Monday, October 23, 2017

2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup - Hollywood Casino 400

The 2017 NASCAR Monster Energy Cup playoffs continue at Kansas for the Hollywood Casino 400 where the Round of 8 has finally set to those who are gunning for the title.


Before getting to know who made it to the Round of 8, let's find out what just happened around Kansas Speedway. In Lap 76, problems arise at the #42 car of Kyle Larson due to ECU malfunctions while Kyle Busch took Stage 1. In Lap 90, a problem has occurred in one of the tires of the  #78 car of Martin Truex Jr and with them swapped, he's back into action. In Lap 159, Denny Hamlin wins Stage 2. In Lap 188, Jimmie Johnson has slid out on the fourth corner and in Lap 198, disaster strikes when the #77 crashed through the wall followed by the #4 and the #20, and then a pileup occurred in the middle of the race.

Martin Truex Jr. secured the top spot for the Round of 8 and now the recent results;

1) Martin Truex Jr. - 4069pts
2) Kyle Busch - 4,042pts
3) Brad Keselowski - 4,026pts
4) Kevin Harvick - 4,017pts
5) Jimmie Johnson - 4,017pts
6) Denny Hamlin - 4,014pts
7) Ryan Blaney - 4,009pts
8) Chase Elliot - 4,006pts

The playoffs continue at Martinsville Speedway on the 29th.

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