Fire Alan Gustafson Fans In Mourning As Chase Elliott Wins Atlanta, NASCAR Playoffs Cutline Tightens

Chase Elliott wins again, and the fanbase explodes, but not in celebration. While Elliott scores his 20th career Cup Series victory and moves to second in the points standings, his win sparks another round of chaotic debate, especially among the “Fire Alan Gustafson” crowd. Meanwhile, carnage defines the race itself, wrecking playoff hopes and wrecking racecars, especially for Team Penske.

• Is it finally time to silence the critics calling for Gustafson’s firing?
• Which stars got caught in the Denny Hamlin accordion crash?
• Did Penske suffer the most frustrating high-speed collapse of the year?
• How close are we to a major playoff shakeup, and could guys like Ty Dillon or Brad Keselowski flip the field?

With wrecks swallowing nearly half the field and underdogs like Zane Smith, Ty Dillon, and Carson Hocevar sneaking into the top 10, this one turned the playoff race into a pressure cooker. Elliott’s win pushes him just 37 points behind Byron for the regular season title, and suddenly, the bonus point math matters more than ever. But what do fans really think of the In-Season Bracket Challenge? Is it just another NASCAR gimmick or could it explode with the right drama? Let us know in the comments if this one changed your opinion.

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