Ryan Blaney was the race winner! His second in a row and the third podium in three races for him after finishing second at Indy. Great momentum for him going into the playoffs.
Speaking of the playoffs, they have been set now with Tyler Reddick claiming the last qualifying spot for the playoffs. Kevin Harvick finished last in the seeding but he was already qualified for the playoffs.
Here are the standings following the Daytona race:
It was a close finish but Ryan Blaney prevailed and won the Michigan race! I caught the last 8 laps and it was a storm burner, great action 'til the checkered flag! I've always enjoyed the Michigan, and California, races. Just seems there's something about those 2 mile ovals that just create some great races.
One more race to set the grid for the Playoffs. See who will be the next champion, any guesses?
Here are the standings following the Michigan race:
A.J. Allmendinger wins at the Inaugural Indy Road Course race! I checked to see if that puts him into the playoff races but I couldn't find anything that said he was in so he must not qualify because of his part-time status.
That was only his 4th cup race this year. Still, great achievement for a part-time ride. I'm pretty sure that he's running cup full time next year so he may be someone to keep an eye on for next year.
Here are the standings following the Indy Road Course race:
And Kyle Larson wins again, fifth time this year! Seems to be no stopping Rick Hendrick Motorsports, the team is certainly firing on all cylinders. It'll be interesting to see how they react to the new chassis next year.
Here are the standings following the Watkins Glen race:
