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NASCAR Championship Fight Blows Wide Open
Kyle Larson's crash at Phoenix leaves seven drivers within reach of NASCAR Cup Series title.
In brief
Kyle Larson's crash at Phoenix leaves seven drivers within reach of NASCAR Cup Series title. Kyle Larson's crash at Phoenix Raceway dropped him to 34th place, allowing seven drivers to close the gap on the NASCAR Cup Series championship with three races remaining. Originally reported by Autoweek.
Race Results
Kyle Larson crashed at Phoenix Raceway, finishing 34th after hitting the first-turn wall.
“I just blew a right front (tire), I guess, like a lot of people were”
Championship Standings
Seven drivers now within reach of NASCAR Cup Series championship with three races remaining.
Larson's Lead
Larson holds a five-point lead over Christopher Bell, with Chase Briscoe 24 points back.
Reddick's Victory
Tyler Reddick wins with a 0.801-second margin over Ryan Blaney after six months without a win.
“Just something about today, I had a really good feeling”
Team Strategy
Reddick's crew chief changed only two tires to maintain control during the race.
“We knew we were putting scuffs on there regardless”
Race Impact
Larson's crash dropped him to 34th place, his worst finish since July at Indianapolis.
What to remember
Kyle Larson's crash at Phoenix Raceway dropped him to 34th place, allowing seven drivers to close the gap on the NASCAR Cup Series championship with three races remaining.
