"Kansas Race Recap: Hamlin Takes the Win Amidst Pit Road Brawl and Betting Odds"

The NASCAR Cup Series race at Kansas Speedway was a banger with 37 lead changes, 11 cautions, and an epic battle for the win between Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson. Ross Chastain continues to be the main character of the season, despite being involved in another controversy after decking Noah Gragson. Hendrick Motorsports and Joe Gibbs Racing are neck and neck in the competition. NASCAR's new penalty transparency is unprecedented and should help the series ward off accusations of favoritism. William Byron rallied back from being three laps down to finish third.