At-track photos: Circuit of The Americas 2021

By Staff Report | Published: 23 May, 2021 79

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Llumar Chevrolet, celebrates Chevrolet’s 800th Cup Series win in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott earned his sixth career victory on a road course in Sunday's inaugural Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas. He also earned the 268th victory for Hendrick Motorsports, which ties the organization with Petty Enterprises for the most all time. It was also Chevrolet's 800th win in the Cup Series.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Hall of Fame driver and TV commentator Jeff Gordon congratulates Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Llumar Chevrolet, in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Hall of Fame driver and FOX NASCAR commentator Jeff Gordon congratulates Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Llumar Chevrolet, in a makeshift Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Llumar Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #7 Schluter Systems Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Corey LaJoie, driver of the No. 7 Schluter Systems Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, and Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, lead the field during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Llumar Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BodyArmor Ford, AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Hyperice Chevrolet, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Craftsman Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 Llumar Chevrolet, Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 BodyArmor Ford, AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, and Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Craftsman Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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Ryan Blaney nurses his No. 12 Team Penske Ford back to pit road after Christopher Bell slid into the back of him early in Stage 2 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Workrise Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Thomas Built Buses Ford, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the #14 HighPoint.com Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Workrise Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota, Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Thomas Built Buses Ford, and Chase Briscoe, driver of the No. 14 HighPoint.com Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Austin Cindric, driver of the #33 Pirtek Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Mix Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 33 Pirtek Ford, and Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Mix Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Ross Chastain, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 42 Clover Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, and Austin Cindric, driver of the #33 Pirtek Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared Tilton/ 23XI Racing via Getty Images)

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, and Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 33 Pirtek Ford, race during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Austin Cindric, driver of the #33 Pirtek Ford, Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 33 Pirtek Ford, Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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A general view of the start of the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: A general view of pit lane during the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Pit lane was busy before the race when some teams elected to switch from Goodyear wet-weather tires to slick tires.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, poses for a photo after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, poses for a photo after winning the Busch Pole Award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas. It was Reddick's first career pole.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Reddick, driver of the No. 8 Cheddar's Chevrolet, drives during his pole-winning qualifying run for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, and Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 ONN Homes/iFly Chevrolet, race during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano, driver of the No. 22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Kurt Busch, driver of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, and Daniel Suarez, driver of the
No. 99 ONX Homes/iFly Chevrolet, race during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Mix Toyota, sits in his car in preparation for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Mix Toyota, sits in his car in preparation for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, sits in his car in preparation for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/23XI Racing via Getty Images)

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 DoorDash Toyota, sits in his car in preparation for qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 23: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil1Thousand.com Ford, waits in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas on May 23, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Mobil1Thousand.com Ford, waits in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand Prix at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Skittles Gummies Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 54 Skittles Gummies Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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Kyle Busch celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas, his 98th victory in the Xfinity Series.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Skittles Gummies Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Myatt Snider, driver of the #2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, spins as Andy Lally, driver of the #23 The A Team/MFI Fantasy Racing Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, and Alex Labbe, driver of the #36 Can-Am Chevrolet, drive by during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, spins as Andy Lally, driver of the No. 23 The A Team/MFI Fantasy Racing Chevrolet, Riley Herbst, driver of the No. 98 Monster Energy Ford, and Alex Labbe, driver of the No. 36 Can-Am Chevrolet, drive by during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Myatt Snider, driver of the #2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident as Spencer Pumpelly, driver of the #6 Fast Life/GridRival Chevrolet, drives by during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident as Spencer Pumpelly, driver of the No. 6 Fast Life/GridRival Chevrolet, drives by during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch leads the field to the green flag for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 DEX Imaging Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Jeb Burton, driver of the #10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, drives as Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jeb Burton, driver of the No. 10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, drives as Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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A general view of cars on track during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Myatt Snider, driver of the #2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, and Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, and Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Myatt Snider, driver of the #2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Myatt Snider, driver of the No. 2 Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Crosley Brands Ford, and crew celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Todd Gilliland and crew celebrate in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Crosley Brands Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Todd Gilliland celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Crosley Brands Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Crosley Brands Ford, hugs his father David Gilliland after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Crosley Brands Ford, hugs his father David Gilliland after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Grant Enfinger, driver of the #9 Good Sam Club Chevrolet, and Christian Eckes, driver of the #98 Farm Paint/Curb Records Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 9 Good Sam Club Chevrolet, and Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 98 Farm Paint/Curb Records Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Bayley Currey, driver of the #45 Chasco Constructors Chevrolet, and Christian Eckes, driver of the #98 Farm Paint/Curb Records Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Bayley Currey, driver of the No. 45 Chasco Constructors Chevrolet, and Christian Eckes, driver of the No. 98 Farm Paint/Curb Records Toyota, race during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Camden Murphy, driver of the #11 Inox Supreme Lubricants Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Camden Murphy, driver of the No. 11 Inox Supreme Lubricants Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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A general view of trucks on track during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Skittles Gummies Toyota, poses for a photo after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch nabbed the pole position for the Pit Boss 250 Xfinity Series race at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 Menards/Richmond Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric is no stranger to road course success. He is running in both the Xfinity and Cup races this weekend.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Jeb Burton, driver of the #10 Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet, and Cole Custer, driver of the #17 Production Alliance Group Ford, race during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jeb Burton (No. 10) and Cole Custer (No. 17) run near each other during qualifying for the Xfinity Series race at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Spencer Pumpelly, driver of the #6 Fast Life/GridRival Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Spencer Pumpelly, who is running for JD Motorsports, is known as a road-course specialist. This is his first national series start.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, and Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Llumar Chevrolet, race during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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William Byron topped the lone Cup Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #99 ONN Homes/iFly Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez takes his new-look No. 99 for a rainy run around the 3.41-mile course.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil1Thousand.com Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick's gold paint scheme gleams in the rain.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano came in second in the lone Cup practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Workrise Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, race during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon and Kurt Busch navigate their way from the turns at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #14 HighPoint.com Ford, and Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Craftsman Toyota, race during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Christopher Bell (No. 20) and Chase Briscoe (No. 14) are no strangers to road-course success.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson comes up the incline of Turn 1 to begin a practice lap at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Mix Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch goes for a lap in the rain during NASCAR Cup Series practice.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 DoorDash Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series EchoPark Texas Grand at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared Tilton/23XI Racing via Getty Images)

