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At-track photos: Richmond 1 2019

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Tyler Strong | NASCAR Digital Media

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, talks with team owner Joe Gibbs in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The first victory with Coach Gibbs by Martin Truex Jr.'s side.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, poses with the winners sticker after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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One winner's sticker added to the No. 19? You betcha.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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It's all about celebrating with the team.

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Nine races in and Martin Truex Jr. and the No. 19 team are pretty much set to be in the playoffs. That's worth a big celebration.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. is pumped after scoring his first win of 2019, his first at a short track and his first with Joe Gibbs Racing.

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So the number 19 was foreshadowing the first win in the ninth race?

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, does a burnout after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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When you snap a drought that has been long talked about, you do a major burnout.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. snaps his short-track drought by holding off Joey Logano at Richmond. He had not won in 80 previous tries on a short track.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 Auto Owners Insurance Toyota, leads leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr. led the most laps in the race and the most he's led in a race all season.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Ground Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Denny Hamlin fights for position in a pack cars during the Toyota Owners 400. Richmond is a track that Hamlin has had great success at in the past.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, is involved in a on-track incident during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson's run of bad luck continued at Richmond. It's his fifth straight finish outside the top 10 and his second last-place result in the past three races.

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Kyle Larson had trouble early in Stage 2 and finished 37th. It has been a tough start to 2019 for him.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Business picks up under the lights on pit road.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Hendrick Motorsports teammates Chase Elliott and Alex Bowman battling for position.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 World Wide Technology Chevrolet, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The jack lifts up the right side of the No. 43 Chevrolet of Bubba Wallace for service.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, pits during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch's No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing pit crew goes to work on his car.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Joey Logano grabbed the Stage 2 win at Richmond.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski is coming fast with a bevy of cars right behind him.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, leads Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch won Stage 1 with Joey Logano coming in second.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Global Poker Chevrolet, lead the field during a pace lap prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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So close to the speed you can almost feel it.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, takes the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The green flag waves to kick off the Toyota Owners 400.

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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series drivers give fans a four-wide salute.

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Another view of the four-wide salute before the start of the Toyota Owners 400.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: A fan stands in the garage prior to th start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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This fan is showing some serious dedication on race day.

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If you had the pole position, you'd be smiling too like Kevin Harvick is.

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A playful moment for the jovial Clint Bowyer on the grid before pre-race ceremonies.

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Kyle Larson enjoys a moment with his team before the race at Richmond.

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Erik Jones will have his work cut out for him coming from 35th on the grid.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Crew members of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The No. 88 crew is hard at work ahead of the race at Richmond.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 13: Fans walk throught the garage area prior to the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 13, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Fans check out the garage area at Richmond Raceway. This area was reimagined by the track and reopened last year.

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The field is all set on the grid for some Saturday night short-track action.

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Up close and personal with the Mustang.

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Clint Bowyer stops for a quick autograph before heading to the driver's meeting.

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Matt DiBenedetto is all smiles on the red carpet.

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Kurt Busch came prepared with some swag for fans.

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Chase Elliott makes sure he has the finer details right on his signature.

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Goodyear unveiled its special sidewall for this year's Coca-Cola 600.

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Joey Logano takes a moment to put his signature on some items.

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Jimmie Johnson will start from the back following the failure of his No. 48 Chevrolet during inspection. His qualifying time was disallowed as well.

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Kevin Harvick's No. 4 Ford passed inspection, making his Busch Pole Award official. It is his second pole of the season.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, poses with the Dash 4 Cash check after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cole Custer holds up the big Dash 4 Cash check after winning the Xfinity Series race at Richmond on Friday night.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, is congratulated by Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Nutri Chomps Ford, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe (right) congratulates Stewart-Haas Racing teammate Cole Custer in Victory Lane at Richmond.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, does a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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You think Cole Custer is trying to make a "$100,000" mark with donuts on the track?

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 Brandt Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Allgaier in the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet leads the field through the corner during the Xfinity Series race at Richmond.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Riley Herbst, driver of the #18 Monster Energy Toyota, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Riley Herbst (18) leads the field to the green flag in the Xfinity Series Toyota Owners 250 at Richmond.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, poses with the pole award after qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kevin Harvick scored the pole position for Saturday's Monster Energy Series race.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, walks on to his car during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Suarez evades the dark skies at Richmond Raceway.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, and Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas Automation Ford, stand on pit road during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Busch must be telling Clint Bowyer a good yarn from the way Clint is smiling.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #8 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Boats Chevrolet, pulls out during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender Daniel Hemric goes out for a lap during practice.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Alliance Truck Parts Ford, wipes his car down in the garage during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Brad Keselowski is paying attention to every little detail this weekend at Richmond Raceway.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 AAA Chevrolet, and Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Scott Comfort Plus Chevrolet, racing during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Dillon (3) and Chris Buescher (37) get a little racing in during practice.

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Ryan Blaney signs autographs at Richmond.

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Ryan Blaney signs autographs on his walk through the garage.

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Kyle Larson goes back to the garage at Richmond.

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Kyle Larson takes his No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet back to the garage after a morning practice run.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Alex Bowman gets ready for practice, strapping in the No. 88 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #2 Anderson's Maple Syrup Chevrolet, gets into his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Donald Page/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Defending Xfinity Series champ Tyler Reddick climbs aboard the No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Ruud Toyota, stands by his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Last week's Xfinity Dash 4 Cash winner Christopher Bell is studying the data closely so he can make it happen again.

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, sits by his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Whatcha thinking about, Cole Custer?

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RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 12: Chase Briscoe, driver of the #98 Nutri Chomps Ford, practices for the NASCAR Xfinity Series ToyotaCare 250 at Richmond Raceway on April 12, 2019 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Briscoe's No. 98 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford is NASCAR's version of a dog-and-pony show.

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Joey Gase's No. 66 Toyota for Richmond pays tribute to late NASCAR artist Sam Bass with a collage of his greatest masterpieces.

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A close-up of the hood of Gase's car.

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Another close-up of what the back bumper features on Gase's car.