Mikey's NASCAR Podcast Joe Gibbs Racing Charlotte Chase Race Recap Episode #18

Introduction: Hello everyone and welcome to episode #18 of the podcast. This week we will be talking about the previous Chase race at Charlotte. Talking Points: Would Kyle Larson continue his dominance at Charlotte? Would Chase Briscoe win back to back races at Charlotte? Would Denny Hamlin win when it matters most at Charlotte? What would the Chase standings look like after the race at Charlotte? Driver Race Recaps: Chase Briscoe: - Chase Briscoe won again in epic fashion holding off the hard charging Bell in the end - Briscoe had a fast car and was motivated to continue building off his momentum at Charlotte - Briscoe has a unique relationship with his crew chief James Small, and they produce results when the pressure is on Denny Hamlin: - Many people are starting to wonder if once again Denny Hamlin will be cursed again in the playoffs - Hamlin had a fast car at Charlotte, but it fell of toward the end of the race  - Hamlin still remains optimistic with great tracks coming up, and knows he needs to keep putting together great days to have a chance at winning a championship Christopher Bell: - Christopher Bell was very disappointed after finishing 2nd for the 8th time this year, in a pivotal moment in the Chase - Though Bell did see a silver lining, as he gained points and was still in contention for a win - There is no reason Bell should be counted out seeing the consistency he has had throughout the Chase Ty Gibbs: - Everyone is starting to wonder where Ty Gibbs went, after starting the Chase so strong - Gibbs still remains positive and optimistic knowing it is not over yet, and he needs to keep putting good races together the rest of the Chase - This year was a huge step in the right direction, and if Ty can end it on a high note that is all you can ask of him Headlines: - NASCAR heads to Phoenix Raceway in an interesting spot in the Chase, and the race could be a decider in who fights for a championship in Miami - Phoenix usually has a lot of unique strategy calls, and the race usually ends in an exciting fashion, so you won't want to miss this race - Drivers to watch for that have a chance at a win at Phoenix are Bell, Hamlin, Byron, and Logano - This race will be exciting to see where everyone stacks up in the Chase standings after Phoenix Outro: That is it for episode #18 of the podcast. Thank you all for listening and I will see you next week for episode #19 of the podcast.