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Stock Car Scoop: Who Should Have Been Awarded Final Title Berth?

While Ryan Blaney sped to a victory in a must-win situation at Martinsville Speedway on Sunday (Nov. 3), controversy unfolded behind as William Byron benefitted from apparent race manipulation and Christopher Bell rode the wall. The two tied on points, and after much deliberation, NASCAR awarded Byron the final spot in the title race at Phoenix Raceway.

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Adam Cheek and Tristan Ell debate who should’ve gotten the final spot, discuss Blaney’s gritty drive to the win and more.

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About the author

Adam Cheek joined Frontstretch as a contributing writer in January 2019. A 2020 graduate of VCU, he covered sports there and later spent a year and a half as a sports host on 910 the Fan in Richmond, VA. He's freelanced for Richmond Magazine and the Richmond Times-Dispatch, and also hosts the "Adam Cheek's Sports Week" podcast. Adam has followed racing since the age of three, inheriting the passion from his grandfather, who raced in amateur events up and down the East Coast in the 1950s.

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Echo

bubba, his dumb answers are most like Brian France.

Deacon Blues

Great Scoop, guys! Was happy to see Blaney win but was disappointed about what happened with Bell.