David Ragan hopes some of Pocono playoff magic rubs off on him

David Ragan hopes Pocono can reward him with a victory as it has others recently.

Ryan Blaney to drive No. 12 for Team Penske in NASCAR next season

Ryan Blaney will drive the No. 12 Ford for Team Penske in the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series next season.  The 23-year-old Blaney is in his third season driving the No. 21 car for Penske affiliate Wood Brothers Racing. Paul Menard, the current driver of the No. 27 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

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NASCAR National Series News & Notes

Jayski.com staff Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Next Race: Overton's 400 The Place: Pocono Raceway The Date: Sunday, July 30 The Time: 3 p.m. ET TV: NBCSN, 2:30 p.m. ET Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio Distance: 400 miles (160 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 50), Stage 2 (Ends on lap 100), Final Stage

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  NASCAR playoff picture, title odds: Kasey Kahne clinches; Dale Earnhardt Jr. has shot

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