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@Knighter01

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Official account NASCAR beat reporter | co-owner @catchfence , plus other Motorsports endeavors | IG, IG Threads & SC: TheKnighter01 | I love you, Dad! 💔

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@Knighter01
Chris Knight
3 months
NEWS: @frankiemuniz will attempt to make #NASCAR Xfinity Series debut @DAYTONA for Joey Gase Motorsports in No. 35 Ford Mustang. No. 35 team has owner points (25th) from Sam Hunt Racing's No. 24 team to start season. Muniz will run limited Xfinity schedule in 2024, races TBA.
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4 years
Did NBC just go off the air without talking to the winner? #NASCAR
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5 years
An update on @JenJoCobb : When there was oil on the track early in the race, she spun, but didn't hit anything, she flat-spotted her tires and came to pit road with no tires bought. Two fans on Talladega Blvd. pitched in; bought her a set of tires to finish Truck race. #NASCAR
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2 years
Josh Berry on Peacock says he thinks Brandon Jones will be Team JRM one week earlier next weekend at Phoenix. #NASCAR
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2 years
#NASCAR has just told us that their intention is to see this race through the checkered flag.
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4 years
Ryan Newman is in serious condition, but his injuries are non-life threatening. #NASCAR
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4 years
#NASCAR 's @odsteve has entered the media center @DISupdates , updates to follow.
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8 months
Rest in Peace, Dad. 💔 I love you and hope I make you proud every day. I miss you already!
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8 months
Sherry Pollex was the prime definition of a fighter and a hero. She fought a courageous battle and I’m deeply saddened that she has lost that fight. Her positive and inspirational outlook on life despite her illness should encourage all of us to never give up!! My thoughts
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2 years
An elderly lady at the grocery store didn’t have enough money for her groceries and started putting stuff back. I said mam please don’t do that, I’ll take care of it. She immediately busted into tears and called me an angel. I’m no angel, just doing what I know is right!
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2 years
. @zanesmith77 : "It was gonna be hard for me to wreck the guy who pushed me to my Daytona win." #NASCAR
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10 months
Tyler Reddick: "Just pissed off. There's a car stopped on the short-cute before we took the white flag and they didn't throw the caution. "I don't know what that shit is about." #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
#NASCAR confirms longest race in the sport's history tonight @CLTMotorSpdwy at 619.5 miles. Previously, it was 608 miles in the 2020 edition.
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Chris Knight
4 years
I am absolutely devastated. I have a lost a close of friend of mine who gave up on life and shot himself. Please keep his family and all of his friends in your thoughts and prayers.
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Chris Knight
3 years
NEWS: @GrantEnfinger has a two-year deal with @GMSRacingLLC to pilot the No. 23 Champion Chevrolet Silverado for the 2022 and 2023 #NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season.
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4 years
People are bitching about which sport is the first to come back? I'm sorry, but this wasn't meant to be a race about who comes back first. We ALL should be thankful that sports are coming back period. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
Today's winner never led a single lap. Let that sink in. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
6 years
Just wanted to show an update. I’ve had a lot of support over the last six weeks or so and thanks to @TRiYonPerf — I’m not embarrassed to take some photos. Can’t thank everyone for their support then, now and in the future! I’m proud of the improving Skippy!
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Kyle Busch on Joey Logano: "He's nobody's friend for a reason." #NASCAR
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2 years
Brandon Jones says it was really cool for @DaleJr to come over and congratulate him on the Xfinity victory. #NASCAR
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2 years
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Rick Hendrick says we've talked to a lot of people, it's not going to be any problem getting a sponsor for @KyleLarsonRacin ." #NASCAR
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. @dennyhamlin : " @KurtBusch is still a @23XIRacing driver and a team member for life." #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
This is why the penalty for losing tungsten is so severe. Jamie Dick, a former #NASCAR Xfinity Series driver was a victim of someone losing the ballast and hitting it on the race track several years ago.
