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The Prowler

The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler

The student-run online newspaper for Starr's Mill High School

The Prowler

Weather has been the main question leading up to NASCAR’s tripleheader this weekend at Atlanta Motor Speedway. After sunshine and great temperatures on Friday, persistent moisture has teams searching for a break in the weather to allow for Saturday’s on-track activities.

For truck’s sake!

Rilee Stapleton, Editor-in-Chief
February 23, 2019
Cole Custer, driver of the No. 00 Jacob Companies Ford for Stewart-Hass Racing, wheels his car around 1.54-mile Atlanta Motor Speedway during one of Friday’s practices. Custer paced the first session at a speed of 178.218 mph and fell to third during the second practice. Custer will lead the race to the green flag this afternoon at 2 p.m.

‘Mist’ opportunity

Jenna Sanders, Sports Editor
February 23, 2019
Aric Almirola, driver of the No. 10 Smithfield Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, won the pole with a time of 30.550 seconds. He lead a pack of Fords that crowded the top five spots, with Denny Hamlin’s No. 11 FedEx Ground Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing being the only non-Ford top-five finisher.

Built Ford fast

Rilee Stapleton, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2019
Tires play a large role in racing, especially at Atlanta Motor Speedway where an aged, abrasive racing surface wears down tires after only a few laps. This tire wear creates a need for more strategic use of pit stops.

Tired of being worn out

Jenna Sanders, Sports Editor
February 22, 2019
Justin Haley, driver of the No. 11 LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevy for Kaulig Racing, finished with a time of 31.184 seconds and a top speed of 177.783 mph. Haley led a group of Chevrolet drivers that dominated the standings in the NXS practices. In both practices, Chevy boasted nine top-15 finishers.

Chevy heavy

Rilee Stapleton, Editor-in-Chief
February 22, 2019
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