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Race Discussion: Daytona
Cup: CokeZero Sugar 400
- RFK tag teams the field and gets the win for Chris Buescher
- Should Brad have been penalized for his donuts on the backstretch?
- Ryan Blaney hard hit
- Ryan Preece flips
- Is Chris Buescher a contender yet?
Playoff standings: https://www.nascar.com/standings/nascar-cup-series/
Xfinity: Wa-Wa 250
- Justin Allgier finally gets one
Trucks: Milwaukee Mile
- Grant Enfinger battles Carson Hocevar for the win
- Ty Majeski hit with a massive penalty
News Discussion:
- Joe Gibbs says he expects an announcement soon on Hamlin
- Assume that 23XI will follow
- Carson Hocevar takes over the 42 at Darlington
- Matt DiBenedetto looking for plans for 2024
- AJ Allmendinger may be replaced for 2024 in the Cup Series
- Apparently, there was talk to have Austin Hill replace AJ next year before Haley announced he was leaving and have AJ return to Xfinity for Kaulig
- Chris Rice said on DBC this week that they have the 31 car filled and an announcement will come in the next couple of weeks. Said it will surprise people.
- https://www.jayski.com/2023/08/31/could-ty-dillon-or-daniel-hemric-replace-a-j-allmendinger-at-kaulig-racing/
- DBC says to expect at least one double header on 2024 schedule
- NOT necessarily (or likely) the same track, instead two close tracks
- NOT Saturday/Sunday, but maybe Wednesday/Sunday
- Way to allow an Olympic break without ending season later
Playoff Brackets – Let’s not go through the whole thing. We’ll do first four out and our final fours. Full brackets can be posted on the site.
Eric’s Bracket:
James’ Bracket:
Preview: Darlington
Eric: William Byron
James: Kyle Busch
Fantasy Update: James
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