The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Las Vegas Sunday, and William Byron beat teammate Kyle Larson to take the checkered flag.
Race Discussion:
- William Byron wins overtime shootout, fending off Kyle Larson for the win.
- Chase Elliott out with leg injury
- Josh Berry filled in at Vegas
- Berry will continue to drive on ovals
- Jordan Taylor will drive at COTA
- Austin Hill spoils the Kaulig party, passing Chandler Smith with one to go to win the Xfinity race
- Kyle Busch gets the first leg of the sweep with victory in Truck Series race
- First win for KBM with Chevrolet
News Discussion:
- Ross Chastain wants to play in IndyCar too
- https://www.jayski.com/2023/03/05/ross-chastain-would-like-to-consider-indycar-one-day/
- Martinsville Speedway is taking out about 20 feet of wall to preserve it
- Will be at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a bit if it will fit
- https://twitter.com/caramariecooper/status/1633183559618899969
- Carson Hocevar will run six races in Xfinity this season for Spire Motorsports (77)
- First race will be at Dover
- https://twitter.com/SpireMotorsport/status/1633256271687323648
- Kyle Petty says “Ryan Blaney is the new Kasey Kahne. Potential unfulfilled. Everybody wants to talk about what he can do, but he never does anything.”
- https://twitter.com/danielmcfadin/status/1632833878497939464
Phoenix Picks:
Cup:
Eric: Aric Almirola
James: Kevin Harvick
Fantasy Update: James
Shoutouts if any
Black Flags
Close show
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