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#NASCAR Freelance | ASU Cronkite Alum @KickinTheTires / @The_MoneyStop / @AZCentral Cinephile of Horror - Race Track Sunset Chaser

Arizona, USA
Joined March 2009
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Cole Cusumano
6 months
Did you know @KyleLarsonRacin , often regarded as one of the greatest drivers in modern-day motorsports, resides in Scottsdale? There are many reasons why the 2021 #NASCAR champ has chosen to call Arizona home, but the root of it all comes down to family.
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
6 years
I have the best treat for my trick or treaters @OfficialRezz
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Cole Cusumano
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@DennyHamlin made it a point to sign as many autographs and take as many pictures with fans as possible on the way to his car for practice. Think what you want, Denny is man of the people. #NASCAR | #EnjoyIllinois300
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
2 years
Houston Texans CB Tremon Smith reps a Bubba Wallace shirt during offseason practice.
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
1 year
In the last eight (8) days, Kyle Larson: - Won NXS race at Darlington - Won High Limit race at Wayne County Speedway - Won NCTS race at North Wilkesboro Speedway - Won All-Star Race at NWS Yeah. Summer of Larson incoming. #NASCAR75 | #NASCAR | #AllStarRace
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Larson told he's getting "destroyed" in Turn 4 every lap as SVG comes around for the Stage One win. LARSON: "He's just toying with me ... He's so much faster than I am." #NASCAR | #TheLoop110
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
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Ryan @Blaney unloaded similarly to how he did one month ago when he won the championship at Phoenix. But once they put the new splitter on, he noticed a big difference — and was a fan. #NASCAR .
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
For comparison, left is a new muffler and right is from yesterday. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
Casey Mears with the No. 84 team #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
New splitter being tested on the No. 12 #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Ryan @Blaney being interview during the first intermission. Nothing groundbreaking to report, but I respect the dedication of gentleman wearing the @DaleJr jacket! Skeleton gloves and all. 👏 #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
9 months
Here’s a better view of the diffuser currently #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Noticeably different diffuser on the No. 5 here with one hour remaining in the test. This modification looks to have only two fins at a 90-degree angle right in the middle. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
Looks like my sister got the checkered flag 😳
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Phoenix Raceway
2 years
Being a @NoahGragson fan is fun ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
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Cole Cusumano
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
9 months
Final test run of the day here in Phoenix #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
3 months
Really cool scenes from pit road after this race centered around 3rd-place finisher @Keselowski . First, he went over and offered words of encouragement to @Blaney . Then, he gave a wave to the successor of his old No. 2 Penske Ford @AustinCindric on his victory lap. #NASCAR |
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
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Mufflers have been a divisive topic over the past couple years. While @KyleLarsonRacin didn’t notice a change in cooling, he’s a fan of what was tested today … he believes it will help the “fan experience.” #NASCAR @drdiandra and @devonhenry77 with the questions.
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Cole Cusumano
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Goodyear brought tires run at Martinsville and Phoenix last month to establish a baseline, then debuted a softer left-side tire with heavier tread gauge on the rights. @Erik_Jones says this was the most noticeable a new tire combination felt in all his years testing. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Best look yet at the diffuser (as of 2:45 p.m.) and new @AdventHealth Toyota Camry XSE for @Erik_Jones . “Petty Blue” with gold stroke on the No. 43 is primo. #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
9 months
Taking in the final cars on track and race track sunset of 2023. Perfect ending to what was an outstanding year. Thank you to all who followed along these past two days. I look forward to providing better coverage in 2024. No place I’d rather be and nothing else I’d want to do.
