Thinkin’ Out Loud: Package Debut at Daytona Looked Like an Improvement
Some Cup drivers liked the change, while others in the garage felt that it didn’t do much to change Next Gen superspeedway racing.
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Some Cup drivers liked the change, while others in the garage felt that it didn’t do much to change Next Gen superspeedway racing.
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Reactions to the package were mixed among drivers.
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