Crazy finish puts fresh face in Victory Lane at Talladega | Extended Highlights | NASCAR Cup Series

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21 Apr 202412:47

Summary

TLDRThe transcript captures the high-stakes, high-speed world of NASCAR racing, with a focus on the intense action at the Daytona and Talladega tracks. The summary highlights the dramatic start with a three-wide formation, the strategic importance of communication between drivers and spotters, and the critical role of practice in preparing for the race. It underscores the remarkable performance of Ross Chastain, who started 32nd but surged to second place, and the underdog story of BJ McLoud, an independent driver running an unsponsored, limited schedule. The narrative is punctuated by thrilling moments, including a massive crash that takes out half of the Toyotas, and a nail-biting finish where Tyler Reddick clinches victory amidst a chaotic wreck. The summary encapsulates the raw energy, strategy, and unpredictability that make NASCAR races so exhilarating to watch.

Takeaways

  • 🏁 The start and finish line at Daytona is not where the green flag waves; it's further down the track.
  • 🏎️ The race at Talladega had a very spread out start, which is unusual and won't be repeated.
  • 🚦 There was no practice, so drivers had to feel out their cars during the race.
  • 📢 Communication between drivers and spotters was crucial for staying in sync.
  • 🚨 The intensity of the race was expected to increase as it progressed.
  • 🔝 Ross Chastain made a significant move from 32nd to second place early in the race.
  • 🚧 BJ McLoud, an independent driver, was running an unsponsored, limited schedule.
  • 🛣️ Kevin Harvick experienced fuel pressure issues and had to pit.
  • 🚨 Speeding penalties were enforced on pit road.
  • 🏆 Austin Cindric won the second stage of the race by a slim margin.
  • 🚙 There was a significant crash involving multiple Toyotas, taking out half or more of them.
  • 🥇 Tyler Reddick won the race amidst a large wreck on the final lap.

Q & A

  • Where is the start/finish line located in the context of the Daytona track?

    -The start/finish line is mentioned to be further down the track from where the green flag waves.

  • What is the significance of the start being spread out at Talladega?

    -The start is described as being spread out more than usual, which is significant because it indicates an unusual and potentially more challenging race start.

  • Why is communication with spotters crucial during the race?

    -Communication with spotters is crucial because it ensures that everyone is in sync, which is essential for coordinating movements and avoiding accidents.

  • What is the strategy behind easing into the race?

    -Easing into the race is a strategy to allow drivers to feel out their cars and build momentum without taking unnecessary risks early on.

  • How did Ross Chastain progress in the race?

    -Ross Chastain started 32nd and managed to move up to second place, showcasing a significant improvement in his position.

  • What happened to BJ McLoud during the race?

    -BJ McLoud, an independent driver, ended up hitting the wall and experienced a drop in fuel pressure, which forced him to pit.

  • Why did Kevin get penalized during the race?

    -Kevin was penalized for speeding entering the pit road, which is a violation of the race rules.

  • What was the outcome of the first stage of the race?

    -The first stage was won by Austin Cindric, who managed to secure his second stage win of the year.

  • What is the significance of the Toyota group's strategy in the race?

    -The Toyota group's strategy was to stay single file, which is a traditional approach that can provide a cleaner air flow and potentially better control over the race.

  • What caused the major crash involving multiple Toyotas?

    -The major crash was caused when John Hunter Nemechek got into the back of one of the Toyota cars, leading to a chain reaction that involved several other vehicles.

  • Who emerged as the winner of the race?

    -Tyler Reddick emerged as the winner of the race, taking advantage of a late block and the ensuing chaos to secure the victory.

Outlines

00:00

🏁 Race Start and Strategy at Daytona

The opening paragraph describes the start of a race at Daytona, highlighting the unique start where the green flag waves further down the track. It emphasizes the lack of practice, which means drivers must feel out their cars and rely on communication with spotters to stay in sync. The narrative details the formation of the race, with cars spread out in a way rarely seen at Talladega. There's a focus on Ross Chastain's impressive rise from 32nd to second place and the independent driver BJ McLoud's participation. The paragraph also covers various race incidents, including a car hitting the wall and a speeding penalty, and the strategic importance of blocking lanes during the race.

