Thinkin’ Out Loud at Las Vegas: In a Format That Emphasizes Winning, Teams Still Prioritize Points
For some playoff drivers, the incentive to win apparently did not outweigh the opportunity for a good points day.
For some playoff drivers, the incentive to win apparently did not outweigh the opportunity for a good points day.
Among them, is it finally time for Jimmie Johnson to hang up his helmet?
Meanwhile, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson overcame pit road adversity to salvage solid finishes.
Christopher Bell missed out on a win during his dominant Las Vegas performance thanks to strategy.
Logano’s third win of the season ensured his shot at his third title in Phoenix.
Bell also started on the pole in the fall 2023 race in Sin City.
Want some betting suggestions for Las Vegas? Tino Pattigno has some thoughts.
With the start of the Round of 8 kicking off this weekend, who’ll be left standing when the series gets to Phoenix?
And that’s not good during the playoffs.
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