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September 7, 2013

Latest news from Richmond and Iowa


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Sprint Cup Series

Federated Auto Parts 400, Richmond International Raceway, 7:30 p.m. ET, Saturday, ABC on air at 7 p.m. ET. | ENTRY LIST | WEEKEND SCHEDULE

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Kenseth eyes title

Matt Kenseth made the biggest move of his career prior to this season, leaving Roush Fenway Racing for Joe Gibbs Racing. After some adjustments, the driver found his comfort zone. And when the standings were set for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, Kenseth was the top seed. | Read the full story


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Edwards wins thriller; Chase field set
Truex Jr. had to fight for final Wild Card spot
Anxious night nets a career first for Logano
Gordon’s charge comes up two spots short
Big dreams pay off for Busch, Furniture Row
Newman’s Chase hopes foiled on final caution
Standings Shuffle: Chase field set
Gordon wins record Coors Light Pole Award
Logano making believers out of others
Ryan’s Race to the Chase: Will he make it?
Johnson has baby, will race at Richmond
Pit stall assignments for Richmond
Some on Chase bubble have bigger goal in mind
Wild Card Watch: One to go
Stremme out of Swan car after Richmond
Junior braces for tense regular-season finale
Long shot Keselowski looks for improvement
Newman keeps his plans for 2014 under wraps
Chase hopefuls trade quips before crunch time
Burton not coming back to RCR
Paint Scheme Preview: Richmond
Stewart tries to stay busy, vows 2014 return
Allmendinger replaces injured Labonte for Richmond
Truex overcoming latest obstacles in Chase race
Power Rankings: Logano continues meteoric rise
Driver Reports: Richmond beckons Chase hopefuls
By the Numbers: Richmond
Fantasy Preview: Richmond

Nationwide Series

Nationwide Virginia 529 College Savings 250, Richmond International Raceway, 7:30 p.m. ET, Friday, ESPN on air at 7 p.m. ET. | ENTRY LIST | WEEKEND SCHEDULE

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Thrilling conclusion

Brad Keselowski spoiled Brian Scott’s near-perfect night on Friday, passing Scott on a late restart and holding on to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race. Scott led 239 of 250 laps; Keselowski, meanwhile, defended his late strategy. | Read the full story

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Counting down the top 10 Nationwide moments
Kligerman paces practice at Richmond
JRM 360: McMurray drives NNS at RIR
Hornish Jr., Dillon expected to heat up Richmond
Penalties handed down to Larson, Piquet
Richmond Nationwide race set to be 1,000 in series history

Camping World Truck Series

Fan Appreciation 200 Presented by New Holland, Iowa Speedway, 2 p.m. ET, Sunday, FOX Sports 1 on air at 1:30 p.m. ET | ENTRY LIST | WEEKEND SCHEDULE

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Frantic finish

James Buescher survived two attempts at a green-white-checkered finish to win his second race of the season Sunday at Iowa Speedway. The victory also puts the defending series champion in better position to defend his title — he’s currently second to Matt Crafton. | Read the full story

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Angry Peters bumps Buescher on cool-down lap
Chastain takes Keystone 21 Means 21 Pole for Iowa
Elliott, Dillon disagree on Canada finish
Skeen’s crew chief, girlfriend fined for actions in Canada
Papis backs off claims that jaw was dislocated from slap
First runner-up finish special for Hackenbracht
Elliott, Fellows both weekend winners in Canada
Truck tempers overflow in Canada
Dillon, Papis react to post-race incidents
Papis slapped by Skeen’s girlfriend

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