05:01

🏎️ Intense Racing and Restarts

This paragraph covers the dynamic nature of the race, with frequent leader changes and strategic moves. It discusses the penalties for entering the pit road incorrectly and the unusual restart where the cars are not in a single file, likened to an old-fashioned drag race. The narrative follows Ross Chastain's attempt to get to the front of the race with assistance from Kyle Bush. It also describes a dramatic moment where multiple cars, including those driven by Bubba Wallace and Eric Jones, are involved in a significant crash, resulting in a chaotic scene on the track.

10:01

🚧 Final Lap Frenzy and the Big Wreck

The final paragraph focuses on the intense final stages of the race. It discusses the importance of being the leader as the white flag approaches, the strategic moves by various drivers, and the critical role of blocking in the race's outcome. The narrative describes a dramatic last lap with a significant wreck that takes out multiple cars. Tyler Reddick emerges victorious amidst the chaos, with a detailed account of his strategy and the moves that led to his win. The summary also mentions the final push by various drivers and the ultimate success of Reddick's strategy, which involved taking advantage of a block that led to a competitor's spin-out.

Mindmap

Keywords

💡Start Finish Line

The 'Start Finish Line' is a crucial point in a racetrack where a race officially begins and ends. It is a physical line or mark on the track that racers cross to complete a lap or finish the race. In the script, it is mentioned in the context of the location at Daytona, emphasizing the importance of the starting position and the competitive atmosphere of the race.

💡Green Flag

The 'Green Flag' in motorsports signals the start of a race or the resumption of racing after a caution period. It is a fundamental concept as it indicates when racing is officially underway. In the transcript, the waving of the green flag initiates the race, setting the tone for the competitive action that follows.

💡Spotters

Spotters are team members positioned in the grandstands or other vantage points who assist drivers by providing real-time information about the track, competitors' positions, and potential hazards. They play a critical role in ensuring the safety and strategy of the race. The script highlights the importance of communication between drivers and their spotters to stay in sync and make informed decisions during the race.

💡Three Wide

In motorsports, 'Three Wide' refers to a situation where three cars are driving side by side, occupying all lanes of the track. This is often seen in high-speed races and can lead to intense competition and potential risks. The script describes a moment where racers are going 'three wide towards the back,' indicating a particularly chaotic and competitive segment of the race.

💡Stage Win

A 'Stage Win' occurs when a driver wins a specific segment or 'stage' of a race. Modern motorsport races, particularly in NASCAR, are often divided into stages, with points awarded at the end of each. The script mentions Austin Syri securing a stage win, which is a significant achievement and contributes to the driver's overall points tally for the season.

💡Restart

A 'Restart' in a race is when the vehicles line up again to resume racing after a caution period or interruption. It is a critical moment as it can lead to significant changes in the race order and strategy. The script describes a peculiar 'old-fashioned drag race' style restart, highlighting the unusual and competitive nature of the situation.

💡Tandem

In racing, 'Tandem' refers to two cars closely following one another with the front car pushing the rear car to increase speed, often seen in drafting strategies. This is a common tactic in high-speed races like those at Daytona or Talladega. The script illustrates the use of tandem racing as a strategy where one driver pushes another to gain an advantage.

💡Pit Stop

A 'Pit Stop' is a brief stop during a race where drivers pull off the track to refuel, repair, or make adjustments to their vehicles. It is a critical part of race strategy as it can affect the race outcome significantly. The transcript mentions a pit stop where a driver experiences a fuel pressure issue, indicating a crucial moment that could impact the race.

💡Blockers

In the context of racing, 'Blockers' are drivers who use their vehicles to impede the progress of competitors, often to protect their position or assist a teammate. Blocking is a strategic maneuver and can be a decisive factor in the outcome of a race. The script refers to Ross Chastain, Joey Lano, and Ryan Blay as some of the best blockers in the sport, indicating their skill in defensive driving.

💡Air Cleaner

An 'Air Cleaner' is a component of a car's engine system designed to remove contaminants from the air entering the engine. It is essential for maintaining engine performance and longevity. In the script, it is mentioned that the air cleaner is completely off of Eric Jones's car, suggesting a significant mechanical issue that could affect the vehicle's performance.

