This track is much flatter than that of Atlanta and tire wear will be less of an issue. So, this week drivers like Kyle Larson, who had the fastest car on the track for the majority of the first two stages last week, could have less to worry about on that front. MORE: NASCAR’s 2019 rule changes, explained But the fact is, while Keselowski kind of came out of nowhere to win last week, he has a great chance to win this time from the start....

While JGR was impressive with single lap speeds, it was four-time LVMS winner Jimmie Johnson looking the strongest on the long runs with the fastest 10-consecutive lap average during the early session, as well as Thursday’s test session. Right behind Johnson with the best run over longer stretches was Austin Dillon who had the best 10-consecutive lap average during the final practice. NASCAR at Las Vegas: Driver betting breakdown | Prop bets Winds are expected to be in the 32 mph range Sunday which could have an effect on all the speeds, which we saw during the past three days of testing, practices and qualifying....

No driver has more wins in the playoffs than Chase Elliott, however, so he could very well find his way in. Also, Kurt Busch has a win at ISM Raceway in the past and finishes in the top 10 in 58.1 percent of his career races there, so anything can happen Sunday. The one-mile track in Phoenix presents a unique challenge for drivers, but it also plays into the hands of Kyle Busch, who still has not locked up his spot in the final four....

Rain and lightning forced several delays in Stage 1, and because Pocono Raceway doesn’t have lights, threatened to shut down the track before the full 140 laps could be completed. No accidents or delays over the final 55 laps ensured a complete race. Harvick finished second and was followed by Erik Jones, Chase Elliott and Aric Almirola. Kyle Busch crashed out of the race in the early going following a strong start....

Denny Hamlin, fresh off a win in Darlington, led for most of Saturday night’s race until the final stage, when he was passed by teammates Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch. The latter two battled and looked to have a close finish brewing before Busch was hit with a speeding penalty on pit road. Hamlin made a late comeback effort but Truex was able to hold him off to win the Federated Auto Parts 400 Salute to First Responders at Richmond Raceway and clinch a spot in the Round of 12....

NASCAR announced changes to its rules for the Chase for the Sprint Cup on Wednesday, taking dead aim at inspection violations. Those include post-race laser examinations and those two dreaded words — lug nuts. MORE: 16 drivers in ‘16 Chase field | New Cup focus | Newman-Stewart blowup The announcement came shortly after Chase participant Martin Truex Jr. and his team were penalized for a laser test failure at Richmond....

Drivers’ starting positions for the Cook Out Southern 500, the opening race of the Cup Series playoffs (6 p.m. ET; NBCSN, TSN, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio), were based on four factors: Driver’s finishing position from the previous race (25 percent) Car owner’s finishing position from the previous race (25 percent) Team owner points ranking (35 percent) Fastest lap from the previous race (15 percent) NASCAR is conducting qualifying for just eight of the 36 Cup Series races in the 2021 season....

The starting grid for Saturday’s race at Michigan, scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET and broadcast live on NBCSN, features four Fords in the top five positions as a result of the procedure that utilizes a combination of points standings and a random draw to set the lineup. MORE: Updated 2020 NASCAR Cup Series schedule As for pit stall selection for the NASCAR Cup Series races being run without qualifying, it is ordered based on finishing positions from the series’ previous points race, followed by new entries in order of points....

Based on a strong run at Pocono Raceway last month, along with being the most consistent driver all season, Harvick is the early driver to beat before seeing three separate practice sessions on Friday. The Brickyard’s 2.5-mile flat layout is unique to itself, but there are some similarities to Pocono’s 2.5-mile layout because of the long straightaways. MORE: Best photos from New Hampshire | Chase standings The one difference between the Pocono setup and this week at Indy will be that NASCAR has raised the spoiler a few inches to create more drag and slow the cars down....

This is the final race of the Contender Round of the Chase. Eight drivers will advance to the Eliminator Round, and four will be eliminated. Check out our more comprehensive Talladega betting preview here, and peruse the notes on our top-10 rated drivers below. Micah Roberts’ Top-10 Rated NASCAR DriversCampingWorld.com 500, Talladega Superspeedway Rating. Driver Odds Practice 1, Practice 2, Qualified, ‘Dega May* 1. Dale Earnhardt Jr. 9/2 23rd, 3rd, 5th, 1st Six-time Talladega winner; controls Chase destiny by winning....

