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CONCORD, N.C. – Ricky Stenhouse Jr. will team up with Duane “Dog” Chapman and his exhilarating new unscripted series “Dog’s Most Wanted” when the NASCAR Cup Series returns to the iconic Darlington Raceway for the famed Bojangles’ Southern 500 on Sept. 1. Stenhouse’s No. 17 Ford Mustang will be fully wrapped to promote WGN America’s new series “Dog’s Most Wanted,” which features Duane “Dog” Chapman, his late wife, Beth, and a hand-picked team of bounty hunters bringing criminals to justice. The series premieres on Wednesday, Sept. 4 at 9 p.m. ET on WGN America.

“It’s going to be awesome to have ‘Dog’s Most Wanted’ on the car at Darlington,” Stenhouse Jr said. “We are looking forward to having him at the race and hopefully he can help us track down and capture a trip to Victory Lane.”

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The legendary bounty hunter and TV personality will be in attendance as the green flag waves on the fifth edition of the South Carolina track’s ‘throwback’ weekend.

In this new series, “Dog” and the late Beth Chapman will be supported by a ferocious team of hunters Dog calls “The Dirty Dozen.” Together they will go on a cross-country manhunt to track down a carefully curated list of Dog’s Most Wanted fugitives. In their personal lives, the series tackles the family’s most difficult fight as their beloved matriarch Beth Chapman bravely fights — and tragically loses — her battle with cancer.

“Dog’s Most Wanted” is produced by Dorsey Pictures, a Red Arrow Studios company, along with Entertainment by Bonnie and Clyde. Chris Dorsey (“Building Alaska”), and Matt Assmus serve as executive producers for Dorsey Pictures. Dog and the late Beth Chapman are executive producers for Bonnie & Clyde.

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Eleven down, five to go.

The NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour returns to the track at Oswego Speedway on Saturday night, beginning a stretch of two races in two weeks, and four races in five weeks. The busiest point in the championship points schedule comes in crunch time — meaning one slip by a top contender could change the complexion of the season in the blink of an eye.

What better way to spend a Saturday night? Fans can watch Whelen Modified Tour action at the ‘Steel Palace,’ one of the most recognized tracks in the northeast, as part of their annual Classic weekend.

There are just five races remaining in the season, but some of the the talk heading into Saturday’s Toyota Mod Classic 150 presented by McDonald’s might not be about the title chase.

Look out for Matt Hirschman.

The Northampton, Pennsylvania, driver might only have two tour starts this season, but that isn’t any indication to the speed he will likely unload with on Saturday. The last two times the series has been to the New York oval, Hirschman has qualified on the pole, finished second, and first. Out of a total 300 laps, he’s been at the front of the field for 256.

Screen Shot 2019 08 19 At 7.06.00 PmIf anyone is going to end Doug Coby’s streak of success this season, it could be Hirschman. While Coby does lead the championship standings by 47 points over Justin Bonsignore and Ron Silk, Oswego has also been a track where Coby’s shown enough speed to win. In three starts over the last three years, Coby’s worst finish at the .625-mile oval is fourth. He was victorious in the Whelen Modified Tour return to Oswego for the first time in over 25 years back in 2016 en route to one of his five series titles.

Bonsignore has seen similar luck. He’s finished no worse than sixth in his three at Oswego starts, including a second-place finish last year after leading 10 laps in the final stages. Silk, who joins Bonsignore as a driver that needs to gain ground quickly, only has one previous start at Oswego — a ninth-place effort back in 2016.

If you’re looking for a driver who will give you some consistency, Eric Goodale has two consecutive fifth-place finishes at the ‘Steel Palace’, and sits fifth in the championship standings with two months remaining.

Saturday’s racing card includes a 60-lap feature for the ISMA Supermodifieds, and the track will also hold racing events on Friday and Sunday.

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RACE TOYOTA MOD CLASSIC 150 PRESENTED BY MCDONALDS
PLACE Oswego Speedway, Oswego, New York
DATE Saturday, August 31
TIME 7 p.m. ET
TELEVISION NBCSN, Thursday, September 5, 6 p.m. — FansChoice.TV (Live Broadcast)
TRACK LAYOUT 5/8 mile paved oval
2018 WINNER Matt Hirschman
2018 POLE Matt Hirschman
EVENT SCHEDULE Saturday: Garage Opens: 10:45 a.m., First Practice: 1:35-2:10 p.m., Final Practice: 2:50-3:25 p.m., Group Qualifying: 5 p.m., Autograph Session: 5:45-6:30 p.m., Toyota Mod Classic 150 presented by McDonald‘s: 7 p.m.
TWITTER @OswegoSpeedway @NASCARHomeTrack
HASHTAG #ModClassic150, #NWMT

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CREW CHIEF HANDOUT: 

The starting field for the Toyota Mod Classic 150 presented by McDonald’s is 28 starters, including provisional positions. The first 22 drivers will secure starting positions through the qualifying process. The remaining six positions will be awarded through the provisional process.

