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To kick off Las Vegas Motor Speedway weekend and the first race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, Mobil 1™ gave fans the opportunity to spin the reels on the Mobil 1 250K Mile Slot Machine inside the MGM Grand Casino last week. This unique pop-up experience also had special, surprise appearances from Stewart-Haas Racing drivers Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer.

To play, fans inserted a bottle of conventional motor oil into the machine, in an attempt to win one of 10 prizes valued at $250.

Harvick and Bowyer took turns hiding inside the large slot machine, signing personalized items for the winners, while a hidden camera caught the excited reactions of fans. For select $250 winners, the drivers emerged from the machine to offer congratulations and give prizes. You can watch the reactions on YouTube, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram @mobil1, and learn more at mobiloil.com.

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“The slot machine was pretty interesting and I can’t say that I’ve ever thought about stepping inside one, but there’s a first time for everything.” said Harvick. “Mobil 1 is such a good technical partner and sponsor, and it was a great way to show the benefits of synthetic oil over conventional oil. I’ve used synthetic for more than 25 years, and I’ve seen it help with my horsepower and performance.”

“We were excited to see race fans at the MGM Grand test their luck at our custom slot machine and meet Kevin and Clint ahead of the Las Vegas race weekend,” said Michele Biamonte, North America Consumer Marketing Manager North America.

The NASCAR Playoffs continue Saturday at 7 p.m. ET as the Monster Energy Series is at Richmond Raceway for the Federated Auto Parts 400 (7:30 p.m. ET, NBCSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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Nashville and NASCAR are coming together for a celebration fit for a champion (literally), and you don’t want to miss it. You don’t have to miss it, either.

Music City will play host to NASCAR Champion’s Week, a celebration filled with more fan interactions than ever before, music, race cars, driver appearances and much more from Dec. 3-5.

The Champion’s Week-closing Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Awards will take place Dec. 5 starting at 6:00 pm CT at the Music City Center. For the first time, access to the Awards and a reserved location on the Red Carpet will be available to the general public. You can secure your exclusive fan package by visiting www.nascar.com/championsweek.

The Awards will celebrate the 2019 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion as well as honor the top drivers and performers from the season.

Prior to the Awards, fans can attend the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Red Carpet at the Music City Center. There is nothing like seeing drivers and their families, as well as industry executives and celebrities, walk the walk under the lights.

The 2019 NASCAR Awards serve as the capstone of the week, but there’s plenty of fan-focused activity over three days. 

• It starts on Tuesday, Dec. 3, with NASCAR Night at the Opry Hosted by PNC Bank. From 9:30 PM CT at Ryman Auditorium, the Grand Ole Opry will put on a unique show infused with a NASCAR flavor.

• It wouldn’t be Champion’s Week without autograph sessions with your favorite playoff driver, either. Throughout the three-day event in Nashville, there will be various opportunities to get autographs from your favorite drivers and other NASCAR personalities.

• The streets of Nashville will host “Burnouts on Broadway” on Dec. 4 from 6-8 p.m. CT. All 16 of the Monster Energy Series Playoffs drivers will take on the neon-lit streets to put on a show you have to see to believe.

• Champion’s Week wouldn’t be complete without a Fan Fest, featuring the race cars of all 16 playoffs drivers, partner displays and activations, amplified social media engagement as well as other programming and content.

For more information, visit: www.nascar.com/championsweek.

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Chip Ganassi Racing driver Kurt Busch called Sunday’s hard wreck into the wall at Las Vegas Motor Speedway a “devastating blow” — and one that significantly impacts his playoff standing.

The Chip Ganassi Racing driver made contact with eventual race winner Martin Truex Jr. and Chase Elliott, which caused a tire rub and sent his No. 1 Chevrolet hard into the wall on Lap 188.

The veteran and 2004 series champion finished last in the 39-car field.

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The poor points day dropped Busch from eighth in the standings to 14th with two races remaining in the Round of 16. Following the Charlotte Roval race on Sept. 29, four drivers will be eliminated from the postseason field.

Busch currently is 14 points behind the cutline, but as he also noted in his tweet, the entire No. 1 team “are fighters” and have produced fast race cars.

The team will have its opportunity for redemption Saturday night at Richmond Raceway, where Busch has two wins in 37 career starts.

MORE: Stacking the playoff field

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Dylan Lupton placed 10th in the World of Westgate 200 on Friday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Austin Hill earned the checkered flag in the race, with Ross Chastain finishing second, and Christian Eckes crossing the finish line third. Sheldon Creed took fourth place, followed by Todd Gilliland to round out the top five.

Chastain swept the first two stages in the race.

Lupton qualified in 17th position at 175.473 mph.

