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Thinkin’ Out Loud at Daytona: A Bigger Story Overshadows NASCAR Playoff Cut

Nascar Cup Series

#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, LLumar Chevrolet Camaro, #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro

There was one much bigger story that overshadowed all others, and it had nothing to do with the playoffs.

Thinkin’ Out Loud at Indianapolis: Wasn’t It Nice to Have 2 Hours of Non-Stop Racing?

NASCAR Cup Series #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro on track in the Verizon 200 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway road course, NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

Sunday’s Verizon 200 at The Brickyard was the first Cup race with one caution since 2012.

Thinkin’ Out Loud at Richmond: Ford Has Figured Out How to Win the Championship

Nascar Cup Series

#17: Chris Buescher, RFK Racing, Fastenal Ford Mustang and #34: Michael McDowell, Front Row Motorsports, StageFront.VIP Ford Mustang

If Sunday is any indication, Ford is more ready for the playoffs than you might think.