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Chris Knight
3 years
. @dennyhamlin completed all but FOUR laps during the 2021 #NASCAR Cup Series season. 9,196 of 9,200 laps completed in 36 races. - Three laps at Talladega in April - 1 lap at Nashville Superspeedway in June. AMAZING. #NASCAR
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3 years
. @KyleLarsonRacin : "There is nothing safe about being a race car driver." #NASCAR
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2 years
Dear #NASCAR , Please don't touch @AutoClubSpdwy ! Thank you kindly.
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Chris Knight
6 years
HOLY CRAP, Congratulations @HailieDeegan on becoming the first female to win a #NASCAR K&N Pro Series race She won tonight's #Idaho208 @meridianspeed for @BMR_NASCAR .
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Chris Knight
2 years
Ordered dinner long time ago, had not arrived, no big deal because busy working | forgot about it. Big pounding at the door -- I'm like who is knocking at my door?! Two nice @MooresvilleNC PD officers show up and say, sorry this took a while, but your Uber driver got arrested.
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Chris Knight
3 years
Congratulations @ChaseBriscoe_14 and @MarissaBriscoe_ on the birth of their first child, Brooks Wayne Cunningham Briscoe. #NASCAR
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2 years
. @keselowski says it's the eventual goal to return @RFKracing to a four-car Cup program. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
6 years
In the past two days, @Elliott_Sadler and @kaseykahne have announced their retirements at the end of the 2018 from full-time competition. They will go down in history as being one of 30 drivers to win in Cup, Xfinity AND Trucks. That's supstar material if you ask me. #NASCAR
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3 years
Still think Trucks should be racing at Homestead this weekend. Don't hate me. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
10 months
. @kylepetty : "People who alre always right have no remorse." Petty with some hot takes. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
. @NoahGragson says he has never met Rick Hendrick, co-owner of @JRMotorsports . He says he looks up to "Mr. Hendrick and would love to meet him one day." #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
1 year
According to a track official, this is believed to be the best Cup crowd at Tallladega since 2008. Winning team owner Richard Childress also took notice of the crowd and said he was told the same thing. #nascar
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Chris Knight
3 years
2022 Ford F-150 in the @NASCAR_Trucks Series. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
. @JEarnhardt1 will drive the No. 3 #NASCAR Xfinity Series car for @RCRracing next weekend @TALLADEGA
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Chris Knight
4 years
FYI, @NASCARONFOX is showing the 2019 #DAYTONA500 What you are WATCHING is the 2019 Daytona 500. What you are WATCHING is the 2019 Daytona 500. What you are WATCHING is the 2019 Daytona 500. What you are WATCHING is the 2019 Daytona 500. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
My father suffered a stroke on Sunday. I would appreciate prayers for my family during this time. We certainly can use them. Love you Dad! And I always appreciate the love from all of you. 🙏🏻🙏🏻
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Chris Knight
6 years
NEWS: Zynga Poker will be the primary sponsor for @mattdracing this weekend @ISMRaceway @dennyhamlin , @KevinHarvick and @AllWaltrip 's contributions as well as @Gruntstyle will serve as associate sponsors for @GoFasRacing32 this weekend in Phoenix. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
ARCA: A Kimmel Racing spokesperson confirms that Scott Melton is in stable condition at a local Alabama hospital and has suffered a compound fracture in his left leg after being involved in an accident during today’s ARCA Menards Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
Tony Eury Jr. will crew chief @NatalieRacing in the @ARCA_Racing Series race @DISupdates (Feb. 8, 2020) in a car fielded by @KenSchrader Racing and FURY Race Cars. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
5 years
. @RossChastain comes into the media center @WWTRaceway and screams....... "Guess who passed tech today....." I'm guessing the No. 45 has passed technical inspection, still awaiting official word from #NASCAR , however.
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Chris Knight
4 years
My dear Grandma, to many in the industry simply known as "Grandma Skippy" had a stroke tonight and is in the hospital. I believe in the power of prayer, so if you could keep my family again in your thoughts and prayers, I'd appreciate it.
