The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series championship race at Phoenix Raceway was a spectacle that left everyone in huge anticipation. However, an unexpected champion has emerged, shocking the NASCAR fraternity.
Ross Chastain, behind the wheel of the #1 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet, stunned the racing world by clinching his second victory of the season. Despite not being in the championship race, Chastain led a remarkable 157 laps, setting the tone for an unforgettable day of desert racing.
The Championship Clash
The drama unfolded as Ryan Blaney, in a nail-biting finish, secured his first-ever NASCAR Cup Series championship. "The turning point of the race occurred just 20 laps from the finish line," when Blaney strategically overtook his competitor, securing his place among NASCAR's elite.
Legends in Awe
The race was a rollercoaster of action, strategy, and competition that left legends Richard Petty and Dale Inman in awe. Petty remarked, "I thought it was one of the more entertaining races that we’ve had lately." Inman echoed Petty's sentiments, adding, "Yeah, I know it. But the #1 car, he just eased his way once he got to the front...Lord have mercy."
