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William Byron’s Championship Hopes Derailed by Late Caution in Phoenix

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November 11, 2024
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William Byron’s Championship Hopes Derailed by Late Caution in Phoenix

Nov 10, 2024; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver William Byron (24) during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

In Sunday’s NASCAR Cup Series championship showdown in Phoenix, William Byron thought he’d found a path to victory. With a bold strategy, the Hendrick Motorsports driver stayed out longer than Penske rivals Joey Logano and Ryan Blaney before his final pit stop on lap 247, aiming to finish with fresher tires and chase down the leaders. But his hopes were dashed almost immediately as a crash by Zane Smith brought out a caution, allowing the Penske cars and fellow contender Tyler Reddick to pit under yellow and eliminate Byron’s tire advantage.

As the Penske cars rejoined the track, Byron initially thought he had enough of a lead to fend them off—until he saw their cars in his mirrors. “I thought I had them covered,” Byron admitted. “But just as they got through Turns 1 and 2, I was like, man, now they’re right on me. I thought I had enough of a buffer, but their short-run speed was just too much.”

Byron’s pace throughout the race kept him close to the Penske pair, but he couldn’t match their acceleration on the restarts, a crucial factor in the final laps. “They were fast on the short run all weekend, and that was our struggle,” he said. “We were decent throughout the run, but couldn’t really take off with a ton of speed.”

Looking back, Byron acknowledged Penske’s dominance. “I would just compliment Penske as a whole,” he said. “They had the two best cars today, and it was really a battle between them throughout the day. I was just hoping they’d make some mistakes and get up in there.”

Byron’s valiant effort fell short, as Penske’s powerhouse cars proved unbeatable in the end. Despite the outcome, Byron’s strategic approach kept him in contention, and he’ll be back next season, ready to challenge for the top spot once more.

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