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Up-and-coming NASCAR drivers Dylan Kwasniewski and Ben Kennedy were on hand at the Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Detroit Tigers on Monday, July 21 to promote the upcoming Nov. 6-9 NASCAR weekend at Phoenix International Raceway.

With 16 drivers making the new Chase in 2014, Marcos Ambrose is trying to gain as many points possible to make a playoff spot.

In just its first year of competition, the Chevrolet Camaro Z/28.R is making an immediate mark in the Continental Sports Car Challenge.

Scott 1-20, Elliott 21-50, Blaney 51-55, Sadler 56, Armstrong 57, Scott 1-20, Elliott 21-50, Blaney 51-55, Sadler 56, Armstrong 57, Elliott 58-72, Blaney 73-107, Larson 108-111, Kahne 112-114, Jones 115-116, Buescher 117, Buescher 118-120, Blaney 121-127, Larson 128-142, Elliott 143-158, Larson 159-162, Bayne 163-176, Elliott 177-200.

Ky. Busch 1-62, Hamlin 63-73, Keselowski 74-78, Larson 79, Ku. Ky. Busch 1-62, Hamlin 63-73, Keselowski 74-78, Larson 79, Ku.

On Aug. 4, Zach Leonhardi will resume school just like any other 13-year-old. However, unlike most of his classmates at South Central Middle School, Leonhardi will be busy racing six races at four different tracks in nine days from July 24 to Aug. 1., including at the legendary Bowman Gray Stadium.

Brad Keselowski climbs from the #22 Hertz Ford in Victory Lane at New Hampshire Motor Speedway after winning the Nationwide Series Sta-Green 200.... Chase Elliott in the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet makes a stop for tires during the late stages of the Nationwide Series Sta-Green 200 at New Hampshir... Brian Scott in the #2 Shore Lodge Chevrolet ... (more)

Aric Almirola in the #43 Charter Ford makes stop for tires and fuel during the Camping World RV Sales 301 at New Hampshire.

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NASCAR gives the top-tier series two weekends off each season, one to celebrate Easter, the other during the mid-summer stretch to get ready for the run to the Chase.

Brad Keselowski hopped out of his car and grabbed an oversized broom to give a playful sweep of all the confetti already collected around his Ford.

The event takes place Wednesday, July 23rd at Eldora Speedway in Rossburg, Ohio and promises to be just as exciting as last year's inaugural race.

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Nascar Sprint Cup champion Brad Keselowski and Halifax driver John Flemming are seen prior to the IWK 250 at Antigonish's Riverside International Speedway on Saturday night.

Rookie Chase Elliott moved atop the Nationwide Series point standings again with a victory in Saturday night's EnjoyIllinois.com 300 at Chicagoland Speedway.

That's right: bracket. Because - and this is no coincidence - NASCAR's greatly revamped Chase for the Sprint Cup Championship format is somewhat similar to the NCAA Basketball Tournament.

Quick Facts: Series: NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race: 10 of 22 - Wednesday, July 23rd, 2014 - 9:00 PM ET Driver: Chase Pistone Truck: No.9 NTS Motorsports Chevrolet Silverado Owner's Point Standings: 17th Track: Eldora Speedway - Rossburg, Ohio Event: 1-800-CarCash Mudsummer Classic Distance: 150 Laps/75 Miles - a For the 10th race of the ... (more)

Melvin worked the past 13 years as a safety consultant with NASCAR following a 40-year career as a scientist for automotive safety for General Motors.

Taking a deep breath at the winner's podium, Brad Keselowski took a second to savor his dominant Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Editor's note: As NASCAR takes its midseason break and gears up for the second half of the 2014 season, Sporting News will take a look at some of the biggest trends and developments so far this season.