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DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (Oct. 8, 2019) – NASCAR, NBC Sports and iRacing officially announced Tuesday a special two-hour edition of NASCAR America, which will broadcast the 2019 eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series™ championship from the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway live on October 10 at 5 p.m. ET. The first-ever eNASCAR® championship telecast will showcase the crowning of a first-time series champion and determine who will take home the largest share of the $100,000 prize pool.

“The increased energy and industry collaboration around the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series culminates with this first-ever championship broadcast,” said Tim Clark, senior vice president and chief digital officer, NASCAR. “Our fans expect thrilling, side-by-side racing, and eNASCAR on NBCSN will deliver.”

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The NASCAR America broadcast will mark the first time an official eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series race has been aired live on national television. iRacing made its NBCSN debut this summer with a pair of All-Star exhibition races hosted by NASCAR America’s Krista Voda, Parker Kligerman and AJ Allmendinger, along with series team owners Steve Letarte and Jeff Burton. Kligerman, also an owner in the series, competed in the events.

“NASCAR America is excited to showcase the best iRacers in the world competing for a championship,” said John Barnes, producer, NASCAR, NBC Sports. “Since its inception, NASCAR America has showcased sim racing to our viewers and we are thrilled to take the next step by crowing a champion.”

Celebrating its 10th season, the 2019 season features the largest prize pool in eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series history with over $100,000 on the line between season-ending prizes and weekly performance bonuses. This year’s champion will earn the largest share, receiving $40,000 on top of their weekly winnings, as well as a test day in a US Legends Car and NASCAR Pinty’s Series vehicle with Canada’s Best Racing Team.

In addition, the champion will be flown to Miami for NASCAR’s championship weekend where they will be honored during the pre-race ceremonies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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The last spot in the Championship 4 was determined at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval on September 24. Joe Gibbs Racing’s Bobby Zalenski, Roush Fenway Racing’s and the inaugural eNASCAR IGNITE Series champion Zack Novak, Team Dillon Esports’ Blake Reynolds and G2 Esports’ Keegan Leahy will be laying it all on the line for the title and their first-ever eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing championship.

“This has been a historic year for the series with the addition of the official teams as well as the six-figure prize payout,” said Tony Gardner, president, iRacing.com. “Teams like JR Motorsports and Wood Brothers Racing, along with the aforementioned teams, have added a new level of exposure and legitimacy to the series. We couldn’t be more proud of the series and competitors. I am excited to watch the first-ever live eNASCAR championship race on Thursday and I can’t wait to see who will be crowned champion.”

Tune in to NASCAR America on NBCSN on Thursday, October 10 at 5 p.m. ET to watch the eNASCAR PEAK Antifreeze iRacing Series finale compete live at the virtual Homestead-Miami Speedway and be sure to follow @iRacing and @NASCARonNBC on Twitter for live updates during the race. For more information on iRacing and for special offers, visit iRacing.com.

The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series and NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series Playoffs will continue at Talladega Superspeedway this weekend for the 1000Bulbs.com 500 (Oct. 13 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC, SiriusXM and MRN) and Sugarlands Shine 250 (Oct. 12 at 1:30 p.m. ET on FS1, SiriusXM and MRN), respectively.

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Crew chief Rodney Childers appeared to confirm a Monday report that he had agreed to a multiyear contract extension with Stewart-Haas Racing.

“I have tried to keep that stuff private. But obviously I’m very happy to continue with the 4 team and Kevin Harvick,” Childers wrote, in part, on Twitter. Earlier Monday, Adam Stern of the Sports Business Journal reported via a source that Childers had signed a multiyear renewal with SHR and the No. 4 team.

A Stewart-Haas Racing spokesperson issued the following statement: “Stewart-Haas Racing does not comment on the terms of its contracts, be it team or partner related. We appreciate your understanding.”

Childers and Harvick have been one of the most successful pairings in the garage since they were brought together in 2014, a championship-winning year.

In nearly six seasons together, the two have 25 wins, one title and four trips to the Championship 4.

Harvick, with three wins this year, currently is fourth in the driver standings heading into this weekend’s race at Talladega Superspeedway.

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Brandon Brown placed 11th in the Use Your Melon Driver Sober 200 at Dover International Speedway, adding 26 points to his season total.

Brown now sits at 502 points on the season.

Cole Custer brought home the win in the race, with Justin Allgaier taking second, and Austin Cindric placing third. Justin Haley took fourth place, followed by Chase Briscoe in the No. 5 spot.

Custer has advanced to the next round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs.

Allgaier came away victorious in each of the race’s first two stages.

Brown qualified in 21st position at 151.280 mph. The fourth-year driver still is in search of career win No. 1, but has placed in the top 10 in one race.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured six cautions and 33 caution laps. There were nine lead changes.

Ford added 40 points to its season totals with Custer’s victory. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 1041 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1028. Toyota sits at No. 3 with 1016 points on the season.

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Zane Smith finished ninth in the Use Your Melon Driver Sober 200 at Dover International Speedway, adding 40 points to his season total.

Smith now sits at 286 points on the season.

Cole Custer earned the checkered flag in the race, with Justin Allgaier taking second, and Austin Cindric placing third. Justin Haley took fourth place, followed by Chase Briscoe to round out the top five.

Allgaier came away victorious in each of the race’s first two stages.

Smith qualified in 10th position at 155.454 mph. He’s still looking for career win No. 1, but boasts one top-five finish and six finishes in the top 10.

