Tension’s rising in Nashville. Denny Hamlin might miss the race for a life-changing reason, Kyle Larson reflects on the heartbreak of his failed Indy-Charlotte double, and drivers sound off on the real chance that NASCAR might bring back more horsepower. Between personal milestones, schedule strain, playoff tension, and tech talk, this week’s Cup race is surrounded by drama on and off the track.
Between playoff pressure and personal milestones, the vibe in Nashville is electric. Hamlin might skip the race, but he’ll still get a waiver. Larson, meanwhile, may need another weekend to rebound, but don’t count him out just yet. Mid-tier teams like Kaulig and JTG-Daugherty are quietly executing, and that consistency might just be enough. And if NASCAR tweaks the horsepower, we could see a return to proper driver separation with more comebacks, more drama, and yes, possibly more blowouts. Sound off in the comments: Should NASCAR bring back more horsepower, even if it means bigger gaps up front?
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