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Post-Race Roundup: What Cup Drivers Had to Say After Talladega

NASCAR Cup Series

#24: William Byron, Hendrick Motorsports, Axalta Chevrolet Camaro, #22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #12: Ryan Blaney, Team Penske, Menards/Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #19: Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs Racing, Bass Pro Shops Toyota Camry

On-site reporters caught up with a number of NASCAR Cup Series drivers after the playoff race at Talladega.

Only Yesterday: Is Denny Hamlin Really Better Than Some NASCAR Champions?

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Hamlin’s the best without a title. How many with a title is he better than?

Did You Notice?: RFK Racing Success Pushing Stewart-Haas Racing Out at Ford?

NASCAR Cup Series

#4: Kevin Harvick, Stewart-Haas Racing, Rheem Ford Mustang and #38: Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports, Speedy Cash Ford Mustang

Does Stewart-Haas Racing need to consider a change in manufacturer in order to dig out of its deep hole?

Thinkin’ Out Loud at Daytona: A Bigger Story Overshadows NASCAR Playoff Cut

NASCAR Cup Series

#22: Joey Logano, Team Penske, Shell Pennzoil Ford Mustang, #9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, LLumar Chevrolet Camaro, #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro

There was one much bigger story that overshadowed all others, and it had nothing to do with the playoffs.