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4 years
NEWS: . @HollywoodJeff will crew chief @claygreenfield in the #NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series this season. Team plans to run eight races starting at Daytona. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
7 years
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2 years
Parker Kligerman says the Henderson Motorsports team would like to go full-time in the #NASCAR Camping World Truck Series in 2023 and are exploring options to make that happen.
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Chris Knight
5 years
A fantastic weekend of racing at Watkins Glen. Y'all still bitch. I give up. #NASCAR
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2 years
In my opinion, dumbest move ever if Road America gets replaced. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
3 years
I'll take a race like today over a mediocre race on the oval every day of the week. #NASCAR
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3 years
Kyle Larson feels he is one of the top-three teams right now in Cup. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
1 year
The @TeamHendrick team hard at work getting everything swapped over for @joshberry to race the No. 9 @NAPARacing Auto Parts Chevrolet. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
9 months
Kevin Harvick says he is glad he will never have to race on the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Road Course ever again. I am sure he's not alone. Many hope and would expect the IMS oval to return in 2024. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
. @DaleJr says he's not sure how many more races he wants to run. He said today's race may have been his last, but he's not 100 percent sure, He says 1 race a year is plenty for him. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
Please don't let it be eight weeks. Of course, I want everyone to be safe and healthy, but I want to get back to the race track!!! #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
Just wondering if you guys were impressed with @HailieDeegan today? #NASCAR
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2 years
. @NoahGragson on why he went over to congratulate Gibbs: "They did a good job. They beat us." #NASCAR
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4 years
. @chaseelliott : "Race more, practice less." SO MUCH THIS #NASCAR
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3 years
Rick Hendrick says they will have an exciting (appears sponsorship) announcement for William Byron this week. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
6 years
. @BubbaWallace : "He might have to take some Adderall for that one," he said after Denny Hamlin put him into the frontstretch wall after the race. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
Wow, sooo many boos for Bubba Wallace. Wasn't expecting that. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
5 years
If you guys think @BLeavine didn't want to keep @mattdracing in the No. 95 car, you guys surely don't understand how the business side of the sport works. It's business, not personal. May not like or agree with it, but its the truth. #NASCAR
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6 years
Haven't been able to listen to the whole race, but @DaleJr sounds really, really good in the booth. Yes? #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
Another quote from Noah Gragson about Ty Gibbs entering Championship 4 wekeend at Phoenix: "It’s definitely a lot easier when you come to the championship race and the whole industry doesn’t hate you." #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
14 races complete and Kyle Busch has ZERO #NASCAR Cup Series Playoff points this year. That's 2020 for you.
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Chris Knight
4 years
Hendrick Motorsports says plans for their No. 88 team will be announced at a later date. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
#NASCAR confirms that Chase Elliott's car was inspected before being determined the winner. For any of you that were wondering.
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5 years
. @mattdracing : "I'm gonna win in the Cup Series." The fans are just roaring for Matty D.... as he does radio and track interviews. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
9 months
So fans have come to the fence inside Turns 3 and 4 with their cell phone lights to try and help the situation. A for effort. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
2 years
I am still disgusted about how the end of that race turned out.
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Chris Knight
4 years
If school closures in your area have you concerned about your child or any children you know not being able to eat breakfast or lunch, please let me know. I will do what I can to help. A box of cereal, gallon of milk, bread, pb&j - whatever is needed. Feel free to message me.
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5 years
Stop bitching about too many cautions. You've asked for cautions all year. #NASCAR
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2 months
I D I D N O T W A N T T H I S R A C E T O E N D #nascar
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Chris Knight
4 years
. @NoahGragson got personal talking about cleaing up his personal life and mentioning he's happy where he's at. Noah said he was cleaning up his friends and the things that bring drama into his life. He said he's been spending a lot of time at home alone, etc. #NASCAR |
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Chris Knight
7 months
Today is going to be the hardest day of my life. I still cannot comprehend that my Dad is gone. I miss him that much. 💔 But, today gathered with family and friends we will celebrate his life, because he certainly lived a damn good life. My dad cared about so many and loved
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3 years
I knew John Wes Townley since he entered the sport. He always treated me well, said hi and we checked in with each other once in a while when he left the sport. I am saddned to hear about what happened and my thoughts and prayers are with all the parties involved. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
4 years
. @BubbaWallace has arrived at the infield care center @amsupdates . He was transported by ambulance to the ICC but was awake and alert and even smiling. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
7 months
I miss my dad so much. I never knew it would hurt this bad. Thanks for all the support for me and my family. I am overwhelmed with all the ❤️ I just haven’t been able to go through all the messages and respond, but I will eventually. Please forgive me.
