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Leader Matt Kenseth has midrace setback with tire failure at Bristol

Matt Kenseth just can’t catch a break.

Kenseth crashed Sunday while leading at Bristol Motor Speedway on Lap 187. Kenseth's car had a tire failure and slammed into the wall, damaging the right side of his car. Kenseth, who is still seeking his first NASCAR Sprint Cup win of the season, pitted during the caution and was 26th after the incident.

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Kenseth has led laps in all but one Cup race this season, but has one top-10 finish — a seventh at Phoenix — to show for the effort.