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Dominic Aragon is currently the editor-in-chief for The Racing Experts. From Grants, New Mexico, USA, Aragon started watching NASCAR in 2004 and has been covering the sport since 2009. Aragon is a 2012 graduate of Grants High School and a May 2016 graduate of the University of New Mexico with a B.A. in Mass Communications & Journalism. Aragon has worked in local and national media, as a musician, and an educator. He is co-author of the 2024 book "All of It: Daytona 500 Champion Tells the Rest of the Story" with racer Geoff Bodine. Aragon, his wife Feliz, and son Christopher currently reside in Grants, New Mexico, USA. You can reach Dominic at daragon@theracingexperts.net.
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Hamlin not focused on points finish

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Denny Hamlin is not necessarily focused on where he winds up finishing in the final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship standings; he’s focused on snapping a … Continue Reading Hamlin not focused on points finish

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Logano, Truex top final practice

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Title contenders Joey Logano and Martin Truex Jr. led final Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series practice Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Logano, who won the opening practice Friday, … Continue Reading Logano, Truex top final practice

Denny Hamlin climbs into the No. 11 Toyota
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Hamlin passes Ricky Rudd on all-time poles list

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Denny Hamlin will lead the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series field to the green flag on Sunday, at Homestead-Miami Speedway, for the fourth time in 2018. Hamlin … Continue Reading Hamlin passes Ricky Rudd on all-time poles list

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‘Big 3’ among top 5 opening practice at Homestead

HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick—dubbed “The Big 3” this season—were among the top-five fastest drivers in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series opening practice … Continue Reading ‘Big 3’ among top 5 opening practice at Homestead

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William Byron named 2018 Rookie-of-the-Year

AVONDALE, Ariz. — William Byron locked up Rookie of the Year contenders in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Sunday with his ninth-place finish at ISM Raceway. “Yeah, I mean, … Continue Reading William Byron named 2018 Rookie-of-the-Year

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Bell ties Bowyer, others on all-time wins list

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Christopher Bell picked up his eighth career win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Saturday in the Whelen Trusted to Perform 200, his seventh win of 2018. Bell, … Continue Reading Bell ties Bowyer, others on all-time wins list

Ricky Stenhouse Jr. walks during driver introductions for the 2018 Pocono 400. (Tyler Head | The Racing Experts)
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Stenhouse nets best qualifying effort of 2018

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s third-place qualifying effort Friday at ISM Raceway netted the Roush Fenway Racing driver his highest start in a Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series race … Continue Reading Stenhouse nets best qualifying effort of 2018

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Little ‘glad to be disappointed’ with top-10 finish

FORT WORTH — Jesse Little finished seventh in the JAG Metals 350, but he wanted more. The 21-year-old driver picked up his fifth top-10 finish in eight starts this season … Continue Reading Little ‘glad to be disappointed’ with top-10 finish

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“Big 3” hold final 3 Playoff positions

Kyle Busch, Martin Truex Jr. and Kevin Harvick all hold the final three transfer positions into the Championship 4 after the opening race in the Round of 8 Sunday at … Continue Reading “Big 3” hold final 3 Playoff positions

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Ragan has ‘intentions’ of returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2019

If he has it his way, David Ragan would like to return to the driver’s seat of the No. 34 Ford for Front Row Motorsports next season. “I still love … Continue Reading Ragan has ‘intentions’ of returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2019