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Quiet Buschy McBusch track @jeff_gluck
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Noticeably different diffuser on the No. 5 here with one hour remaining in the test. This modification looks to have only two fins at a 90-degree angle right in the middle. #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
5 years
Can I just- 😍😍😍 @gryffinofficial
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
A closer look at the new @ToyotaRacing Camry XSE in action. Also the debut of @AdventHealth on-board for @Erik_Jones and @LEGACYMotorClub … primary sponsor for six races on the No. 43 and three with @JimmieJohnson in 2024. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
I can confirm per Dr. Eric Jacuzzi (VP of Vehicle Performance) teams ran one “simplified diffuser” and one different splitter in addition to the 2023 package. During the post-test debrief, drivers said they wanted to try the current splitter with new diffuser tomorrow. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Exactly one month removed from winning the 2023 title, Ryan @Blaney returns to @PhoenixRaceway in the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse. #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
2 years
When @SageKaram takes the green flag and makes it through Turn 1 @PoconoRaceway , it will mark the culmination of a seven-year road to recovery.  Fueled by acceptance and closure, this won’t be an average homecoming for the Pennsylvania native. #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
6 months
@ChaseElliott spoke on his rapport with new spotter @TreyPoole91 through two starts this season. Says he was “super impressed” at the way Trey was able to improve his craft and adapt to his needs over just two races. #NASCAR | #SouthPoint400
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
10 years
#Cowboys fans after Dez's catch was reversed: #NFL http://t.co/BsPRD0RT1t
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
2 years
. @JimmieJohnson first time turning laps @phoenixraceway since November 2020. #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
9 months
Here’s a better look at some splitters. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Not being given much, so I went ahead and attempted to get some photos of the splitters and diffusers from the 2 p.m. runs #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
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. @KyleLarsonRacin doesn’t get involved with the technicalities of testing, but says he didn’t feel much of a difference in how the car drove compared to November. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Ryan Blaney says his father Dave was in the stands today -- 20 years to the date since he almost won his only #NASCAR Cup Series race. He texted his father saying he would avenge him with a win today. #FOHQT500
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Cole Cusumano
1 year
@DaleJr I’ll give you one.
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Cole Cusumano
2 months
So this happened. At a #NASCAR event. More of this, please! Love seeing this demographic give the sport a legitimate chance. So, so, so cool seeing all the NASCAR gear in the audience, as well as industry member having a great time!
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Dr. Eric Jacuzzi says the purpose of the test at Phoenix is to find a sense of direction in relation to tires and aero for the short-track package in 2024. He also mentions testing of cooling remedies and mufflers in tomorrow’s session. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
1 year
@UncleCreepy One million percent. Some stuff done really well, but not nearly as dark, edgy or gory as 2013. Felt held back to me. Nothing came close to the box cutter scene imo.
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Cole Cusumano
5 months
Confirmed: @PhoenixRaceway still has a scoring pylon. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
6 months
Caught up with Drew Blickensderfer on pit road following the No. 10 team’s top-10 day. #NASCAR | #Pennzoil400 | @NoahGragson
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Group runs underway with 2.5 hours remaining for Day 1 of testing at Phoenix #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
6 years
#JP25 celebration was a blast! Ended the night with a special surprise from @FilmBayona and that was being shown the FIRST SCENE FROM JURASSIC WORLD 2!!!! OH WOW. We are in for a visually terrifying treat.
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Cole Cusumano
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Eight years ago, a 19-year-old Cole snuck into the garage area at Phoenix Raceway and met Blake Shelton. My, how the times have changed. Stay persistent and you’ll find your path into the sport, kids! 😂
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
I'm told Buescher, LaJoie and Bell (along with anyone from NASCAR) will not be made available to the media after the test tonight. I'm going to roam the infield this final hour to document and I'll try to flag down sources for questions if possible. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
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FEATURE: Rookie @JoshBerry stormed to a season-best effort with a shot at his first #NASCAR Cup Series win in the #USAToday301 . Leaving it all on track, the strength within the @StewartHaasRcng No. 4 group led by @RodneyChilders4 continues to grow.
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Cole Cusumano
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Not being given much, so I went ahead and attempted to get some photos of the splitters and diffusers from the 2 p.m. runs #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
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Plans to test the gearbox in relation to shifting were axed after successful Day 1 of testing. @KyleLarsonRacin gives his input on the decision. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
2 months
@RossChastain chats with @kaitlynvincie before strapping in for 165 miles on the streets of Chicago … with a new look! 🍑 #NASCAR | #NASCARChicago | #GrantPark165
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Cole Cusumano
7 months
@KaceyMusgraves SHE IS SO BACK. Absolutely love this track!
