Deciding NASCAR Cup driver ratings entering the Chase for the championship
Entering the NASCAR Cup Series Chase for the Championship, who has the most momentum, and who is stumbling into the postseason? We're going to break it all down, and when we're done, we aren't going to tell you the rankings for every driver -- you get to decide. It's all free, just ...…
Denny Hamlin, the NASCAR Chase favorite, enters his first year of the second iteration of the Chase for the Championship with a two-month age before his intended retirement and 14 months before his last chance to win an elusive championship. The 46-year-old driver is 25 points ahead of Ryan Blaney and 35 over Tyler Reddick in the standings.
Hamlin acknowledges that winning the championship would be gratifying, but he emphasizes that his focus remains on his legacy and the long-term success of his career. Despite the more challenging nature of this new format, Hamlin remains optimistic about his chances, stating that a larger body of work over a longer period of time will ultimately prove his superiority.
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