A driver wins a chaotic race, and everyone else crashes

The story

Kyle Larson won a chaotic Talladega race, securing a large points lead and shifting the championship race, while several other drivers were involved in wrecks.

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Our reading

Kyle Larson’s victory at Talladega was so decisive that it left most of his rivals in the wreckage of their own hopes. The race, which is supposed to be a test of skill and strategy, ended up feeling more like a demolition derby where the only thing that mattered was not getting hit.

It’s strange how a driver who was once seen as a liability on superspeedways can suddenly become the hero of the season. But then again, maybe that’s just how NASCAR works: a week of bad luck, a week of divine intervention, and suddenly you’re the favorite.

Now, all Larson has to do is not crash in the final two races. That’s all. No pressure.