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Cole Cusumano
2 months
ICYMI: @JoshBerry had a shot as his first Cup win for a second straight week and ended up matching his season-best effort at Loudon. More on the No. 4 team's momentum, the impact of @RodneyChilders4 on the rookie and the focus moving forward. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Not much access over here at the Phoenix test. I’ll update as reps/drivers are made available throughout the day. For now, here’s @CoreyLaJoie logging laps for @SpireMotorsport and Chevrolet. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
In 2019, @DennyHamlin made comments about being "content" with not winning a championship in his career. He reaffirms these sentiments in 2021 to the extreme with a hint at a potential mic-drop. 😶 #NASCAR | #NASCARPlayoffs | #Championship4
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
No matter how you slice it, @JoeyLogano victory @TooToughToTame was a win for the Italians. 🇮🇹 #NASCAR 🤌
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Another group run with two hours remaining in the test. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
6 months
@jeff_gluck Shameless plug. Love the 2012 Watkins Glen finish so much I did an in-depth feature on it a couple years back for the 10-year anniversary with comments from Bestwick, Brad, Ambrose and Kyle.
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
6 years
I truly loved #JurassicWorldFallenKingdom and I admire that @FilmBayona made it his own. Really delivered on that “spanish horror” tone mentioned in early interviews. There is an immense empathetic and human element that can’t be understated. (1/3)
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Cole Cusumano
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@NASCAR @DaleJr Is this Tweet/Post-worthy?! @DaleJr
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Cole Cusumano
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- @ChaseElliott extends top-20 streak to 18 races - Ricky @StenhouseJr B2B top-10s - @CBellRacing five consecutive top-10s - @TylerReddick and Bell score series-best 11th top-10 - @KyleLarsonRacin gets series-best fifth top-five - @MartinTruex_Jr ends 5-race top-10 drought
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Cole Cusumano
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This is absolutely WILD. WOW. #NASCAR | #NASCARChicago | @The_MoneyStop
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
. @kylepetty shares his emotions before gearing up for the first @KPCharityRide since 2019 — in beautiful Arizona-themed attire! #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
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@RFKracing Y’all have that ❌-factor.
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Super cool to see @wrenchtwister00 on crew chief duties for @NormBenning6 tonight. I don’t think you could find a team with more experience and grit in the garage area this weekend if you tried. By definition, these are the guys you think of when you hear “racer.” #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
I’m coming home @phoenixraceway 💙
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Cole Cusumano
5 years
Great shot
@keselowski
Brad Keselowski
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Not a bad night @MartinsvilleSwy P3 with a few battle scars... Thank you #2crew and our fans 😊👍🏻
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. @HailieDeegan and @RayEvernham making moves in Superstar Racing Experience? 👀 #NASCAR #SXR
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Cole Cusumano
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Final runs to close out the test at Phoenix #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Seeing fans direct most of their anger in regard to the muffler modifications at NASCAR after what was tested at Phoenix. The drivers were the ones voicing concern over excessive heat in the car. Safety of the athletes should be top priority. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
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One of the best days of my life! The adrenaline is still going!!! HUGE HUGE thanks to @The7Line WHAT AN EXPERIENCE!!!!!!
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
9 years
Can't thank you enough @DaleJr for taking time out of your busy day #NASCAR #DaleJr http://t.co/R2Aa9tIv54
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Tremendous turnout for what was going to be the “last dance” for Arizona Speedway due to noise complaints, but it was announced by the AZ Land Department that they’ve been granted an extension on their lease. They will complete their full season.
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Lost in the madness, @SheldonCreed scored his first Xfinity Series top-10 driving for @TeamBJMcLeod . He will be racing for @RCRracing full-time in the NXS next season. #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs #Championship4
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
10 years
@GinaMarieZ Look what I made a while back http://t.co/A9ya3SyY2I
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
2 years
Brad @Keselowski in that outstanding Ken Block tribute is the first car on track for testing @PhoenixRaceway ! #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
. @PhoenixRaceway to host #NASCAR Championship in 2023 for a fourth-straight year. Also being announced that grandstand seats have SOLD OUT six months in advance for the Cup finale. @azcsports has the exclusive with Julie Giese and Mayor of Avondale.