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4 years
Talking with some of my colleagues tonight, I thought about this while driving tonight I was really hyped up for the All-Star race, but left a little disappointed. I know most of the fans were happy that Chase Elliott won, (awesome!), but I left bummed Anyone feel that way 2?
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10 months
Kyle Larson: "All the buddies know, Denny is always right. "I'm not going to let it tarnish the friendship, but I am pissed." #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
8 months
The last few days have been some of my darkest. All the messages have meant the world to me. I am sorry I have not responded to everyone yet. It's been day & night in the hospital with my family as we try to cope with the news of my father. Please keep the prayers coming.
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Chris Knight
4 years
Cup: @JimmieJohnson will introduce a new look to his No. 48 @allyracing Chevrolet tomorrow Thursday, Aug. 13 through his social media channels and use the paint scheme to "reset" the season ahead of the Playoffs.
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Chris Knight
4 years
".... Prayer is the only power in the world that overcomes the laws of nature....!" We saw this first hand this week with @RyanJNewman but there are so many more who still need our prayers for their own reasons.. Please don't forget them too!
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3 years
NEWS: @landoncassill returns to the #NASCAR Xfinity Series fulltime in 2021 driving the No. 4 Chevrolet for @JDMotorsports01 .
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3 years
Hearing a full-time #NASCAR Xfinity Series driver is Cup bound for some races in 2022.
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2 years
Love this for the #NASCAR fans!
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3 years
Some #NASCAR news dropping today that I think will make people happy. #staytuned
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2 years
Ryan Sieg is NOT happy. I've lost count of the f-bombs. #NASCAR
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2 years
Joey Logano is FURIOUS on the radio!
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3 years
Hendrick Motorsports' Jeff Andrews says they are the middle of negotiations on a new | extended contract for Alex Bowman. His current Hendrick Motorsports contract expries at the end of 2021. #NASCAR
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4 years
Only in 2020 would we have a massive rain delay for only a 6% chance. #NASCAR
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Chris Knight
3 years
UPDATE: Still pushing through everyday to TRY and get back to my old self. I have made some gains, but plenty more work to be done. Love you guys! ❤️
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4 years
Dear @AmericanAir , You're first class flight attendant Lisa on flight No. 1895 from Las Vegas to Charlotte should be commended for her attentiveness and attempt to make every single passenger on the plane smile or attempt to be happy. Kudos to her! Thanks
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1 year
NG: on MRN: "Completely used us up and fenced the shit out of us. "I am not going to tear up the Trackhouse guys stuff up, I respect there hard work and everything. Nobody comforts the guy. I went down there and grabbed him. I’m sick and tired of it." #NASCAR
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6 years
. @KyleBusch to the fans: "I don't know what you're whining about." #NASCAR
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9 months
Austin Hill says he had offers to go #NASCAR Cup Series racing in 2024, but he said he is loyal to RCR, especially team owner Richard Childress. AH says it was an "easy" decision to stay with RCR and hopes to stay for "a really long time."
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Chris Knight
2 months
The hate for @Josh6williams for missing practice | qualifying yesterday for being with his wife and newborn baby is UNBELIEVABLE. I do not understand the purpose of being so vicious and mean. Do better people., please. It costs NOTHING to be nice.
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Dale Earnhardt Jr. will not be on the broadcast team for the #NASCAR Xfinity Series race this weekend at Phoenix. He'll be trackside with his JRM teams.
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