Cup Series roars into Kansas to begin Round of 12

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It seems hard to fathom the idea considering where Bristol Motor Speedway stood in the pantheon of racetracks 20 years ago, but NASCAR is probably thrilled to have its premier series move away from the short track during the most heightened part of 2024.

"Thrilled" and "Bristol" once went hand-in-hand. Not this time.

As the Cup Series drivers prepare to tackle Sunday's Round