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Cole Cusumano
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Made my radio debut alongside my brother @Steven_Cusumano to talk all things #NASCAR . Had to represent @PhoenixRaceway on the east coast! 🏁
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
And so begins Year 6 covering the sport I love. I’ll admit, I got major FOMO seeing the Daytona Beach mailing address when opening this, but I feel so honored to be a small part of NASCAR’s 75th anniversary. 🏁
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
Here’s the loaded entry list for the #NASCAR Camping World Truck Series regular season finale. @willrodgers65 and @TaylorGray17_ makes their NCWTS debut. @KazGrala , @joshberry , @sam_mayer_ and Paul Menard return. TBD for @NieceMotorsport No. 45, as Chastain was ineligible.
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Cole Cusumano
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. @CoreyLaJoie turned a couple laps then brought his No. 7 back to the garage. I heard a @SpireMotorsport crew member say “something came off.” #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
9 months
Ryan @Blaney is back. One more splitter reference photo. No cars on track currently. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
3 years
I wasn’t quick enough with my camera, but @chrishacker_ takes the W on the weekend. Saw him in the Truck Series garage earlier rocking a Michael Myers tee 🔪🎃 #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
7 years
ONE WEEK til mama @OfficialRezz 😍
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
8 years
In love with @LupeFiasco 's "Pick Up The Phone." It's just so lyrically deep it's insanity. Gotta love the OG Lupe
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
Phoenix Raceway is getting pretty good at this concert thing … 20,000 strong at the one-mile track. Next up is the multi-stage EDM event Goldrush this weekend.
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Cole Cusumano
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I’m told teams are ONLY testing mufflers, then acting on what was found yesterday with the tire/aero combination — which drivers reacted to positively. That means no gearbox/shifting tests. Would take too much time to conduct and #NASCAR felt this would be more productive.
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Cole Cusumano
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Security guard on pit road 1000000% thought I was @frankiemuniz and asked when I was going back Xfinity racing. 😂 Someone hook it up! I’m game! Also appreciate the compliment LOL
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Cole Cusumano
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ICYMI: @Mc_Driver made his presence know at Sonoma and is trending in the right direction. - All but one lap run inside top 15 - 1-of-4 to earn points in both stages - Riding back-to-back top 10s - Laps led in three of last four races #NASCAR @Team_FRM
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Cole Cusumano
6 years
@nownowband is on at PF Changs. I dig it
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Cole Cusumano
1 year
. @SageKaram and @JoeGrafJr throwing 🔥 as @SOMPatriots Racing Night gets underway! #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
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Chase Elliott signs autographs exiting the track. Man of the people. #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
Seven-time Champion @JimmieJohnson is back in a stock car … the No. 84 for @LegacyMotorclub . #NASCAR
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
Been pursuing this story for years and I’m thrilled it was able to come to fruition … I’m revisiting @WGI 2012 a decade later! Special thanks to @AllenBestwick , Marcos Ambrose, @keselowski and @KyleBusch for making this possible. And please excuse my elementary promo. #NASCAR
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@Cole_Cusumano_
Cole Cusumano
4 years
That’s a wrap! Thank you @Cronkite_ASU ✌️ Points if you can guess the movie reference 👨‍👦🥁🍷
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Cole Cusumano
2 months
Deconstruction begins in Downtown.
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Cole Cusumano
7 years
Honestly in love with my car #BradK @keselowski
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Cole Cusumano
4 years
@Mets Just hours after @TheRealSmith2_ hit a home run on his birthday at Chase Field 😂 we brought Happy Birthday glasses for photos
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Cole Cusumano
2 years
Quite possibly the best merch on the market across NASCAR.
@Team_SHR26
Sam Hunt Racing
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˙uʍop ǝpᴉsdn ǝɥʇ oʇ ǝɯoɔlǝM Shop the strange new collection of things at ! #TeamToyota | @luecreates | #SHRMerch | #LueCreative
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Cole Cusumano
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. @ToddGilliland_ is out of the No. 38 this weekend and in the No. 15 @RickWareRacing Ford. Quiet but strong observation I’ve made: Since the garage has opened, he’s been glued to the team essentially the entire time. Love the initiative! #NASCAR | #UnitedRentals500 | #NASCAR75
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