Bell vs. Blaney Semi-Final Will Be EPIC | Analyzing Drivers Ahead of North Wilkesboro

What’s Happening?

North Wilkesboro Speedway is back on the NASCAR Cup Series schedule for a points race for the first time in nearly 30 years, and Ryan Stevens from Win the Race joins the discussion to break down the biggest storylines, statistical favorites, and playoff implications heading into the historic short track event.

• Can Ryan Blaney and Team Penske continue their recent success on short, flat tracks, and do the numbers make Blaney the driver to beat at North Wilkesboro?
• With Christopher Bell, Denny Hamlin, and the JGR drivers showing strong numbers on similar tracks, can Toyota challenge Penske and Hendrick for the win?
• Could Todd Gilliland pull off an upset against Chase Elliott in the In-Season Challenge, or do the statistics still heavily favor the Hendrick Motorsports driver?
• Which drivers outside the favorites could make noise, including playoff bubble contenders like Joey Logano, Ryan Preece, Austin Cindric, Josh Berry, and Shane van Gisbergen?

This video breaks down the data behind the North Wilkesboro favorites, the drivers to watch, and how this unique short track race could impact the playoff picture. Ryan Stevens also shares his dark horse picks and explains why this weekend could provide some surprising results.

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