What’s Happening?

Halfway through NASCAR’s regular season, the picture is starting to come into focus, but there are still plenty of unanswered questions. After Nashville, some drivers are building momentum, others are fading fast, and several major storylines could shape the championship battle over the next 12 races. From brake failures to the Chase bubble, this video looks at the biggest questions that could define the rest of the regular season.

• Could brake issues become a major factor in the championship fight, especially with tracks like New Hampshire and Gateway still ahead on the schedule?
• Can Denny Hamlin realistically close the gap to Tyler Reddick in the regular season standings, or is Reddick’s lead still too large to overcome?
• How high can Shane van Gisbergen climb after another impressive oval performance, and could he finish inside the top 10 in points before the playoffs begin?
• Is Ross Chastain’s season already slipping away, and what will it take for drivers like Bubba Wallace and others near the cutline to turn things around before Daytona?

The second half of the regular season always brings surprises, and this year appears no different. With Chase positions, momentum, and championship hopes all on the line, every race from here forward will carry extra weight. This video breaks down the biggest questions facing the sport as NASCAR heads toward the Chase.

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