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Race Discussion World-Wide Technology Raceway/Portland International Raceway
Cup: Enjoy Illinois 300
- Kyle Busch gets third win of the season
- Safe to say this was a good move for KFB?
- RC had some great things to say about Kyle post-race
- Austin Dillon wants Austin Cindric suspended
- Brake issues
- Carson Hocevar outruns Corey LaJoie in his own equipment
- Erik Jones’ pit crew member injured on pit road but not hit by a car.
Xfinity: Pacific Office Automation 147
- Cole Custer is a winner again
- Sheldon Creed and Justin Allgaier dominate
Trucks: Toyota 200
- Grant Enfinger wins
News Discussion:
- Garage 56 car is loud and fast
Silly Season is here: https://theathletic.com/4570633/2023/06/01/nascar-free-agency-stewart-haas/
- FedEx is close to an extension with JGR
- Denny expected to re-sign
- Truex is expected to run another year at JGR
- Rumors swirling that Aric Almirola will be done at the end of the year.
- Possible replacements? Harrison Burton, Todd Gilliland, Riley Herbst, Erik Jones, Corey LaJoie, Ty Majeski, Michael McDowell, Chandler Smith, Sammy Smith, Zane Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
- Zane Smith seems to be at the top of the list
- Would need to buy out his contract at Front Row
- Michael McDowell appears to be the backup plan
- Josh Berry is pretty much expected to replace Kevin Harvick
- Corey LaJoie
- Kind of disappointed in Chase’s car this weekend. Really seemed like it was an audition and it didn’t go well.
- Harrison Burton – Could LaJoie go here if Burton is sent packing? Burton has improved as of late.
- Justin Haley
- Still hasn’t re-signed with Kaulig. Kaulig likes him but needs sponsorship
- Carson Hocevar is opening eyes the last few weeks and might hit someone’s short list very quickly.
Preview: Sonoma
Sonoma Pick:
Eric: Daniel Suarez
James: Chase Elliott
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
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- James:
Black Flags
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