Monday Morning Pit Box: Pit Road Gives & Takes Away From Ryan Blaney
Ryan Blaney gained stage points with early strategy, but crashed after a late speeding penalty.
Ryan Blaney gained stage points with early strategy, but crashed after a late speeding penalty.
In a day that saw him mired as far back as 30th, the Melon Man clawed his way back into the top five for a runner-up finish.
After being a surprising non-factor at Singapore, Verstappen returned to form in Japan, winning handily to clinch Red Bull’s sixth Constructors’ Championship.
Logan Seavey became the first driver since Kyle Larson in 2011 to sweep USAC features at Eldora.
Kyle Larson has led 350 laps on 1.5-mile tracks this season, but it has not translated to a win.
The RFK Xfinity Series team last operated in 2018.
Verstappen took home his 13th win of the season, clinching Red Bull’s sixth Constructors’ Championship in the process.
On-site reporters Stephen Stumpf and Wyatt Watson caught up with multiple Cup drivers to see what they had to say.
The 26-year-old from Mooresville, N.C. exits as the Xfinity Series points leader.
“I just feel kind of like a choked,” Kligerman said. “I want to win here really badly. I want a damn cowboy hat.”