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Live Blog: NASCAR Returns To Dover For Monster Weekend

by Jeff Gluck
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NASCAR At Dover: Jimmie Johnson Returns To Victory Lane
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Danica Mania. Bowyerpalooza. The Chase. There’s no lack of storylines heading into the Dover weekend; how will it all turn out?

Keep checking back here all weekend for news, analysis and commentary on everything Dover, plus a live race-day chat on Sunday.

Here’s a look at the schedule for this weekend (all times Eastern):

FRIDAY

  • 11:30 a.m. – Sprint Cup practice (90 minutes)
  • 1:05 p.m. – Nationwide practice
  • 3:10 p.m. – Sprint Cup qualifying
  • 4:45 p.m. – NASCAR K&N East Series race (Danica to participate)

SATURDAY

  • 10:35 a.m. – Nationwide qualifying
  • 12:30 p.m. – Sprint Cup practice (45 minutes)
  • 1:50 p.m. – Sprint Cup final practice (60 minutes)
  • 3:30 p.m. – Nationwide race

SUNDAY

  • Approx 1:15 p.m. – Sprint Cup race
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