Author: Les Grossman

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Nascar

NASCAR Xfinity Series: Franklin native no stranger to playoffs

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WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK – SEPTEMBER 14: Sam Mayer, driver of the #1 10X Health Chevrolet, greets fans as he takes the stage during driver introductions prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on September 14, 2024 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)FRANKLIN, Wisconsin – The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs are here and Franklin native Sam Mayer, the 21-year-old who races for JR Motorsports, is no stranger to the playoffs.Mayer is back in the playoff race for the third straight year, with the first race this Saturday at…

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NASCAR returns to Kansas Speedway for Cup Series after historic finish

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KANSAS CITY, Kan. — NASCAR storms into Kansas Speedway this weekend with a tough race to follow.This is the second stock car race this season at the track, as the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs are in full swing. This weekend, there are just seven races left before a champion is crowned. FOX4 Sports: Learn more about the Chiefs, Royals, Sporting and current events May 5 was the final Cup Series race at the midway track. Fans in the stands witnessed the closest finish in NASCAR history. Kyle Larson edged Chris Buescher to win by about an inch. Kansas Speedway will…

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Bowman, Briscoe, Cindric advance in NASCAR playoffs

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CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Alex Bowman opened the NASCAR playoffs by defending — not his driving style, but his status behind the wheel of the No. 48 Chevrolet for Hendrick Motorsports.The first playoff race was just days away and Bowman spent an entire afternoon insisting that rumors he would be out of the car next season were false.“That rumor has been very annoying,” Bowman said. “All I can tell you is my bosses have told me they have no intention of changing anything. As far as I know, I’ll be driving the No. 48 next year. I’m just focused on…

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