Kansas 101: Rules package, TV times, stats and more

Posted on October 16, 2019October 16, 2019 by Staff Report

In a high-stakes elimination race, the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series heads to Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood Casino 400 (2:30 p.m. ET on NBC/NBC Sports App, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio).

TRACK DETAILS

Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile tri-oval with an asphalt surface. The track features 17-20 degrees of variable banking in the turns, 9-11 degrees of variable banking on the frontstretch and 5 degrees of banking on the backstretch.

The inaugural race at the track was won by NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Jeff Gordon on Sept. 30, 2001.

RULES PACKAGE

The setup for Kansas will follow the 2019 rules package with aero ducts and a tapered-spacer engine generating a targeted 550 horsepower.

Each team is allowed three sets of Goodyear Eagle Speedway Radials for practice, one set for qualifying and 10 sets for the race (nine sets plus one transferred from practice or qualifying).

Last repaved in 2012, the weathering track surface has led to slightly increased lap times and tire fall-off. Throughout the race, teams will likely opt for four-tire stops to maintain balanced grip entering and exiting the corners.

“We have a new left-side tire for Kansas, with a construction update that we have been rolling into most tracks over this season, paired with a right-side tire the teams have a good notebook on after having run it seven times already this year,” said Greg Stucker, Goodyear’s director of racing. “What we have seen at Kansas over the past several races is that the track surface has weathered a bit and will wear tires. This right-side tire is also designed to lay rubber, so that will lead to the track changing throughout the weekend as multiple racing grooves are created.”

STATS

— Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano have combined to win four of the last six Kansas playoff races, with each winning a pair.

— Chase Elliott took home the checkered flag at Kansas in the fall of 2018 at 22 years old, making him the youngest Kansas winner in Monster Energy Series history. The victory was one of only five Kansas races won by a driver under 30.

— Last fall, the final green-flag stretch was 101 laps, making it one of only two Kansas races with a final green-flag stretch of more than 100 laps.

— A stage winner has never gone on to win the race at Kansas.

— Twice a Kansas playoff race winner has gone on to win the championship: Jimmie Johnson in 2008 and Martin Truex Jr. in 2017.

Source: Racing Insights

LIVE COVERAGE

The final race in the Round of 12 will air live Sunday at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBC and streamed on the NBC Sports App. Listen in to live radio coverage provided by MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio. Also, follow along on NASCAR.com for live Lap-by-Lap coverage, the live leaderboard, Drive (featuring in-car cameras) and RaceView (subscription: in-car audio, stats, more). Be sure to set your lineup in Fantasy Live and make your picks in the Props Challenge.

2018 RACE WINNER

Chase Elliott dominated the race late, leading the final 44 laps to secure his third victory of the season and lock himself into the Round of 8. The fall finish was the first and only win of Elliott’s career at Kansas Speedway.

ACTIVE KANSAS WINNERS

Kevin Harvick (three); Brad Keselowski, Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr. (two wins each); Kyle Busch, Chase Elliott, Denny Hamlin and Ryan Newman (one win each).

Posted on October 16, 2019 by Staff Report

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Posted on October 16, 2019 by Data Skrive

Parker Kligerman finished 15th in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ryan Blaney earned the checkered flag in the race, with Ryan Newman finishing second, and Denny Hamlin placing third. Aric Almirola brought home fourth place, followed by Michael McDowell in the No. 5 spot.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer took Stage 2.

Kligerman qualified in 32nd position at 184.310 mph. After 26 career starts, the fourth-year driver continues to search for checkered flag No. 1 .

Kligerman battled 39 other cars in the field and the race saw nine cautions and 43 caution laps. There were 46 lead changes before the checkered flag.

Ford added 40 points to its season totals with Blaney’s victory. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 1127 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1098. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 1058 points on the season.

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Ross Chastain placed 12th in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway.

Ryan Blaney earned the checkered flag in the race, with Ryan Newman finishing second, and Denny Hamlin crossing the finish line third. Aric Almirola brought home fourth place, followed by Michael McDowell in the No. 5 spot.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer finished out front in Stage 2.

Chastain qualified in 34th position at 183.014 mph. The third-year driver still is in search of career win No. 1, but has placed in the top 10 in one race.

Chastain battled 39 other cars in the field and the race saw nine cautions and 43 caution laps. There were 46 lead changes before the checkered flag.

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Posted on October 16, 2019 by Data Skrive

Ty Dillon finished tenth in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, adding 27 points to his season total.

Dillon now sits at 536 points on the season.

Ryan Blaney took the checkered flag in the race, with Ryan Newman finishing second, and Denny Hamlin placing third. Aric Almirola took fourth place, followed by Michael McDowell to round out the top five.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer finished out front in Stage 2.

Dillon qualified in 21st position at 189.335 mph. He still is looking for career victory No. 1, but boasts one top-five finish and four finishes in the top 10.

