2021 NASCAR Cup Series
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Phoenix 2
Larson's first title. All four were up front with Truex leading. Caution comes out and Larson's pit crew put him P1. Dirty air keeps Truex too far from Larson.
Martinsville 2
"He’s a hack" race where Bowman spins Hamlin and goes on to win. Some points drama at the end with Truex sneaking into final four over Brad and Kyle"
Kansas 2
Would probably be 2.5. Hard to pass, had to find clean air. Chase makes it interesting at end but can't keep it off wall. Anniversary of Ricky Hendrick death
Texas 2
Larson punches final four ticket, leading 256 laps. He survived lots of late restarts and wasn't really challenged. 45% in poll
ROVAL
Lots of drama. More Harvick-Elliott conflict, Reddick bumps Byron to cost him and Larson has issue but team replaced equipment and somehow wins
Talladega 2
It should be a one with it being rain-shortened, but the action was good as drivers knew rain was coming. Wreck brings out yellow and it doesn't resume
Las Vegas 2
Don't remember it. Got 23% in poll. Hamlin led 137 laps and advanced to round of eight. Elliott 2nd, KyBusch 3rd
Bristol Night Race
Awesome battle between Harvick and Elliott ends with 9's tire cut. Larson gets by 4 with a few remaining. 4 and 9 confront after. Great racing, passing
Richmond 2
Truex gets penalty for jumping start. Denny led 197 laps but Truex gets lead late and dominates for long green flag run. Final stage was boring
Southern 500
Larson led 156 laps but caution flew at good time for Denny and he took control of race. Larson kept it close before trying wall ride. 90% on poll, not that good
Daytona 2
Typical chaotic Daytona race. Blaney leads on white flag and big wreck occurs behind. Huge number of lead changes with 45. Reddick makes playoffs over 3
Michigan
Really good finish with Blaney blocking Byron with Hendrick leading most of race. Blaney got good jump on last restart to get lead. Also had pit strategy
Indy Road Course
Cup debut on road course. Lots of wrecks including big one with curbing. Larson and Elliott were best cars, Briscoe wrecks Hamlin and AJ give Kaulig first
Watkins Glen
Another Hendrick 1-2 road course and Truex 3rd. Intriguing at the end with Elliott recovering and trying to chase Larson. Larson still too fast though
New Hampshire
KFB spins from lead when rain comes. Blaney and Brad were good. But Aric had great long run car and pulls off upset. First win since 2018. Bell close 2nd
Atlanta 2
Last race on old surface. Red flag to repair track. Best two cars deserved it. Kyle passed Kurt with 40 to go but Kurt returned with 20 left. Ross helped 1
Road America
Another road course win for Chase in Cup's debut at RA. He started 34th. Good racing early with Cindric, Matty D. Chase won by 5.7 seconds over Bell
Pocono 2
Crazy story with Kyle winning despite mechanical issue being stuck in 4th gear. It's all fuel saving at the end and makes it. Fun strategy race
Pocono 1
Larson blew tire on final lap. Some really good racing at Pocono which is hard to find. 8 cautions make field closer. Shorter race. First of doubleheader
Nashville
How was this 77%? Larson led 264 laps. Several issues with brakes and tires. First race in Nashville in like 10 years. Also first time Larson ran Valvoline
All-Star Race
Torn because the format is stupid with six rounds and inversion making it confusing. But the end is awesome with amazing pass by Larson on Chase and BK
Sonoma
Larson swept the stages, but the race was competitive throughout the field. Lots of close racing. Larson and Chase were strong, Truex in 3rd
Coca-Cola 600
Larson's first win in race longer than 400 miles. He kicked ass sweeping all three stages. Another Hendrick masterclass with others also in T5
COTA
First COTA race. Rain shortened. Although it was called a few laps early, it was entertaining with hard conditions. Several wrecks. Exciting passes
Dover
Hendrick domination finishing 1-2-3-4. Larson led 263 laps but Bowman's pit crew performed and he got lead on late restart
Darlington
Don't know how this was 72%. Truex led 248 of 293 laps. First 750hp race of year. Larson got pretty close but hard to pass and Truex cruised
Kansas
Kyle wins on his birthday for 2nd time. Larson clearly was best car but lost lead then made contact with 12. Harvick 2nd. Reddick tire sat in grass forever
Talladega
A typical Talladega race. Matt D moved up to block high line which gave Brad the lead. Joey flipped early. Both stages ended under yellow
Richmond
Two cars dominated - Hamlin, who led half the race, and Logano. Hamlin beat Logano off pit road but 48 had lots of grip and cleared Hamlin
Martinsville
Early rain, moved to Monday. Blaney sweeps first two stages. Hamlin strong in final but Truex has better long run car. Lots of wrecks. Good passing
Bristol Dirt
First dirt race. Some issues with vision, overheating and tire wear but it was pretty fun. Truex led early, Suarez impressed. Joey took over. Overtime finish
Atlanta
Larson dominated first two stages and led 269 of 325 total laps. But with only two cautions Blaney had better long run car and passed 5 with like 10 to go
Phoenix
Blaney wins first stage. Logano dominates to win stage two in boring fashion. Truex then takes control in third, leading Logano by about two seconds in end
Las Vegas
Larson's first Hendrick win and first on 1.5 mile track. Great racing early with lots of competition and passing. Then Larson takes over after long green flag
Homestead
Byron's second win and first for Fugle. He dominated the final stage and took it easy at the end. Reddick finished 2nd
Daytona Road Course
Chase led majority of the race and strung things out. But in the end there were lots of spins which took contenders out. Bell gets first win passing 22
Daytona 500
Some early cautions but the ending is pretty good minus the final lap with McDowell bumping BK which turned him and leader Logano
