Two races remain until The Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup begins. It’s on to Atlanta Motor Speedway this weekend for racin’ under the lights!

2009 Atlanta Motor Speedway
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[2010 Montreal NNS checkered flag] After a dramatic photo finish, Boris Said picked up his first Nationwide Series win Sunday in Montreal!

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[2009 NCWTS Chicagoland Kyle Busch Burnout] Kyle Busch scored his fourth consecutive NASCAR victory at Chicagoland after winning the tough truck race Friday night at Chicagoland!

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[2010 Bristol Aug NSCS Kyle Busch burnout] Kyle Busch made history Saturday night after winning under the lights at Bristol Motor Speedway! Busch became the first driver to sweep all three of NASCAR’s top national series race events in one weekend.

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[2010 Bristol Aug NNS Kyle Busch wins] Kyle Busch dominated Friday night at Bristol Motor Speedway to score his tenth win of the season!

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[2010 NCWTS Aug Bristol Ky Busch crosses finish] Kyle Busch dominated Wednesday night for his third consecutive truck win at Bristol Motor Speedway!

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NASCAR officially announced the 2011 Sprint Cup Series schedule on Wednesday. There weren’t many surprises other than Kentucky Speedway finally gains a Cup date!

“The adjustments and realignment of the 2011 NASCAR Sprint Cup schedule will make for an exciting race season next year,” NASCAR Chairman and CEO Brian France said at the press conference held in Daytona Beach this past Wednesday afternoon. “The revised schedule provides better situated dates for the tracks, a more challenging lineup for the drivers and ultimately more intrigue for the fans.”

The schedule is as follows: