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BACK TO GALLERIES

At-track photos: Coca-Cola 600 weekend at Charlotte Motor Speedway

By | Published: May 24, 2018 97
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Take a bow, Rowdy. You deserve it.

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The start of what's sure to be an epic celebration with Kyle Busch and his crew.

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Your Coca-Cola 600 winner, Kyle Busch.

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One of the sweetest Victory Lane celebrations of Kyle Busch's career, for sure.

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Kyle Busch congratulated by his entire crew -- what a sight.

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The fans stand and cheer Kyle Busch, who has now won at every active track.

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That's a checkered flag for Kyle Busch. First points win at Charlotte in his career.

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Runner-up heartbreak for Martin Truex Jr.

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Flames for Ryan Blaney -- not quite how he pictured his race going.

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Kevin Harvick's day is done early.

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The Charlotte faithful watching the Coca-Cola 600 unfold, lap-by-lap.

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Alex Bowman's man in the high tower, Greg Ives.

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No. 3. Coca-Cola. Memorial Day weekend. Does it get more American?

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Matt Kenseth makes his return to Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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We're green for the Coca-Cola 600!

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Hey, look who stopped by.

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Greg Ives and Alex Bowman swapping pre-race strategy.

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Mr. H holding court.

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The stars and stripes.

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Jimmie Johnson and his children pose for a photo on pit road pre-race.

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Kyle Larson, about to strap in for 600 miles.

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Scarlett Keselowski lookin' fly.

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr. takes a minute to give thanks.

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One heck of a flyover.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, poses with the winner's sticker with his wife, Paige, and daughter, Scarlett, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, applies the winner's sticker with his daughter, Scarlett, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Charlotte will always be Earnhardt country.

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Kasey Kahne makes a fan's day before the Coca-Cola 600.

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Richard Childress signs autographs after the drivers meeting at Charlotte Motor Speedway

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Jimmie Johnson's helmet for the Coca-Cola 600 is a tribute and work of art.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No.22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2018 in Charlotte, North Carolina.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Kyle Busch drives the No. 18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota during the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 60 Ford Ford, leads Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, and Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 23 Hooters 22nd International Pageant Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Cars race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 23 Hooters 22nd International Pageant Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 22 Fitzgerald Glider Kits Ford, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Xfinity Series pole-winner Brad Keselowski and his co-pilot.

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Family time on the grid for the Busch clan.

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NASCAR Salutes.

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Brandon Jones cracks a smile before the Xfinity Series race.

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Bubba Wallace shares a laugh in the garage.

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Kyle Busch is ready to get behind the wheel of his No. 18 Toyota.

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Red, white, blue and tasty.

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The No. 88 Chevrolet is seeing stars.

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Brad Keselowski's paint scheme is especially patriotic.

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Rain falls on tires in the garage area before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

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Crew members work to dry the track before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

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The No. 95 Thorne Chevrolet is seen in the garage area before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

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A crew member of the No. 48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet walks through the garage area before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

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Rain falls on tires in the garage area before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

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Rain falls on tires in the garage area before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600.

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Austin Cindric hanging out by his ride Saturday morning at Charlotte.

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Christopher Bell climbs into his Toyota for Xfinity Series qualifying.

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Matt Tifft, driver of the No. 2 KCMG Chevrolet, stands by his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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David Starr, driver of the No. 52 Extreme Kleener/Whataburger Chevrolet, walks to his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Brandon Jones, driver of the No. 19 Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, stands by his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Elliott Sadler, driver of the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet, walks to his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Ty Dillon, driver of the No. 3 Nexium 24HR Chevrolet, stands by his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Ty Majeski, driver of the No. 60 Ford Ford, stands by his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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Michael Annett, driver of the No. 5 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, walks to his car during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300.

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AJ Allmendinger in the No. 47 Kroger ClickList showcases the fallen serviceman he will drive for in this weekend's Coca-Cola 600.

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A detailed view of a Goodyear Racing Eagle tire displaying 'Support Our Troops' as it sits in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Flags fly over the garage in Charlotte on Thursday.

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Kyle Busch points out the similarities between his name and the Busch Pole Award that he won Thursday.

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Kyle Busch, driver of the No. 18 M&M's Red White & Blue Toyota, poses with the Busch Pole Award afer qualifying on the pole for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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A meeting of the minds between Stewart-Haas Racing teammates Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer?

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Joey Logano and the No. 22 car honor and congratulate team owner Roger 'The Captain' Penske for being selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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The No. 18 M&M's Red White & Blue Toyota that will be driven by Kyle Busch this weekend sits in the garage area prior to practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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The No. 12 car of Ryan Blaney joins the team in honoring and congratulating team owner Roger 'The Captain' Penske for being selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Jimmie Johnson drives the No. 48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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The No. 2 car and Brad Keselowski also joins in on honoring and congratulating team owner Roger 'The Captain' Penske for being selected for the NASCAR Hall of Fame.

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Staring down the Coca-Cola 600 weekend through this 9-to-5 like Kasey Kahne.

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Brad Keselowski drives the No. 2 Stars Stripes and Lites Ford during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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A general view of the team haulers in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Crew members push the No. 3 Coca-Cola Chevrolet through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Kevin Harvick, driver of the No. 4 Mobil 1/Busch Beer Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 Circle K Toyota, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 78 Bass Pro Shops/5-hour ENERGY Toyota, speaks with his crew chief Cole Pearn in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, talks with Jamie McMurray, driver of the No. 42 DC Solar Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Ryan Truex, driver of the No. 11 Phantom Fireworks Chevrolet, looks on during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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From left to right, Vinnie Miller, driver of the No. 01 JAS Expedited Trucking LLC Chevrolet, Garrett Smithley, driver of the No. 0 FAME/fame-usa.com Chevrolet, and Ross Chastain, driver of the No. 4 Florida Watermelon Association Chevrolet, stand on top of the team hauler during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, speaks with NASCAR Hall of Famer and team owner Richard Childress in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Elliott Sadler drives the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Joey Gase, driver of the No. 35 Sparks Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Christopher Bell, driver of the No. 20 Rheem Toyota, talks with Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 21 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 23 Hooters 22nd International Pageant Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Michael Annett, driver of the No. 5 Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, stands in the garage during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ALSCO 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Patriotic Chevrolet, has his car pushed down pit road during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Team owner, Joe Gibbs, speaks with Erik Jones, driver of the No. 20 Circle K Toyota, during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 PPG Ford, walks to his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Thursday.
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