EPISODE · Aug 8, 2023 · 46 MIN
Michigan: The winning strategy of Chris Buescher over Martin Truex Jr.; Brad Keselowski’s immense impact as a team owner; 23XI Racing’s systemic pit crew problems; Indy goes international
from NASCAR on NBC podcast · host Nate Ryan, NASCAR on NBC Sports
Why was the racing so good at Michigan, which featured a record 16 leaders (1:00); impact of the car and stage racing (3:30); breaking down the strategy elements of Chris Buescher’s victory over Martin Truex Jr. and the crucial decisions on when to make the final pit stops (7:00); how Buescher and Tyler Reddick helped each other to stay ahead of Truex (10:00); why it made more sense for Buescher to stay out to start the final stage (13:00); why Truex didn’t wait longer to make his final stop after Buescher made his (15:15); the final 20 fruitless laps of Truex’s pursuit and praising Buescher’s sublime drive to close out the win (17:00); has Chris Buescher’s star emergence been surprising this season? (20:00); Brad Keselowski, Steve Letarte’s personal NASCAR on NBC reviewer (22:00); Keselowski’s impressive impact on the look and the results for the former Roush Fenway Racing (25:00); how does 23XI Racing address its pit crew woes? (30:00); why were drivers losing control when on the inside at Michigan? (33:00); how did CBell finish 13th with a car that seemed heavily damaged? (36:30); playoff outlook for Alex Bowman and Chase Elliott (38:00); a preview of Indianapolis’ international lineup with Shane van Gisbergen, Brodie Kostecki, Kamui Kobayashi, Jenson Button and Mike Rockenfeller. Visit www.nbcsports.com/nascar and www.nbcsports.com/motors for more NASCAR and motorsports coverage from NBC Sports. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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NASCAR on NBC analyst Steve Letarte on the key strategic moments that enabled Chris Buescher to beat Martin Truex Jr. at Michigan; how Buescher and Tyler Reddick might have been helping each other to stay ahead of Truex; why the tactical calls by the crew chiefs for Buescher and Truex both could be right; the surprising star emergence of Chris Buescher; the impact of Brad Keselowski joining Roush Fenway Racing; 23XI Racing’s systemic pit crew problems; why so many drivers spun at Michigan from the inside; Christopher Bell’s impressive comeback with a damaged car; the playoff outlook for Chase Elliott and Alexander Bowman; the influx of international stars at Indianapolis.
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