The second-year driver still is looking for career win No. 1, but owns one top-five finish and three finishes in the top 10.

There were 32 cars in the field and the race endured six cautions and 32 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were 21 lead changes.

With Hill finishing out front in Shigeaki Hattori’s Tundra, Toyota added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 710 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 696. Ford sits at No. 3 with 628 points on the season.

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Ryan Truex finished 14th in the Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300 on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Tyler Reddick earned the checkered flag in the race, with Christopher Bell finishing second, and Brandon Jones placing third. Cole Custer took fourth place, followed by Justin Allgaier in the No. 5 spot.

Bell won both Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Truex qualified in 22nd position at 173.628 mph.

The sixth-year driver still is looking for career victory No. 1, boasts four top-five finishes and 23 finishes in the top 10.

Truex battled 37 other cars in the field and the race saw four cautions and 20 caution laps. There were 13 lead changes before the checkered flag.

With Reddick driving to victory in Richard Childress’ Camaro, Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 933 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 933. Ford sits at No. 3 with 919 points on the season.

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Elliott Sadler finished 10th in the Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300 on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Tyler Reddick earned the checkered flag in the race, with Christopher Bell finishing second, and Brandon Jones placing third. Cole Custer took fourth place, followed by Justin Allgaier in the No. 5 spot.

Bell won both Stage 1 and Stage 2.

Sadler qualified in eighth position at 179.146 mph.

The 22nd-year driver has tallied 13 career victories, 106 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 227 races.

There were 38 cars in the field and the race endured four cautions and 20 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were 13 lead changes.

With Reddick driving to victory in Richard Childress’ Camaro, Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 933 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 933. Ford sits at No. 3 with 919 points on the season.

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Brandon Jones crossed the finish line third in the Rhino Pro Truck Outfitters 300 on Saturday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

It’s Jones’ fourth top-five finish of the season.

Tyler Reddick finished out front in the race, with Christopher Bell taking second. Cole Custer brought home fourth place, followed by Justin Allgaier in the No. 5 spot.

Bell won each of the first two stages.

Jones qualified in sixth position at 180.313 mph.

The fifth-year driver still is looking for career victory No. 1, but owns seven top-five finishes and 47 finishes in the top 10.

There were 38 cars in the field and the race endured four cautions and 20 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were 13 lead changes.

With Reddick driving to victory in Richard Childress’ Camaro, Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 933 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 933. Ford sits at No. 3 with 919 points on the season.

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Austin Dillon placed 12th in the South Point 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Martin Truex Jr. earned the checkered flag in the race, with Kevin Harvick taking second, and Brad Keselowski placing third. Chase Elliott took fourth place, followed by Ryan Blaney in the No. 5 spot.

Joey Logano picked up 10 bonus points by winning Stage 1, and Truex finished out front in Stage 2.

Dillon qualified in seventh position at 177.317 mph.

The ninth-year driver has tallied two career victories, 11 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 38 races.

Dillon battled 38 other cars in the field and the race endured four cautions and 22 caution laps. There were 24 lead changes before the checkered flag.

With Truex driving to victory in Joe Gibbs Racing’s Camry, Toyota added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 988 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 958. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 916 points on the season.

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Ryan Newman placed 10th in the South Point 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

Martin Truex Jr. earned the checkered flag in the race, with Kevin Harvick finishing second, and Brad Keselowski crossing the finish line third. Chase Elliott brought home fourth place, followed by Ryan Blaney to round out the top five.

Joey Logano picked up 10 bonus points by winning Stage 1, and Truex finished out front in Stage 2.

Newman qualified in 17th position at 176.367 mph.

The veteran driver has tallied 18 career victories, 113 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 257 races.

Newman battled 38 other cars in the field and the race saw four cautions and 22 caution laps. There were 24 lead changes before the checkered flag.

With Truex finishing out front in Joe Gibbs Racing’s Camry, Toyota added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 988 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 958. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 916 points on the season.

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Ryan Blaney finished fifth in the South Point 400 on Sunday at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It’s Blaney’s eighth top-five finish of the season.

Martin Truex Jr came away with the victory in the race, with Kevin Harvick finishing second, and Brad Keselowski crossing the finish line third.

Joey Logano picked up 10 bonus points by winning Stage 1, and Truex finished out front in Stage 2.

Blaney qualified in 23rd position at 175.861 mph. He led once for a total of one lap, but relinquished the lead for good after Lap 186.

The sixth-year drivery has tallied two career victories, 24 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 54 races.

There were 39 cars in the field and the race endured four cautions and 22 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag, there were 24 lead changes.

With Truex finishing out front in Joe Gibbs Racing’s Camry, Toyota added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 988 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 958. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 916 points on the season.

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