NASCAR group qualifying is in place for this event. Qualifying order will be determined by each vehicle’s fastest single lap speed from the official practice session. The number of groups for qualifying will be determined by NASCAR. Each group qualifying session will be five (5) minutes in duration and the fastest single lap speed of each vehicle will determine starting positions 1st through 22nd. Adjustment or repairs may not be made on a vehicle after the vehicle enters the track to begin the qualifying session. Vehicles may not return to the track or make any further qualifying laps unless directed to do so by a NASCAR Official or in the event of a caution. If a vehicle returns to pit road, the vehicle’s qualifying attempt is complete. Once a vehicle’s qualifying attempt is complete, the vehicle must proceed directly to the designated impound area once it enters pit road. Vehicles will proceed immediately to impound after making a qualifying attempt. Vehicles will be impounded after qualifying/inspection. Vehicles must qualify on race set up.

The maximum tire allotment available for this event is eleven (11) tires per team. Four (4) tires must be used for qualifying and to begin the race. The tire change rule is four (4) tires, any position.

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“Butch” is back.

For throwback weekend at Darlington Raceway, Jimmie Johnson will bring back a paint scheme from the 1990s — well before the seven-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion began stock-car racing. It’ll mirror “Butch,” a 1990 Chevy Thunder Sportside that Johnson drove in the Baja 1000 Trophy Truck division for a handful of races in 1995. Just 20 years old at the time, Johnson was the youngest driver to compete in the league and was ultimately named the SCORE Rookie of the Year.

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Nelson and Nelson Racing built the original SCORE International Class 8 pickup, which is a category of off-road racing vehicles made from full-sized two or four-wheel drive utility or SUV vehicles. “Butch” won four championships overall — two SCORE Heavy Metal titles and two SCORE Class 8 trophies. Larry Ragland was the first driver.

Johnson joined Nelson and Nelson Racing in 1993 and took over “Butch” in 1995 once Ragland got a new truck. Below is a list of what Johnson and “Butch” accomplished together:

• 1995 Baja 500 – Finished 10th in Trophy Truck class

• 1995 Nevada Desert Challenge – Finished 13th in Trophy Truck class

• 1995 Laughlin Leap Competition – Won with a jump of 86 feet over a man-made obstacle at the finish line

The Bojangles’ Southern 500 is Sunday at 6 p.m. ET (NBCSN/NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

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Dan Corcoran crossed the finish line 27th in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday.

Brett Moffitt brought home the win in the race, with Alex Tagliani finishing second, and Ben Rhodes placing third. Sheldon Creed took fourth place, followed by Austin Hill to round out the top five.

Moffitt came away victorious in Stage 1, with Ross Chastain taking Stage 2.

Corcoran earned 10 points over the weekend, giving him 10 on the season. He ranks No. 80 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series overall points standings.

The first-year driver did not pick up any playoff points this week and still is in search of his first playoff points of the season. Corcoran qualified in 22nd position at 102.375 mph.

There were 29 cars in the field and the race endured three cautions and nine caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag, there were six lead changes.

With Moffitt driving his Silverado to glory for Maurice Gallagher Jr., Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 667 points, followed by Toyota in the No. 2 spot with 652. Ford sits at No. 3 with 599 points on the season.

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D.J. Kennington crossed the finish line 15th in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday.

Brett Moffitt brought home the win in the race, with Alex Tagliani finishing second, and Ben Rhodes crossing the finish line third. Sheldon Creed finished in fourth place, followed by Austin Hill to round out the top five.

Moffitt came away victorious in Stage 1, with Ross Chastain taking Stage 2.

Kennington earned 23 points over the weekend, increasing his total to 23 on the season. He ranks No. 64 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series standings.

The sixth-year driver did not pick up any playoff points this week and still is in search of his first playoff points of the season. Kennington qualified in 15th position at 109.049 mph.

After 11 career starts, the St. Thomas, product continues to search for his first win and top-10 finish.

There were 29 cars in the field and the race saw three cautions and nine caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag, there were six lead changes.

With Moffitt driving his Silverado to victory for Maurice Gallagher Jr., Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 667 points, followed by Toyota in the No. 2 spot with 652. Ford sits at No. 3 with 599 points on the season.

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Grant Enfinger placed second in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, adding 34 points to his season total.