Dillon battled 39 other cars in the field and the race saw nine cautions and 43 caution laps. There were 46 lead changes before the checkered flag.

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Posted on October 16, 2019 by Data Skrive

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. finished ninth in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, adding 35 points to his season total.

Stenhouse now sits at 598 points on the season.

Ryan Blaney came away with the victory in the race, with Ryan Newman finishing second, and Denny Hamlin placing third. Aric Almirola took fourth place, followed by Michael McDowell in the No. 5 spot.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer took Stage 2.

Stenhouse qualified in seventh position at 191.317 mph. He led on four occasions for a total of 32 laps. The ninth-year driver has tallied two career victories, 15 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 34 races.

There were 40 cars in the field, and the race endured nine cautions and 43 caution laps. There were 46 lead changes.

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Corey LaJoie placed seventh in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, adding 30 points to his season total.

LaJoie now sits at 364 points on the season.

Ryan Blaney earned the checkered flag in the race, with Ryan Newman following in second, and Denny Hamlin placing third. Aric Almirola brought home fourth place, followed by Michael McDowell in the No. 5 spot.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer won Stage 2.

LaJoie qualified in 33rd position at 184.147 mph. The fourth-year driver still is in search of career win No. 1, but has placed in the top 10 in two races.

There were 40 cars in the field, and the race endured nine cautions and 43 caution laps. There were 46 lead changes.

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Michael McDowell finished fifth in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, adding 32 points to his season total.

McDowell now sits at 428 points on the season. He’s posted two top-five finishes in 2019.

Ryan Blaney came away with the victory in the race, with Ryan Newman taking second, and Denny Hamlin placing third.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer took Stage 2.

McDowell qualified in 22nd position at 189.271 mph. He still is looking for career win No. 1, but owns three top-five finishes and eight finishes in the top 10.

There were 40 cars in the field, and the race endured nine cautions and 43 caution laps. There were 46 lead changes.

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Ryan Newman placed second in the 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, adding 35 points to his season total.

Newman now sits at No. 14 in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series standings with 2120 points. He’s collected three top-five finishes in 2019.

Ryan Blaney finished out front in the race, with Denny Hamlin placing third. Aric Almirola took fourth place, followed by Michael McDowell to round out the top five.

Blaney has advanced to the next round of the Cup Series playoffs.

William Byron came away victorious in Stage 1, and Clint Bowyer won Stage 2.

Newman qualified in 13th position at 190.670 mph. He led once for a total of three laps, but relinquished the lead for good after Lap 43. The 20th-year driver has piled up 18 career victories, 115 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 259 races.

There were 40 cars in the field, and the race endured nine cautions and 43 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were 46 lead changes.

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Posted on October 15, 2019 by Team Release

Lexington, N.C. – (October 15, 2019) – Kaulig Racing announced today its expansion to two full-time entries for the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series season with Ross Chastain, who will join Justin Haley. Nutrien Ag Solutions will serve as the primary sponsor for 23 races, riding along as the No. 10 team competes for the 2020 NXS Championship.

“Ross Chastain has it all – he’s competitive, he’s marketable, he’s all-around a great, blue-collar guy,” team owner Matt Kaulig said of his latest hire. “As a team, we couldn’t be more honored to land a driver like Ross. In just four races already this season, he’s not only helped advance our program, but he brought home this team’s very first win. Having him at Kaulig Racing next season, driving full-time, is a great gain for our organization.”

It was at Daytona International Speedway this past July that Chastain provided Kaulig Racing its first ever victory in the No. 16 Chevrolet. And with that, Kaulig Racing looks to further elevate Chastain and his winning ways with the team.

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“Two of the most important things in my life are agriculture and racing,” Chastain commented. “Nutrien Ag Solutions is the best sponsor I could have ever asked for as it pertains to my family’s long history of farming. Matt (Kaulig), Chris (Rice) and all of Kaulig Racing gave me the opportunity to race this year when I really wasn’t sure I would ever get another winning opportunity in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. And, we won. Now, next year, we get to try to win more races and also compete for the championship.”

Nutrien Ag Solutions, one of the world’s agriculture retail leaders, will extend its partnership with Chastain and Kaulig Racing into 2020. Throughout the 2019 season, Nutrien Ag Solutions served as the primary sponsor for both Chastain and Elliott Sadler.

“Nutrien Ag Solutions is thrilled to continue our partnership with Ross Chastain and Kaulig Racing,” said Brent Smith, Vice President of Marketing + Innovation for Nutrien Ag Solutions. “Ross is a talented driver on the track and a great ambassador for our brand on his farm in Florida. He connects and resonates well with our growers and employees across North America. We look forward to seeing him on the track, at the farm with our growers, and in Victory Lane during the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.”

The crew chief for Chastain’s team and the 23 selected Nutrien Ag Solutions events will be announced at a later date.

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