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At-track photos: Saturday, Kentucky

By | Published: July 9, 2016 50
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Jimmie Johnson goes for a wild spin early at Kentucky, returning to the track at Lap 75, 42 laps down. See more photos of the No. 48 Chevrolet's accident.

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In his five starts at Kentucky, Johnson has yet to finish outside the top 10.

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AJ Allmendinger's No. 47 Chevrolet erupts into flames on-track.

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Allmendinger was one of many drivers to have issues at the Bluegrass State track.

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The No. 47 driver was scored 36th in Saturday's 400-miler.

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Rookie Ryan Blaney's No. 21 goes for a spin early at Kentucky.

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Fellow rookie Chase Elliott was also involved in the incident with the No. 21 Ford.

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This was both Elliott's and Blaney's first Sprint Cup Series start at Kentucky Speedway.

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Blaney's No. 21 Ford makes a trip to the garage and eventually returns to the race.

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Elliott's No. 24 crew also hits the garage for repairs after the Lap 87 wreck with Blaney.

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Elliott returns to the track around Lap 144, 55 laps down.

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It was also a rough day for rookie Chris Buescher, whose No. 34 Ford was collected in a multi-car incident.

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Clint Bowyer's No. 15 Chevrolet goes for a spin.

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Bowyer and David Ragan collide on-track.

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Brad Keselowski wins at Kentucky Speedway for his second straight victory of the 2016 season.

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Victory Lane forecast: Confetti-filled with a high chance of champagne showers.

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It's a family affair as Keselowski celebrates his win with girlfriend, Paige White, and daughter, Scarlett.

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Keselowski stretches his fuel to win over Joe Gibbs Racing's Carl Edwards in the Bluegrass State.

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Keselowski is now a four-time winner in 2016 and is officially locked into the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup as he solidifies his top-30 spot.

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Keselowski's No. 2 Ford had so little fuel in the tank that he had to be pushed to Victory Lane.

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After a little help, Keselowski celebrates his win in Victory Lane.

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Saturday's victory also marked Keselowski's 21st career win in the Sprint Cup Series.

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The No. 2 crew of Brad Keselowski celebrates their victory on pit road.

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This marks Keselowski's third Sprint Cup Series win at Kentucky Speedway.

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Sparks fly with Regan Smith at Kentucky.

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Firefighters extinguish a truck in flames in the parking lot at Kentucky Speedway.

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The firefighters eventually were able to put out the fire successfully.

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Smoke from the truck on fire can be seen from the grandstands.

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Prior to this race, Kevin Harvick had never led a lap around Kentucky Speedway.

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Kyle Larson's No. 42 Chevrolet whirls around Kentucky Speedway.

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Fast cars? Check. Incredible sunset? Check!

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Green flag in the Bluegrass State!

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Driver introductions have a patriotic feel.

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Fans are ready for some night racing in the Bluegrass State.

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Fans cheer on their favorite drivers prior to the drop of the green flag.

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'Smoke' gets a No. 14 Kentucky jersey during driver introductions.

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Crew members glue lug nuts onto the tires before the drop of the green flag.

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Every Sprint Cup Series car tonight is carrying the Thin Blue Line decal to honor fallen law enforcement officers.

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Former NFL player Dhani Jones chats with media before the Quaker State 400 Presented by Advance Auto Parts.

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Tires: A big factor in tonight's 400-miler.

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Tony Stewart's No. 14 Chevrolet goes through pre-race inspection.

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Paul Menard's No. 27 Chevrolet looking especially neon and ready for racing.

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Fans can leave their mark on Kentucky Speedway.

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Fans get a glimpse of the driver's seat of a race car.

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A '10' for Danica Patrick's Kentucky pit box

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Austin Dillon's No. 3 Chevrolet gets pushed onto the grid.

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A No. 78 crew member sets up camp for a night of racing.
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