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sports3 months ago

Elliott Wins Kansas OT, Secures Spot in NASCAR Round of 8

Denny Hamlin defended his last-lap aggressive move on Bubba Wallace at Kansas Speedway, emphasizing his focus on winning and his role as a driver, not team owner. Hamlin acknowledged the risks of racing for victory, explained his racing strategy, and highlighted Wallace's impressive season, while also addressing potential tensions following their collision. Hamlin remains confident in his and Wallace's performances as they advance in the NASCAR playoffs.

via NASCAR.com|
#hamlin#kansas-speedway#nascar
sports3 months ago

Chase Elliott Clinches Kansas Win in Overtime Thriller

Chase Elliott won the NASCAR Cup race at Kansas Speedway in a dramatic finish, outdueling Denny Hamlin, who faced mechanical issues. Drivers shared their reactions, highlighting the race's unpredictability and their performances, with Elliott expressing pride and excitement, while others discussed their strategies and challenges faced during the race.

via NBC Sports|
#chase-elliott#driver-reactions#kansas-speedway
sports3 months ago

NASCAR at Kansas: Race Weekend Guide and Highlights

The Xfinity Series playoffs continue at Kansas Speedway with a race scheduled for Saturday at 4:10 p.m., featuring 200 laps on a 1.5-mile track, with TV coverage on CW and radio on MRN and SiriusXM. The race will be held under mainly sunny weather with temperatures around 85-87°F. Key drivers include Connor Zilisch, who leads the series, and Justin Allgaier, with six wins on similar tracks. The event also marks the continuation of the playoff eliminations and series standings.

via NBC Sports|
#kansas-speedway#nascar#race-schedule
sports2 years ago

"Christopher Bell Dominates NASCAR Kansas, Secures Pole Position and Playoff Advantage"

Christopher Bell secured the pole position for the NASCAR race at Kansas Speedway with an average lap speed of 180.276mph. This is Bell's fourth pole of the season and eighth of his career. Kyle Larson and Martin Truex Jr. qualified second and third, respectively. Reddick and Elliott completed the top five. In the first round of qualifying, Reddick led Group A, while Chastain topped Group B. Several playoff drivers failed to advance to the final round.

via Motorsport.com|
#christopher-bell#kansas-speedway#nascar
sports2 years ago

"Kansas Playoff Race: Drivers to Watch and Favorites for the Championship"

As the Cup playoffs continue, the drivers to watch in the upcoming race at Kansas Speedway include Denny Hamlin, who has a strong track record at Kansas and won the May race; Kyle Larson, who finished second in May and has been consistently competitive in the Next Gen car; Bubba Wallace, defending race winner at Kansas and currently on the cutline to advance; William Byron, the current points leader with his best Kansas finish of third in May; and Kevin Harvick, who needs a strong performance to avoid elimination after struggling in recent Kansas races.

via NBC Sports|
#cup-playoffs#denny-hamlin#kansas-speedway
motorsports2 years ago

"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.

via The Athletic|
#denny-hamlin#kansas-speedway#motorsports