Enfinger now sits at at No. 6 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series playoff standings with 2087 points. He’s posted eight top-five finishes in 2019.

Brett Moffitt brought home the win in the race, with Alex Tagliani finishing second, and Ben Rhodes crossing the finish line third. Sheldon Creed took fourth place, followed by Austin Hill to round out the top five.

Moffitt won Stage 1, with Ross Chastain finishing out front in Stage 2. Both drivers picked up a playoff point for their effort.

Enfinger qualified in 14th position at 109.432 mph.

The Fairhope, Alabama native has earned two career victories, 26 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 49 races.

Enfinger battled 28 others cars in the field and the race endured three cautions and nine caution laps. There were six lead changes before the checkered flag.

With Moffitt driving his Silverado to victory for Maurice Gallagher Jr., Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 667 points, followed by Toyota in the No. 2 spot with 652. Ford sits at No. 3 with 599 points on the season.

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Johnny Sauter finished sixth in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, adding 42 points to his season total.

Sauter now sits at at No. 7 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series playoff standings with 2085 points. He’s posted three top-five finishes in 2019.

Brett Moffitt brought home the win in the race, with Alex Tagliani finishing second, and Ben Rhodes placing third. Sheldon Creed brought home fourth place, followed by Austin Hill to round out the top five.

Moffitt took Stage 1, with Ross Chastain winning Stage 2. Both drivers picked up a playoff point for their effort.

Sauter qualified in 13th position at 109.528 mph.

The Necedah, Wisconsin native has tallied 24 career victories, 105 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 164 races.

There were 29 cars in the field and the race saw three cautions and nine caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag, there were six lead changes.

With Moffitt driving his Silverado to glory for Maurice Gallagher Jr., Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 667 points, followed by Toyota in the No. 2 spot with 652. Ford sits at No. 3 with 599 points on the season.

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Alex Tagliani finished second in the Chevrolet Silverado 250 at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park on Sunday. It’s Tagliani’s first top-five finish of the season.

Brett Moffitt finished first in the race, with Ben Rhodes crossing the finish line third. Sheldon Creed brought home fourth place, followed by Austin Hill to round out the top five.

Moffitt came away victorious in Stage 1, with Ross Chastain taking Stage 2.

Tagliani earned 38 points over the weekend, giving him 38 on the season. He ranks No. 51 in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series points standings.

The fifth-year driver did not pick up any playoff points this week and still is in search of his first playoff points of the season. Tagliani qualified in fourth position at 110.938 mph.

Tagliani still is looking for his first career win, but boasts one top-five finish and two finishes in the top 10.

Tagliani battled 28 others cars in the field and the race endured three cautions and nine caution laps. There were six lead changes before the checkered flag.

With Moffitt driving his Silverado to victory for Maurice Gallagher Jr., Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 667 points, followed by Toyota in the No. 2 spot with 652. Ford sits at No. 3 with 599 points on the season.

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AJ Allmendinger placed 24th in the CTECH Manufacturing 180 at Road America on Saturday.

Christopher Bell took the checkered flag in the race, with Austin Cindric finishing second, and Tyler Reddick placing third. Noah Gragson brought home fourth place, followed by Kaz Grala to round out the top five.

Allmendinger won Stage 1, with Chase Briscoe taking Stage 2.

Allmendinger earned 23 points over the weekend, increasing his total to 65 on the year. He ranks No. 40 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series overall points standings.

The fifth-year driver did not pick up any playoff points this week and still is in search of his first playoff points of the season. Allmendinger qualified in the pole position at 109.792 mph.

The Los Gatos, California product has collected two career victories, four top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in four races.

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

With Bell driving his Supra to victory for Joe Gibbs, Toyota added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 825 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 823. Ford sits at No. 3 with 816 points on the season.

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Ryan Vargas crossed the finish line 18th in the CTECH Manufacturing 180 at Road America on Saturday.

Christopher Bell earned the checkered flag in the race, with Austin Cindric finishing second, and Tyler Reddick crossing the finish line third. Noah Gragson brought home fourth place, followed by Kaz Grala in the No. 5 spot.

AJ Allmendinger took Stage 1, with Chase Briscoe winning Stage 2.

Vargas earned 19 points over the weekend, increasing his total to 39 on the year. He ranks No. 45 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series overall standings.

The first-year driver did not earn any playoff points this week and still is in search of his first playoff points of the season. Vargas qualified in 33rd position at 103.578 mph.

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

With Bell driving his Supra to glory for Joe Gibbs, Toyota added 40 points to its season totals. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 825 points, followed by Chevrolet in the No. 2 spot with 823. Ford sits at No. 3 with 816 points on the season.

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