Kyle Petty thinks the NASCAR season has one more big twist coming
There's just one race left in the NASCAR regular season, with the final spots in the Chase on the line as the Cup Series heads back to Daytona this weekend. Once the checkered flag is taken in Daytona, the race for the title will be down to just 16 drivers, all of whom will have 10 races to score as many points as they can in an effort to be crowned champion. So far this season, it has been ...…
With only one race remaining in the NASCAR regular season, the focus turns to Daytona where the title chase will involve just 16 drivers. Kyle Petty, commenting on the season so far, believes another major surge in performance could decide the champion. Petty pointed out the dominance of Tyler Reddick at the start of the year, Denny Hamlin's impressive points run, and Joey Logano's recent hot streak that propelled him into championship contention.
He wonders who will make the next big comeback in the final 10 races, hinting at potential contenders like Ryan Blaney, Ty Gibbs, or even a repeat of Denny Hamlin's second streak. While traditionally drivers need to be among the top six or seven to challenge for the title, Petty suggests the unpredictable nature of this year's hot streaks could make any of the qualifying 16 drivers capable of winning the championship if their luck holds out. The Chase for the NASCAR Cup begins on September 6 at Darlington Raceway.
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