Race Weekend Central

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

2021 Phoenix Cup Championship 4 Media Day Denny Hamlin Martin Truex Jr Chase Elliott Kyle Larson Sean Gardner

(Photo by Sean Gardner/Sean Gardner via NASCAR Media)

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

5 Points to Ponder: The 2 Alpha Problem at Hendrick Motorsports

Nascar Cup Series

#9: Chase Elliott, Hendrick Motorsports, NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet Camaro, #5: Kyle Larson, Hendrick Motorsports, Valvoline Chevrolet Camaro

Also, who are rising to be the championship favorites after two races? And does Kansas really need two races on the schedule?

The Big 6: Questions Answered After Tyler Reddick’s Bold Move to Win in Kansas

#45: Tyler Reddick, 23XI Racing, MoneyLion Toyota Camry

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Tyler Reddick had himself a day at Kansas, but the bottom four in the playoff standings may all be in trouble with just one race left in this round.