BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: 2019 Charlotte Roval weekend

By Staff Report | Published: September 27, 2019 63

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BACK TO GALLERIES

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Are you not entertained?

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Aric Almirola's agony of finishing outside the Round of 12.

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Ryan Newman and Daniel Suarez exchange words on pit road.

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Chase Elliott gets congrats from buddy Ryan Blaney.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, is congratulated by NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott gets congratulated by another decent Hendrick Motorsports driver.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, poses with the winner’s decal on his car in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Win No. 3!

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott won his third race of the season, his second at a road course.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, wins the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott rallied from a mid-race crash to win at the Charlotte Roval.

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Alex Bowman goes for a spin on his first trip through the Roval's chicane.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Retirement Plans Chevrolet, spins out during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman went for a spin on Lap 1.

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Alex Bowman is turned in the wrong direction.

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Alex Bowman is exhausted after powering to a second-place finish at the Roval.

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Erik Jones' No. 20 crew examines the damage on his car after a Lap 22 incident.

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The No. 20 exited the race after sustaining too much damage.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: Mario Andretti poses for a photo opportunity prior to leading the field to the green flag for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Mario Andretti got things started at the Roval as the pace car driver.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 29: William Byron, driver of the #24 UniFirst Chevrolet, lead the field to the green flag start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 29, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Green flag at the Roval!

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Chase Elliott has been speedy all weekend.

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Alex Bowman has to start from the rear after a late incident in practice Saturday, but he's ready to roll.

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Ryan Blaney poses for a snap before the Bank of America Roval 400 gets underway.

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Rodney Childers observes the action on the grid pre-race.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: A J Allmendinger, driver of the #10 Digital Ally Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Allmendinger celebrates topping Xfinity Series regulars at the Roval.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: A J Allmendinger, driver of the #10 Digital Ally Chevrolet, poses with the winner’s decal on his car in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger's first win this season in the Xfinity Series comes at the Charlotte Roval.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: A J Allmendinger, driver of the #10 Digital Ally Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger won in the Xfinity Series for the third time in his career.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: A J Allmendinger, driver of the #10 Digital Ally Chevrolet, wins the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger earns the Xfinity Series checkered flag at Charlotte.

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Chase Briscoe talks with reporters after an eventful ending to the Xfinity Series race in Charlotte.

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Jimmie Johnson's No. 48 sustained damage to the left rear after he spun through the grass during final practice.

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Johnson's No. 48 crew works on repairs.

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Jimmie Johnson kicks up some grass after going off course during practice.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Michael Annett's No. 1 has just a bit of damage in the Xfinity Series race at the Roval.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #23 Fire Alarm Services Inc. Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek is generating some fire in his No. 23.

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Alex Bowman lost control of his No. 88 with less than a minute left in final practice, and ended up with this damage on his car.

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Another look at the damage on the No. 88.

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Alex Bowman, who was slated to start second, will go to a backup car and start from the rear.

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Brad Keselowski takes the chicane aggressively.

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Clint Bowyer races around the Roval.

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Martin Truex Jr.'s No. 19 crew steers his car back to the garage after Truex Jr. missed a shift during practice.

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Martin Truex Jr.'s No. 19 will need a new engine, which means he'll start from the rear Sunday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, stands with his crew chief Alan Gustafson in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, stands with his crew chief Alan Gustafson in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 SunnyD Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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After a tough week, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is still smiling.

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Is it any wonder why Chris Buescher, the Roush-to-be man of the hour, is in a good mood?

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Ryan Blaney, the defending Roval winner, signs autographs as he walks through the garage.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 Toyota Express Maintenance Toyota, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Matt DiBenedetto's intimidating look.

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Kyle Busch and crew gather 'round the No. 18.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Ford Performance Ford, celebrates with the Pole Award after qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe won his first pole of the season at Charlotte.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez grins in the garage in Charlotte.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jimmie Johnson is all smiles at the Roval.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: William Byron, driver of the #24 UniFirst Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron won his fifth pole of the season at the Charlotte Roval.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 28: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #2 Emerson Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Drive for the Cure 250 presented by Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 28, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick is ready for road course racing in Charlotte.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: William Byron, driver of the #24 UniFirst Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron won his fifth pole of the season at Charlotte's Roval.

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Denny Hamlin ran into the Charlotte Roval wall during practice ... and took some of the wall with him.

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Hamlin's No. 11 crew assesses the damage.

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Hamlin smacked his No. 11 Toyota pretty hard.

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To the backup Hamlin goes!

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Bubba Wallace went for a spin during Monster Energy Series practice.

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Kyle Busch gets some air time on one of those turtles.

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Austin Cindric gets debriefed after learning he will fill in for Michael McDowell in the No. 34 during practice. McDowell was taken to the hospital Friday morning with abdominal pain.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Performance Plus Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ryan Newman, driver of the No. 6 Performance Plus Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil/Autotrader Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Retirement Plans Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman, driver of the No. 88 Nationwide Retirement Plans Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Cummins Ford, speak in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the No. 14 Rush/Cummins Ford, speak in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friay.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday.

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CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 27: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America ROVAL 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on September 27, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Jimmy John's Ford, looks on during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America Roval 400 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Friday.