NASCAR Cup Series racing on dirt for first time since 1970 at Bristol

NASCAR Cup Series racing on dirt for first time since 1970 at Bristol

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The half-mile oval has been covered in red clay for the event and will also host a Camping World Truck Series Race on Saturday night that several Cup Series regulars have entered to get in some extra practice on the surface. Among them is Kyle Larson, who is the favorite to win on Sunday at 5-2 odds. Larson's background is in dirt racing and he picked up 43 wins in sprint cars last season followed by his second-straight Chili Bowl Nationals midget car title in January. He also won the Truck Series race on the dirt track at Eldora Speedway in 2016.
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