💡White Flag

The 'White Flag' in motorsports is displayed to indicate the last lap of a race. It is a signal to drivers that the end of the race is imminent. The transcript discusses the significance of leading up to the white flag, emphasizing the strategic importance of being in the lead at that point to potentially benefit from any last-minute cautions.

Highlights

The start of the race at Daytona is described with a unique and spread-out formation.

The lack of practice means drivers must feel out their cars and rely heavily on communication with spotters.

Ross Chastain, starting 32nd, quickly moves up to second place, showcasing impressive performance.

BJ McLoud, an independent driver from Florida, is running a limited schedule and shows enthusiasm for racing despite being unsponsored.

Kevin Harvick experiences fuel pressure issues and is forced to pit.

Denny Hamlin's impressive lock-up and subsequent move over is highlighted.

Austin Syri for team Pensky and Ford secures a slim second stage win of the year.

Kyle Busch and Chase Elliott lead the pack back to green, with Fords of Blay Cnri and Burton following.

Kyle Busch's eagerness to win at Talladega is palpable, with a history of success at the track.

A chaotic restart with multiple leaders and a large crash involving many Toyotas is described.

The strategy of being the leader as the white flag approaches is discussed for its advantage in case of a caution.

A huge wreck towards the end of the race leads to Tyler Reddick's victory as others are caught up in the chaos.

The importance of blocking and creating gaps in the final stages of the race is analyzed.

The final move by Brad to utilize a block and push ahead, leading to a dramatic finish.

The announcers discuss the old-fashioned drag race start, a change from the traditional single-file starts.

The complexity of identifying teammates with matching paint schemes and the reliance on number colors for spotters.

The incident involving Alex Bowman checking up hard and the near-miss for Chase Elliott and Bell.

The significant crash that takes out half or more of the Toyotas, with Eric Jones's car losing its air cleaner.

The dramatic moment where John Hunter Neek gets into the back of another car, causing a chain reaction.

Transcripts

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and packed INF field full this is what

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they came to see right there is where

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the start Finish Line would be in

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Daytona but it's further down track

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where the green flag waves and we're

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[Music]

00:24

underway well you just motioned about it

00:26

into the booth Clinton that is as spread

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out of a start as you'll probably ever

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see

00:30

uh at Talladega or at least for today

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you won't see one that spread out again

00:34

Well everybody's mining their peas and

00:36

q's no practice be mindful that we

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haven't had any practice these guys got

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to feel these cars out a little bit that

00:42

communication you heard me talk about

00:43

with the spotters everything has to be

00:45

in sync let's ease into this situation

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cuz you know it's just going to keep

00:49

ratcheting up more and more already

00:51

three wide towards the

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back about 14 rows two by two very

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nicely Noah's Arc style it's a mess back

00:59

there there though where everybody wants

01:02

to get to the

01:10

front another huge push Chastain hrich

01:14

to the lead to the point pushed him hard

01:16

locked those bumpers down the back

01:17

straight away hey look at that number

01:19

one where did he come from Ross Chastain

01:22

started 32nd he's up to second place

01:31

up front is where BJ McLoud is

01:33

independent driver from Florida had a

01:35

charter last year was guaranteed in

01:37

every race he and his Partners sold that

01:40

Charter to another team so he's running

01:42

a limited schedule as an independent and

01:45

today

01:47

unsponsored loves to race oh oh he's in

01:50

the wall in the wall guys got a good

01:53

push big push and I don't know it just

01:56

got him loose Kevin or what but he's in

01:58

trouble comes off turn four drops to the

02:01

apron fuel pressure no fuel pressure and

02:03

he will pit there it is too fast

02:05

entering the speeding police got him

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hold on to it

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Denny Denny haml locks it up yeah bring

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it on

02:15

over now you're probably going to have

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to put tires on that thing now we are

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still

02:21

green with seven of the Toyotas

02:26

pitting here they come final lap stage

02:28

one well Larson has to get up towards

02:31

the outside line because he wants to try

02:32

to block both lanes and he's way out

02:36

front right now he's not a factor in

02:37

who's who wins this stage though the

02:39

blany moving comes the runs and lson

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can't hold that front spot they come to

