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Martin Truex Jr. crosses the line in qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Martin Truex Jr. crosses the line in qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:34 PM EDT
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Kevin Harvick crosses the line during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kevin Harvick crosses the line during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:38 PM EDT
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Clint Bowyer crosses the line during qualifying for the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clint Bowyer crosses the line during qualifying for the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:41 PM EDT
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Brad Keselowski crosses the finish line during qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Brad Keselowski crosses the finish line during qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:32 PM EDT
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Kyle Busch crosses the line during qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kyle Busch crosses the line during qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:51 PM EDT
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Jimmie Johnson completes his qualifying lap for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jimmie Johnson completes his qualifying lap for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:53 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch crosses the line during qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch crosses the line during qualifying for a NASCAR Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Friday, July 12, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 12, 2019 10:55 PM EDT
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addresses the media before the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019.. Chao will be the honorary race director for this evening's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addresses the media before the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019.. Chao will be the honorary race director for this evening's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 06:25 PM EDT
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addresses the media before the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019.. Chao will be the honorary race director for this evening's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addresses the media before the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019.. Chao will be the honorary race director for this evening's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 06:25 PM EDT
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Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addresses the media before the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019.. Chao will be the honorary race director for this evening's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao addresses the media before the NASCAR series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019.. Chao will be the honorary race director for this evening's NASCAR race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 06:26 PM EDT
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Daniel Suarez (41) leads the field across the line to start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Daniel Suarez (41) leads the field across the line to start the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:06 PM EDT
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Austin Dillon (3) tries to hold off a challenge from Brad Keselowski (2) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Austin Dillon (3) tries to hold off a challenge from Brad Keselowski (2) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:08 PM EDT
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Erik Jones (20) drives next to Michael McDowell (34) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Erik Jones (20) drives next to Michael McDowell (34) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:13 PM EDT
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Joey Logano (22) tries to hold off Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Joey Logano (22) tries to hold off Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (17) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:15 PM EDT
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Chris Buescher (37) takes the bottom of the track to try to pass Michael McDowell (34) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Chris Buescher (37) takes the bottom of the track to try to pass Michael McDowell (34) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:16 PM EDT
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Kyle Busch (18) tries to fight off the pass attempt from Clint Bowyer (14) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kyle Busch (18) tries to fight off the pass attempt from Clint Bowyer (14) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:21 PM EDT
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Clint Bowyer (14) attempts to hold off the challenge of Joey Logano (22) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clint Bowyer (14) attempts to hold off the challenge of Joey Logano (22) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:25 PM EDT
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Jimmie Johnson (48) drives next to Kyle Larson (42) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jimmie Johnson (48) drives next to Kyle Larson (42) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:29 PM EDT
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Clint Bowyer (14) is pursued by William Byron (24) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Clint Bowyer (14) is pursued by William Byron (24) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:25 PM EDT
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Landon Cassill makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Landon Cassill makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:31 PM EDT
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Daniel Suarez (41) tries to hold off Aric Almirola (10) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Daniel Suarez (41) tries to hold off Aric Almirola (10) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:29 PM EDT
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Kyle Busch (18) drives in front of Brad Keselowski (2) into Turn 1 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kyle Busch (18) drives in front of Brad Keselowski (2) into Turn 1 during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:35 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch (1) leads Kyle Busch (18), Joey Logano (22), Brad Keselowski (2) and Martin Truex Jr. (19) following a restart during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch (1) leads Kyle Busch (18), Joey Logano (22), Brad Keselowski (2) and Martin Truex Jr. (19) following a restart during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:50 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:50 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch (1) drives next to Joey Logano (22) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch (1) drives next to Joey Logano (22) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 09:50 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch celebrates his win in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch celebrates his win in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:05 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch celebrates his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:09 PM EDT
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Kyle Busch (18) trails Kurt Busch (1) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. Kurt Busch won the race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kyle Busch (18) trails Kurt Busch (1) during the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. Kurt Busch won the race. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:17 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch celebrates his win in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch celebrates his win in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:10 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch does a burnout following his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch does a burnout following his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:11 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch does a burnout following his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch does a burnout following his victory in the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:12 PM EDT
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Kurt Busch crosses the finish line ahead of Kyle Busch (18) to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Kurt Busch crosses the finish line ahead of Kyle Busch (18) to win the NASCAR Cup Series auto race at Kentucky Speedway in Sparta, Ky., Saturday, July 13, 2019. (AP Photo/Timothy D. Easley)

Jul. 13, 2019 11:12 PM EDT
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