Truex Jr Favored To Sweep Round 1 At Daytona
Martin Truex Jr is seen as the likely winner of Round 1 with strong support from insiders. Kurt Busch and Clint Bowyer are noted rivals, while Bowman and Dillon clash over playoff momentum. Watch for payback at the Charlotte Roval and a potential Truex sweep.
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Roval Playoff Cutoff At Charlotte Motor Speedway
The NASCAR playoff race on the 2.28 mile Roval at Charlotte sets a four driver elimination as Byron, Bowman, Bowyer and Blaney contend against Keselowski and others. Replays from last year show a chaotic turn one pileup sparked by Keselowski. Bowyer embraces the do or die atmosphere while Truex leads with two playoff wins.
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Truex Dominates Richmond as Jones Disqualified
Martin Truex Jr. earns back-to-back playoff wins at Richmond Raceway passing teammates Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch. Erik Jones is disqualified after post-race inspection for rear wheel alignment, gaining one point. Joe Gibbs Racing occupies the top three spots. Bubba Wallace shows improvement with a 12th at Richmond while Daniel Suarez leads non-playoff drivers in ninth.
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Bank of America 400 at Charlotte Roval Preview
Ken Willis notes six winless Cup Series playoff entrants with five still alive after Round 1. Kyle Larson and Ryan Newman pace the field heading into Charlotte as Cup and Xfinity schedules outline NBCSN and NBC coverage from Friday practice to Sunday's green flag.
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