Analyzing trends in the NASCAR 2024 Cup playoffs at halfway: Alex Bowman, Denny Hamlin, officiating and more
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Were three victories by drivers outside the playoffs a surprise if the schedule was full of wild cards? (1:00 ); impact of the Next Gen on teams’ “opportunity” for victories (3:30 ); can Steve spot how the cars can be differentiated now? (6:00 ); the acceptance of new technology in NASCAR and where it can head next (9:00 ); Steve’s ideas for helping improve TV storytelling in NASCAR races (10:30 ); the influx of personnel into the NASCAR labor market as teams restructure (12:30 ); how race teams have diversified into non-racing manufacturing industries that require high-end precision (14:00 ); Alex Bowman’s amazing run (18:00 ); can Kyle Busch extend his streak of seasons with at least one victory (21:30 ); what is happening with NASCAR and the inconsistent enforcement of its Damaged Vehicle Policy? (25:00 ); how NASCAR could have handled communication of its new policy better before Talladega (29:00 ); will the final four races shift the focus solely back to wining playoff drivers (33:00 ); the mystery of Denny Hamlin in the 2024 playoffs (35:00 ).
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