Bullpen Roundup: What Cup Drivers Had to Say Before Texas
On-site reporters Stephen Stumpf and Wyatt Watson caught up with multiple Cup drivers to see what they had to say.
Martin Truex Jr.
Only Yesterday: Is Denny Hamlin Really Better Than Some NASCAR Champions?
Hamlin’s the best without a title. How many with a title is he better than?
5 Points to Ponder: Title or Not, Denny Hamlin Is Making This Fun
Also, after barely advancing to the Round of 12, Martin Truex Jr. and Bubba Wallace are well positioned to advance to the Round of 8.
Thinkin’ Out Loud at Bristol: Denny Hamlin Is Rising to the Challenge … So Far
The 42-year-old is still chasing his first championship, and he made a statement in the Round of 16.
The Big 6: Questions Answered After Denny Hamlin Conquers the Night Race at Bristol
It’s Hamlin’s third win of 2023.
Stock Car Scoop: 2 Former NASCAR Cup Champions Eliminated at Bristol
Adam Cheek and Michael Massie are joined by Dustin Albino to break down 2023’s Bristol Motor Speedway Night Race.
Bubba Wallace, Martin Truex Jr. Escape Chaotic Bristol, Advance in Playoffs
Bubba Wallace and Martin Truex Jr. did enough to survive mayhem at Bristol and move on in the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs.
4 Burning Questions: Just How Good Will Shane van Gisbergen be Next Year?
We finally know where Shane van Ginsbergen is going, but that leaves a new question: How will he do in his part-time schedule in 2024?
2-Headed Monster: Is the Regular Season Championship Meaningless?
Martin Truex Jr., the regular season champion, is currently below the cut line and in danger of being eliminated.
Happy Hour: Noah Gragson Returns … But Where To?
The trio reacts to road course stage breaks coming back, Martin Truex Jr.’s playoff bubble problem and Noah Gragson’s future.
5 Points to Ponder: The 2 Alpha Problem at Hendrick Motorsports
Also, who are rising to be the championship favorites after two races? And does Kansas really need two races on the schedule?
Couch Potato Tuesday: NBC Sports Fails to Properly Cover Tire Woes in Kansas
NBC Sports needs to realize that the playoffs are not the end-all.