02:43

the line cnri is the stage winner

02:50

unofficially as they caught those

02:51

lappers and they were catching other

02:53

ones as well that affects that air and

02:56

second that one of those move out and

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breaks that plank you lose your momentum

03:01

Austin syri for team Pensky and Ford by

03:05

a slim margin gets his second stage win

03:08

of the

03:11

year Mustang pace car is in 65 complete

03:15

Kyle Busch Chase Elliott two Chevys will

03:18

lead them back to green ahead of the

03:20

Fords of blay cnri and Burton

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[Music]

03:37

see Kyle bus there on that outside Kevin

03:40

he's hungry needs this opportunity was

03:43

looking for this opportunity at

03:44

Talladega told you earlier in the week

03:47

yeah Kyle and I actually spent some time

03:50

together in Georgia this week turkey

03:51

hunting happen to be at the real tree

03:54

farms down there taking some time uh to

03:57

relax and with your two's history the

03:59

there's no chance I would I went to

04:03

hunting with him but man I tell you

04:05

times are changing well you know I don't

04:07

have to go out there and compete anymore

04:09

so I actually I actually took Piper took

04:11

Piper hunting Keel and Piper didn't want

04:13

to hunt together so I had to take keelen

04:15

last week and Piper this week and and

04:17

Kyle was there as well well we talked

04:19

about this and you see Austin syri he

04:22

kind of moved up and Joey Lego staggered

04:24

up to try to block the run completely

04:26

and Chris buer threaded the needle

04:29

actually made contact with Austin syri

04:31

but those guys we talked about the risk

04:34

and the desperation that we feel like

04:36

the Fords are in to win this race we see

04:38

a whole bunch of them up in the front of

04:39

the pack right there and Joey Lano and

04:41

Austin syri took a huge risk right there

04:44

so give it to Chris busher and Ryan

04:46

priest who followed him right through

04:48

that Barely There gap between the two

04:52

leaders and and you see it right there

04:54

we've got a heck of a race coming off a

04:56

turn turn four to the start finish line

04:58

for the end of the stage two 24 races

05:01

since Joey loano got a stage win here

05:04

they come through the trial a big push

05:06

from Austin syndric

05:08

ladoo beats everybody to the

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line cindric lson Dylan

05:14

Chastain the top five there it is Kevin

05:18

you're exactly right and that's a

05:20

penalty when you when you come down to

05:22

Pit Road you you line up at the tail

05:23

into the longest line so that was a long

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line

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19 different leaders so far today is

05:33

Ross Chastain tries to get to the front

05:36

with some help from Kyle

05:38

Bush probably the weirdest restart I've

05:41

ever seen in my life well you don't you

05:43

don't for you forget how uh we used to

05:45

start single file and for those of you

05:47

that are new you see all these double

05:49

file restarts all the restarts used to

05:51

be single file and they they were too

05:53

spread out like this one look at this

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oldfashioned drag race up front big

05:56

block by Chastain moving up in front of

05:58

him but both of those sets of cars were

06:00

tandem there for a minute Bush pushing

06:02

Chast stain syri into Lano well you've

06:05

got three of the best blockers in the

06:07

sport right there Ross Chastain Joey

06:10

Lano and Ryan

06:11

blay and that will be something that you

06:14

have to do towards the end of this race

06:16

time today as you see Justin Haley with

06:18

a bunch of flat tires let's see what

06:19

happened here

06:23

Clint you see those guys right back here

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it's

06:26

Haley it starts getting bottled up now

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watch oh yeah they all bottles up big

06:32

time Elliot gets in the back of Haley he

06:34

comes down gets in Bell look how close

06:36

it was for Chase Elliott barely missing

06:39

that so close yeah it actually started

06:41

with Alex Bowman up

06:43

there he checked up really hard see a

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lot of cars Chase Brisco spin himself

