? Testing that theory with this image of Chase Elliott in the garage.

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Martin Truex Jr.'s No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota sports a teal Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month decal in support of Sherry Pollex, Truex Jr.'s longtime girlfriend who has battled the disease.

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Ryan Blaney's No. 12 PPG-sponsored Team Penske Ford is painted with all the colors of the wind.

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Kyle Busch takes a moment in the Neon Garage at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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A look of intense focus for Jimmie Johnson at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

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Teammates Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer share a word in the garage at Las Vegas.

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Ryan Blaney offers a sly smile in the garage during Monster Energy Series practice.

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An up close look at Denny Hamlin's playoff hashtag that is quite fitting with his long time sponsor FedEx.

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Austin Dillon relaxes a little in the garage.

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Kyle Larson is smiling at a track where he has finished second and third in his last two starts.

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A fresh look for the No. 22 Team Penske car in the Xfinity Series.

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Ross Chastain is back in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet this weekend in the Xfinity Series -- the second of three planned appearances.

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Daniel Hemric has come close to his first win several times this year. Perhaps, he'll strike it rich at Las Vegas.

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Justin Allgaier's confident strut is that of the Xfinity Series points leader.

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Cole Custer gets ready to go out for Xfinity Series practice.

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Brandon Jones prepares to go fast around the 1.5-mile track.

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No Tomb Raider can contain this fast machine driven by Christopher Bell.

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Forget the playoff beard. Brett Moffitt is sporting the playoff 'stache.

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Camping World Truck Series playoff driver Ben Rhodes gives new meaning to the Blue Steel look.

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Camping World Truck Series playoff driver Noah Gragson gets on the ground level to examine his No. 18 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota.

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Grant Enfinger has a sunny view heading into the second race of the Round of 8 in the Camping World Truck Series Playoffs.

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Ryan Blaney showing off his locks beneath his hat.