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HMS Crew Chief Laughs at Title Chaos
HMS crew chief Cliff Daniels laughs off title panic after Kyle Larson’s Phoenix stumble.
In brief
HMS crew chief Cliff Daniels laughs off title panic after Kyle Larson’s Phoenix stumble. HMS crew chief Cliff Daniels says the team’s Phoenix race setback won’t end their championship hopes after three races remain. Originally reported by EssentiallySports.
Phoenix Race Setback
Kyle Larson dropped to 28th after a lap loss at Phoenix with three races left in the Cup Series season.
“i think it’s great”
Crew Chief’s Composure
Cliff Daniels says the team’s Phoenix race didn’t change their championship chances despite early struggles.
“i chuckle every time we try to crown a champion before the end of the year”
Title Chase Evolution
Daniels notes six to seven teams are now in contention with three races remaining for the championship.
“is it six or seven that are more in contention now”
Talladega Challenges
The team must adapt to fuel saving and pit-road timing at Talladega’s superspeedway next.
“there’s always going to be the balance of what you have to do to save fuel”
Larson’s Talladega History
Larson has never won at Talladega but finished second in April 2025.
“he did finish 2nd in april 2025”
Phoenix Recovery Plan
Daniels says the team will learn from Phoenix and focus on executing better at Talladega.
“we’ve got to learn from it, be tough, be strong”
Championship Confidence
Daniels believes the team can stay in the championship fight with three races remaining.
“we’re still up by just a little bit”
Here's the gist
HMS crew chief Cliff Daniels says the team’s Phoenix race setback won’t end their championship hopes after three races remain.
