Flat tires and broken steering systems impaired last year’s Bristol elimination race. Dr. Diandra explains the changes that may prevent the same problems from hindering tonight’s race.
Playoff drivers, especially those in the bottom half, need to avoid accidents at Bristol. Here are the drivers most likely to be involved in accidents.
Winning Kansas will require executing a mistake-free race — something some championship contenders failed to do in the first race of the 2023 playoffs.
If your driver had a less-than-ideal finish at Darlington, don’t panic. Even some future champions have struggled through the first round of the playoffs.
A Daytona winner from outside the 15 playoff-confirmed drivers is highly unlikely to impact the playoffs — but a repeat winner could make the championship race even more exciting.
With road course aces like Chase Elliott and Michael McDowell looking for their first wins of the season, the tracks’ disparities increase the likelihood of two different winners.
The Next Gen car makes starting near the front less important at tracks less than 1 mile but more important at tracks between a mile and a mile-and-a-half.
