Monday Morning Pit Box: Pit Strategy No Match For Shane van Gisbergen in Chicago
However, some drivers did gain track position from pitting late for fresh tires.
However, some drivers did gain track position from pitting late for fresh tires.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Tyler Reddick and Carson Hocevar rallied to the top 10 after a late pit stop for fresh rubber.
Meanwhile, Brad Keselowski and the No. 6 team botched pit strategy to lose their shot at the win.
The caution fell right in the middle of the final pit cycle of the day, helping some drivers and hurting others.
Several Bowties saw their good days go sour in the waning laps in the Irish Hills.
Blaney’s pit crew was among the many who played a big role in greats days for their drivers at the 1.33-mile track.
Denny Hamlin, Tyler Reddick, and Christopher Bell all stumbled on their final pit stops in NASCAR’s longest race.
Fresh right-side tires aided Christopher Bell on his way to the million dollars in Sunday’s (May 18) All-Star Race.
Chase Elliott and Josh Berry were among the drivers with pit road issues in The Sunflower State.
Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland gained significant track position on strategy calls, with varying degrees of success.