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Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Michigan International Speedway

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Danica Patrick heads to her No. 10 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford for the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Drivers Danica Patrick, center left, and Kurt Busch talk on the way to their vehicles for the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver Michael McDowell gets set before the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The racers will compete in the 49th Annual FireKeepers Casino "400" on Sunday.

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Jimmie Johnson laps the course in the No. 48 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet during the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Martin Truex Jr. laps the course in the No. 78 Furniture Row Racing Toyota during the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Joey Logano laps the course in the No. 22 Team Penske Ford during the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Rick Brenner, President of Michigan International Speedway, is pictured before the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver Martin Truex Jr., left, talks with a crew member before the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Kyle Busch laps the course in the No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota during the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Kyle Larson won the pole in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Kyle Larson poses with his son Owen, 2, after winning the pole in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Fans watch the action from above during ARCA General Tire Pole Qualifying on the first day of race weekend June 13,at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Kyle Larson hugs his son Owen, 2, after winning the pole in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Kyle Larson won the pole in the No. 42 Chip Ganassi Racing Chevrolet after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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A gorilla catches a ride on the first day of race weekend Friday, June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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ARCA driver Brandon Jones won the Pole in the No. 8 Nexteer Chevrolet Friday, June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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A racing fan comes prepared on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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ARCA racers begin Pole Qualifying June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. Brandon Jones won the Pole in the No. 8 Nexteer Chevrolet.

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ARCA driver Brandon Jones won the Pole in the No. 8 Nexteer Chevrolet June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver David Ragan takes the No. 38 Ford out for practice on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Drivers Ryan Blaney, left, Joey Logano, right, talk before taking their cars out for practice during the first day of race weekend June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver Ryan Newman, center, signs autographs before the start of practice on the first day of race weekend June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver David Ragan, top, waits while his crew makes adjustments to the No. 38 Ford during practice on the first day of race weekend June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver Chase Elliott waits while his crew makes adjustments to the No. 24 Chevrolet during practice on the first day of race weekend June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver Dale Earnhardt Jr, center, is swamped by fans on his way to the garage for practice on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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A crew member checks tie pressure near the garages on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Driver Chase Elliott waits while his crew makes adjustments to the No. 24 Chevrolet during practice on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Flags catch the morning light on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Joey Logano talks with a crew member before taking the No. 22 Ford out for practice during the first day of race weekend June 13 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Ryan Blaney in the No. 21 Wood Brothers Ford takes a lap during practice on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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A fan keeps an eye on the first round of Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series qualifying June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich. The racers will compete in the 49th Annual FireKeepers Casino "400" on Sunday.

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The crew of the No. 21 Ford wheels it back into the garage before practice on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Ryan Blaney gets set to take the No. 21 Ford out for practice during the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Joey Logano talks with a crew member before taking the No. 22 Ford out for practice during the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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The crew of the No. 52 Schrader Racing Ford, driven by Austin Theriault, work on the car before ARCA qualifying on the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 21 Ford, center, fields questions from the media at a press conference with Wood Brothers Racing during the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Austin Dillon takes off for a practice run during the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Jimmie Johnson, driver of the No. 48 Lowe's Chevrolet, fields questions from the media on the first day of race weekend Friday, June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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Trevor Bayne waits to be interviewed near his No. 6 Ford during the first day of race weekend June 13, at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Mich.

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