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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
  • https://frontstretch.com/2023/08/30/matt-dibenedetto-departing-rackley-after-2023/
• 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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