06:48

out luckily he spins himself out and is

06:51

headed down towards the grass before

06:53

those cars came down the racetrack so

06:55

lucky situation right there you see Alex

06:58

Bowman back up right there and it just

07:01

accordion the back until they finally

07:03

bottle up that was so close with Elliot

07:06

and Bell right there almost look at Ryan

07:09

blay right in the middle of that gets

07:10

rear ended by Zane

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Smith

07:14

underneath on the outside he had him

07:18

everywhere watch this accordion all the

07:20

way up through

07:21

him oh yeah you see the 38 car of Todd

07:24

Gillan actually pull up that red car

07:27

right there with the generator logo on

07:29

the front

07:30

how did Elliot miss that gosh

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wow couldn't put the Sunday paper do

07:39

they still have a Sunday paper in

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Aniston I'm not sure so once

07:43

again we have the cars at the front that

07:45

did not come into top off with everybody

07:47

who did single file behind them for the

07:50

restart

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[Music]

08:00

got those two teammates matching paint

08:02

schemes don't get those

08:03

confused that's tough on a spotter only

08:06

difference is basically the color of

08:08

their numbers on the roof that's what

08:09

those guys can see yeah Red Roof for

08:11

Barry White roof for Grayson greggson

08:14

pretty good ad for your company though

08:16

with two of those things leading that

08:18

pack look pretty smart right now don't

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they

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yep here comes a big run Chastain off

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the bumper of mcdal on that outside look

08:26

at that run here they come

08:30

Stuart hos must have overstocked on

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decals this week you see himick wanting

08:34

to move up there he is sees that run

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move up take

08:40

it chatain thought about going around

08:42

him wanted to running as long as they

08:45

can but these guys three it's Bubba

08:49

Wallace and Eric Jones oh my goodness

08:52

that's exactly what you what happened

08:54

you couldn't do that they were single

08:56

file the air cleaner is completely off

08:59

off of Eric Jones's car now this is the

09:02

group the Toyota group guys they were

09:04

single file driving off as Kevin was

09:06

talking about getting into turn three

09:09

what in the world Denny Hamlin is in it

09:13

down in the

09:15

apron oh and John Hunter neek as well so

09:19

that is half or more of the Toyotas are

09:22

taken out in this

09:24

crash Eric Jones has put the Wi on it

09:27

down the AMR safety team is right there

09:29

let's get a replay and see what happened

09:32

here what went wrong what a

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shocker bubble

09:39

Wallace climbing

09:43

out John Hunter neek it appears got into

09:47

the back of one of those two

09:51

cars and Chaos resulted

10:01

okay here it is John Hummer neek you see

10:04

starts with the 42 car into the

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23 well see him move up the 23 actually

10:10

gets in and Jones and then they start

10:12

moving around stacking him up I'm sorry

10:15

to interrupt you but what we were

10:16

talking about earlier over that tunnel

10:18

well you want to be the leader right now

10:19

because as as you head towards this

10:21

white flag you want to be the leader as

10:23

long as possible in order to in case

10:25

that caution flag comes out it is reck

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at the white flag with one lap to go

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sponsored by Credit One Bank McDow back

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to the

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point by a

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foot big push from

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Truex kazlowski as well here comes

10:48

greggson energy on the bottom it's

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deteriorating on the top now does

10:52

kazlowski is he wingman to McDow or does

10:55

he have a chance to win this

10:58

race off turn four for the final time

11:01

comes a run by Brad there he goes to

11:03

make his move he's going to switch back

11:04

over C oh the block and a around goes to

11:08

34 and reck steals one that was almost

11:13

exactly how Brad won this race his first

11:16

race huge wreck here guys

11:19

reic oh my God Work

11:25

Guys Tyler reic for the win

11:29

everybody else wrecks you knew it was

11:31

coming McDow was trying to block that

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run was

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[Music]

11:39

coming at

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it yeah this is going down the back

11:45

straight away Brad just doing what he's

11:48

done the whole time and that's keeping

11:50

the Michael mcdal up in the front of the

11:52

pack and but love I loved what he did

11:54

here he pushed him away and created a

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gap he drugged that break got this

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momentum built by greggson off his

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bumper and away we go make the move to

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the outside McDonald blocks him high

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goes to the bottom and look at the

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energy coming with greggson Brad was

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able to utilize that block pushes him

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and that was one block too many on

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mcdow's behalf turned him around and

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look at reic maintain his foot on the

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floor and shoot through as Mayhem

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develops behind the first four cars get

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by unscathed reic kazlowski Gregson and

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Barry

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