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NASCAR returned to North Wilkesboro Speedway for its first points-paying race in 30 years as Joey Logano dominated to break his 45-race winless streak. \n\nMeanwhile, Kimi Antonelli captures his 6th F1 win of the year at Spa, INDYCAR faces rain in Nashville, and Kevin Harvick himself claims victory at Stateline Speedway in CARS Tour West!\n\nPlus, an emotional win for Brexton Busch, full rundowns of F2, F3, NHRA, Eldora Sprint Cars, World Rally,  GT World Challenge, and Pro Motocross!\n\n00:00 - Intro & Welcome Kaitlyn Vincie\n00:30 - NASCAR Cup Series: Joey Logano Dominates North Wilkesboro\n07:00 - NASCAR Cup Series: Hendrick Struggles & SVG’s Top-5 Run\n14:00 - NASCAR Truck Series: Chandler Smith’s Record Margin Of Victory\n19:00 - North Wilkesboro Speedway: Before & After Transformation\n21:00 - INDYCAR: Rain-Delayed Monday at Nashville\n29:00 - Formula 1: Kimi Antonelli Wins Spa-Francorchamps\n35:45 - Social Speedway\n40:20 - CARS Tour: Kaden Honeycutt Sweeps N. 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