Smith battled 37 other cars in the field and the race saw six cautions and 33 caution laps. There were nine lead changes before the checkered flag.

Ford added 40 points to its season totals with Custer’s victory. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 1041 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1028. Toyota sits at No. 3 with 1016 points on the season.

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Noah Gragson placed seventh in the Use Your Melon Driver Sober 200 at Dover International Speedway, adding 42 points to his season total.

Gragson now sits at No. 8 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series standings with 3005 points. He’s posted eight top-five finishes in 2019.

Cole Custer took the checkered flag in the race, with Justin Allgaier following in second, and Austin Cindric placing third. Justin Haley brought home fourth place, followed by Chase Briscoe in the No. 5 spot.

Allgaier came away victorious in each of the race’s first two stages.

Gragson qualified in seventh position at 155.736 mph. He’s still looking for career victory No. 1, but owns 10 top-five finishes and 23 finishes in the top 10.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured six cautions and 33 caution laps. There were nine lead changes.

Ford added 40 points to its season totals with Custer’s victory. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 1041 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1028. Toyota sits at No. 3 with 1016 points on the season.

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Justin Haley placed fourth in the Use Your Melon Driver Sober 200 at Dover International Speedway, adding 42 points to his season total.

Haley now sits at No. 10 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings with 2076 points. He’s collected four top-five finishes in 2019.

Cole Custer came away with the victory in the race, with Justin Allgaier finishing second, and Austin Cindric crossing the finish line third. Chase Briscoe followed in fifth.

Allgaier came away victorious in each of the race’s first two stages.

Haley qualified in 11th position at 155.112 mph. He’s still looking for career victory No. 1, but boasts four top-five finishes and 18 finishes in the top 10.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured six cautions and 33 caution laps. There were nine lead changes.

Ford added 40 points to its season totals with Custer’s victory. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 1041 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1028. Toyota sits at No. 3 with 1016 points on the season.

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Justin Allgaier placed second in the Use Your Melon Driver Sober 200 at Dover International Speedway.

He won each of the race’s first two stages, earning bonuses to bring his weekend total to 55 points.

Allgaier now sits at No. 5 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings with 3014 points. He’s collected 14 top-five finishes in 2019.

Cole Custer finished first in the race, with Austin Cindric placing third. Justin Haley took fourth place, followed by Chase Briscoe to round out the top five.

Allgaier qualified in eighth position at 155.649 mph. He led on two occasions for a total of 67 laps. The 10th-year driver has collected 10 career victories, 83 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 173 races.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured six cautions and 33 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were nine lead changes.

Ford added 40 points to its season totals with Custer’s victory. Overall, Chevrolet ranks No. 1 with 1041 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1028. Toyota sits at No. 3 with 1016 points on the season.

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Daniel Suarez finished 14th in the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway, adding 23 points to his season total.

Suarez now sits at 730 points on the season. He’s collected three top-five finishes in 2019.

Kyle Larson took the checkered flag in the race, with Martin Truex Jr finishing second, and Alex Bowman placing third. Kevin Harvick took fourth place, followed by Denny Hamlin in the No. 5 spot.

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

Hamlin came away victorious in Stage 1, and Truex took Stage 2.

Suarez qualified in 15th position at 164.639 mph. He led once for a total of one lap, but relinquished the lead for good after Lap 81. He still is looking for career victory No. 1, but boasts seven top-five finishes and 31 finishes in the top 10.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured three cautions and 17 caution laps. Prior to the checkered flag there were 14 lead changes.

Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals with Larson’s victory. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 1093 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1058. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 1027 points on the season.

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Paul Menard placed 12th in the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway, adding 25 points to his season total.

Menard now sits at 656 points on the season.

Kyle Larson took the checkered flag in the race, with Martin Truex Jr following in second, and Alex Bowman crossing the finish line third. Kevin Harvick took fourth place, followed by Denny Hamlin in the No. 5 spot.

Hamlin came away victorious in Stage 1, and Truex took Stage 2.

Menard qualified in 13th position at 164.699 mph. He led once for a total of six laps, but relinquished the lead for good after Lap 327. The 16th-year driver has tallied one career victory, 20 top-five finishes and has placed in the top 10 in 69 races.

Menard battled 37 other cars in the field and the race endured three cautions and 17 caution laps. There were 14 lead changes before the checkered flag.

Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals with Larson’s victory. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 1093 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1058. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 1027 points on the season.

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Matt DiBenedetto finished seventh in the Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway, adding 30 points to his season total.

DiBenedetto now sits at 585 points on the season. He’s posted three top-five finishes in 2019.

Kyle Larson brought home the win in the race, with Martin Truex Jr finishing second, and Alex Bowman placing third. Kevin Harvick took fourth place, followed by Denny Hamlin in the No. 5 spot.

Hamlin came away victorious in Stage 1, and Truex took Stage 2.

DiBenedetto qualified in 20th position at 163.808 mph. He still is looking for career victory No. 1, but boasts three top-five finishes and 11 finishes in the top 10.

There were 38 cars in the field, and the race endured three cautions and 17 caution laps. There were 14 lead changes.

Chevrolet added 40 points to its season totals with Larson’s victory. Overall, Toyota ranks No. 1 with 1093 points, followed by Ford in the No. 2 spot with 1058. Chevrolet sits at No. 3 with 1027 points on the season.

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