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From ESPN:  Kevin Harvickled a 1-2-3 podium sweep for Ford while proving that veteran experience still counts for something in NASCAR....
DAYS'S DEBUT: Alon Day became the first Israeli driver to start a race at NASCAR's highest level. He finished 32nd out of 40. The 25-year-old from Tel Aviv as named Israel's 2016 "Athlete of the Year.''. http://www.espn.com/racing/nascar/cup/story/_/id/19735184/kevin-harvick-posts-dominant-win-sonona-earn-1st-victory-season
Since only 38 cars entered and started the race so where did the other 2 drivers come from 
Journalism is just going in the toilet. Do journalists even care if they get the facts right anymore?
This story was written by some unknown writer from the AP.