There wasn’t anything that stood out in either practice that we didn’t anticipate throughout the week in our multiple reports regarding race odds and props offered throughout the city. Much of our analysis was based on information from last week’s race in Atlanta – a sister track of Las Vegas, since both are 1.5-mile layouts. Everything we saw last week is in place for a replay on Sunday: the Hendrick cars should be strong, followed by Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano....

NASCAR drivers went through their prerace routine on the track with a steady mist ahead of the Foxwoods Resort Casino 301. The race only lasted three laps before the track was too slick to continue: Leader Kyle Busch and Martin Truex Jr., in second place, both spun out into the wall heading into Turn 1. Ross Chastain, Denny Hamlin and Alex Bowman were also involved in the crash, but escaped significant damage....

At its annual awards banquets, NASCAR pauses the laughs and cheers for a few minutes when it shows photos of some of the most prominent people in the industry (former drivers, team owners, track operators, celebrities with strong NASCAR ties, etc.) who had died, and beside them scrolls a list of names of several others. MORE: Tony Stewart-Kevin Ward tragedy Typically, the scrolling list includes people who didn’t have national prominence or as lasting of an impact on the sport....

In Earnhardt’s first race since the Go Bowling 250 at Richmond Raceway in 2018, he placed fifth at the Sport Clips VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on Saturday. “You just never know how good you are until you come back and try it,” Earnhardt told NBC Sports after the race. “This is elite, these guys are elite, all these guys in this field do this every single week and they’re very, very talented, so to think you can take the whole year off and come back and be good is overthinking it so you just never know....

The nasociliary nerve is often involved in nasal pain. Nasal pain is rare and can happen spontaneously, as a result of injury, or as a side effect of surgery on the nose. Anatomy The nasociliary nerve is one of the three main branches of the ophthalmic nerve (the other two being the frontal nerve and the lacrimal nerve). It lies between the two divisions of the oculomotor nerve. It comes into the intracranial space just below the ethmoid bone, which is located in the center of the skull between the eyes....

The 30-year-old received a drip treatment at a Los Angeles clinic in 2016, which UEFA says contravened rules laid down by the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA). Nasri has been suspended following a meeting by UEFA’s Control, Ethics and Disciplinary Body although he does have the right to appeal. “The player Samir Nasri has been found guilty for using a prohibited method in accordance with sub-section M2, par. 2 of the WADA Prohibited List,” UEFA said in a statement....

This October, she will join fellow co-host Sheryl Underwood, Amanda Kloots, Jerry O’Connell, and Akbar Gbaja-Biamila to discuss the latest headlines and current events. In a statement, Morales said: “It’s an extraordinary opportunity to be joining this team at The Talk. I love the new energy and direction and couldn’t be more excited to join Sheryl, Amanda, Jerry, and Akbar. I’m looking forward to many good times while talking about the days’ topics, and I can’t wait to get going....

Natazia is different from traditional monophasic pills which are made up of a constant dose of both estrogen and progestin. Natazia delivers varying doses of hormones at four times throughout each 28-day treatment cycle. The pills contain varying doses of estradiol valerate, and estradiol valerate in combination with dienogest, for specific days of the 28-day cycle. The estradiol valerate decreases from 3 mg to 1 mg over the 28 days....

The right-hander has been on the 60-day injury list since April 20 after undergoing elbow surgery. According to NESN , he’s expected to be ready to pitch again after the All-Star Break, where he will be used in the bullpen at first. The report noted that Eovaldi will serve as a “traditional” closer and will not share the role with other relievers. The move of Eovaldi to the bullpen benefits both the pitcher and the Red Sox — Eovaldi gets to return to the mound sooner than expected because he won’t have to stretch out over multiple innings on a rehab assignment and the Red Sox will have a steady closer as the team tries to rectify its bullpen....

Vancouver Canucks anthem singer Mark Donnelly was showing off his pipes prior to a Juniors game on Friday when he accidentally skated over the red carpet. The result was pretty predictable. Major, major bonus points for Donnelly’s ability to pop right back up without bungling a verse. That’s dedication to his craft. Source: Deadspin