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Bubba Wallace makes a lap on the 20-turn Circuit of The Americas course.

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Austin Dillon takes his No. 3 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet through the garage area.

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Martin Truex Jr. and his No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota are among the favorites on Sunday.

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Denny Hamlin is looking for his first win of 2021 in his No. 11 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota.

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Tyler Reddick is a dark horse driver to watch on Sunday in his No. 8 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

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Rain came out to play on Saturday -- meaning we will see rain tires on track in damp conditions.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Tyler Ankrum, driver of the #26 Circle B Diecast Chevrolet, poses for a photo after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Tyler Ankrum wins the Cometic Gasket Pole Award for the Toyota Tundra 225 Camping World Truck Series race.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Stewart Friesen, driver of the #52 Halmar International Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Check out the mist coming off the track as Stewart Friesen goes for a lap in the rain.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Brad Gross, driver of the #83 Manufacturing News Chevrolet, Sam Mayer, driver of the #32 Camping World Chevrolet, and Parker Kligerman, driver of the #75 Good Sam Club Chevrolet, race during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The action heated up early in Camping World Truck Series qualifying with cars hustling out to post a lap time. Pictured here: Brad Gross (No. 83), Sam Mayer (No. 32) and Parker Kligerman (No. 75)

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 22: Hailie Deegan, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Toyota Tundra 225 Qualifying at Circuit of The Americas on May 22, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Hailie Deegan navigates through the rain during qualifying for the Camping World Truck Series.

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This is the trophy everyone in the Cup Series will be after on Sunday.

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Noah Gragson drives through the garage during the Xfinity Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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When just one practice, teams have to make quick adjustments and the No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series team with driver Brandon Jones gets to work.

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Kevin Harvick, driving a one-off race in the No. 5 BJ McLeod Motorsports Ford, participates in NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 21: Landon Cassill, driver of the #4 Voyager Chevrolet, and Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 DEX Imaging Toyota, race during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 21, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Carmen Mandato/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Landon Cassill, driver of the No. 4 Voyager Chevrolet, and Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, race during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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Noah Gragson climbs up the hill to Turn 1 during NASCAR Xfinity Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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Matt Crafton takes the first corner in NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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Grant Enfinger drives the No. 9 truck through the corner during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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A picture perfect view as Ben Rhodes drives the No. 99 truck during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice at Circuit of The Americas.

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A group of trucks roll through one of Circuit of The Americas' sweeping turns during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice.

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AUSTIN, TEXAS - MAY 21: Kyle Busch, driver of the #54 Skittles Gummies Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas on May 21, 2021 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 54 Skittles Gummies Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pit Boss 250 at Circuit of The Americas.

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A few trucks take the esses portion of the 3.41-mile Circuit of The Americas course during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice.

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Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR Digital Media

Jordan Anderson's No. 3 truck needs some assistance getting back to the garage area during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice.

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Alejandro Alvarez | NASCAR Digital Media

It's a gaggle of trucks vying for track position during NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice.

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Terrin Waack | NASCAR Digital Media

A view from outside Circuit of The Americas as NASCAR storms into Austin, Texas for the weekend.

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Terrin Waack | NASCAR Digital Media

Tanner Gray drivers through the garage area en route to the track for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice.

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Terrin Waack | NASCAR Digital Media

A fleet of ThorSport Racing trucks get ready for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice.