While Kyle Larson is coming off a win at the ROVAL last weekend and scored a dominating victory at the Bristol, Tenn. Playoff race four weeks ago (leading 462 of 500 laps), his Hendrick Motorsports teammate – and fellow former series champion – Chase Elliott likes his chances for a second title too.
The 2020 season champion has wins at both Martinsville and Phoenix and a career-best runner-up showing at Las Vegas in 2021 – his last top-10 here.
“Yeah, I think we have a great opportunity for sure and I also feel that if you get to the Round of 8, I truly believe it’s anyone’s game at that point in time. All it takes, is just getting in a good little groove,’’ said Elliott, who is ranked seventh of the eight Playoff drivers – a slim nine-points behind his teammate William Byron in the fourth position entering this three-race round.
“There’s only four races left, so if you get in a good groove this time of year you’re fortunate enough to still be around and have a shot, I think anyone’s whose left could be dangerous.
“I feel we’re in a good spot. I feel good about it and excited about the opportunity.’’
