Those chasing Kyle Larson for the NASCAR Cup Series championship might be tempted to look with dismay at the respective career statistics of the top competitors at Phoenix Raceway…
Hamlin survived pit road misery, a safety violation and a trip to 31st before charging to fifth. Sadly, the championship points went the way of Kyle Larson, because racing is cruel like that.
MOTORSPORTS TV THIS WEEK (ET)
Friday October 16 3:30 p.m., NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Practice and Qualifying at Phoenix Raceway, FS2 7:30 p.m., NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series: Chase race at Phoenix Raceway, FS1 Saturday October 17 2 p.m., NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Practice and Qualifying at Phoenix Raceway, ESPN Unlimited 4:30 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Practice and Qualifying at Phoenix Raceway, truTV and HBO Max 7 p.m., NASCAR Countdown Live, The CW 7:30 p.m., NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series: Timberland PRO 200 at Phoenix Raceway, The CW and ESPN Unlimited Sunday October 18 2:30 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: USA Sports Pre-Race: Phoenix, USA Network 3 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: Freeway Insurance 500 at Phoenix Raceway, USA Network and HBO Max 6 p.m., NASCAR Cup Series: USA Sports Post-Race: Phoenix, USA Network
Winner: Chase Briscoe Average Speed of Race Winner: 139.561 mph. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 52 Mins, 11 Secs. Margin of Victory: .029 Seconds. Caution Flags:6 for 33 laps Lead Changes: 11 among 5 drivers. Stage 1 Top 10: 5,19,20,2,45,7,67,77, 17, 12 Stage 2 Top 10: 20,12,11,5,45,2,19,21,9,77 Fastest Lap: #5 Lap 2 / 29.369
