Monday Morning Pit Box: Variety of Fuel Strategies Play Out at Indianapolis
Meanwhile, a loose wheel undid Erik Jones’ day in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on Sunday.
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Meanwhile, a loose wheel undid Erik Jones’ day in the Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis on Sunday.
Toyota drivers make up the entirety of the top five, with Bubba Wallace joining Briscoe on the front row.
Ty Dillon and Ty Gibbs will race for $1 million and the inaugural in-season title in the Brickyard 400 next weekend.
The two are separated by just seven points for the 12th and final playoff spot heading into Indianapolis.
Chase Elliott led the march of drivers on fresh tires in the closing laps.
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.