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Rhodes set to return to ThorSport, Troconis to crew chief:

Rhodes set to return to ThorSport, Troconis to crew chief:

January 31, 2017
Rhodes set to return to ThorSport, Troconis to crew chief: ThorSport Racing announced that 19-year-old Louisville, KY native
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Byron fastest in first Truck practice:

Byron fastest in first Truck practice:

November 18, 2016
#9-William Byron was fastest during opening practice at Homestead Miami Speedway with a speed of 171.411mph. #24-Kyle Larson
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Byron fastest in first Truck practice:

Byron fastest in first Truck practice:

November 11, 2016
#9-William Byron was fastest during opening practice at Phoenix International Raceway with a speed of 135.957mph. #41-Ben

Chicago Race Notes & Facts:

Chicago Race Notes & Facts:

September 18, 2016
-There have been 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Chicagoland Speedway, one race per season since the first event in 2001. -Joe Gibbs Racing has the most wins at Chicago in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series with five: Tony Stewart (two), Kyle Busch (one), Matt Kenseth
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Chicago Race Notes & Facts:

Chicago Race Notes & Facts:

September 18, 2016
-There have been 15 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Chicagoland Speedway, one race per season since the first event in
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Hayley fastest in first Truck practice:

Hayley fastest in first Truck practice:

August 26, 2016
#13-Cameron Hayley was fastest during opening practice at Michigan International Speedway with a speed of 186.804 mph. #
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Rhodes adds Bristol sponsor:

Rhodes adds Bristol sponsor:

August 9, 2016
Ben Rhodes, and Alpha Energy Solutions, in conjunction with ThorSport Racing, are pleased to announce a partnership with
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Holman fastest in qualifying at Eldora:

Holman fastest in qualifying at Eldora:

July 20, 2016
#75-Caleb Holman ran the fastest lap for the Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway with a speed of 86.659mph
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Ford will try to secure more young drivers:

Ford will try to secure more young drivers:

July 13, 2016
The head of Ford Performance says that the manufacturer will be more active in seeking and securing young drivers. 'We need
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ThorSport shop catches fire UPDATE 5:

ThorSport shop catches fire UPDATE 5:

June 13, 2016
Fire gutted the Ohio home of a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series team early this morning. It happened overnight at ThorSport
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Terry Labonte to Appear at Kentucky Speedway’s Ford Fan Day:

Terry Labonte to Appear at Kentucky Speedway’s Ford Fan Day:

April 3, 2016
Kentucky Speedway's Ford Fan Day returns Saturday, April 30 from 11:00am-4:00pm. The free event gives visitors a behind-
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NASCAR explains lengthy caution near end of Road America race:

NASCAR explains lengthy caution near end of Road America race:

August 31, 2015
For fans that questioned why NASCAR went six full laps under caution late in Saturday's Xfinity Series race around the massive
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Ben Rhodes to run 10 races for JR Motorsports

Ben Rhodes to run 10 races for JR Motorsports

December 5, 2014
JR Motorsports announced that Ben Rhodes, the reigning K&N Pro Series East champion, will drive 10 NASCAR XFINITY Series
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Jones wins truck race at Phoenix:

Jones wins truck race at Phoenix:

November 7, 2014
#51-Erik Jones won the Lucas Oil 150 at the Phoenix International Raceway on Friday after the race was called on lap 126
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Jones on pole at Phoenix:

Jones on pole at Phoenix:

November 7, 2014
#51-Erik Jones won the eystone Light 21 Means 21 pole for the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway with a speed