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Brad Keselowski’s hopes for a strong finish at EchoPark Speedway took an early hit Sunday after the RFK Racing driver brushed the outside wall during the opening laps of the Quaker State 400 Available at Walmart.
Keselowski, who started 10th after a strong qualifying effort, reported over the radio that his No. 6 Ford became tight before the right-rear tire appeared to lose grip.
The contact with the wall dropped him through the field, although the damage was not severe enough to require an immediate pit stop. Keselowski remained on the track but fell to the back of the running order as the race continued.
The difficult start carries significant implications for Keselowski’s playoff hopes.
As the field settled into the opening stage, Keselowski was shown running 37th, a dramatic swing after beginning the afternoon inside the top 10. With the race unfolding, he also slipped to the provisional cutoff area in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings.
There is still plenty of racing remaining at EchoPark Speedway, giving Keselowski opportunities to recover positions through strategy, cautions and long-run speed.
However, an afternoon that began with promise quickly turned into another uphill battle after the early brush with the wall.
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Keselowski, who started 10th after a strong qualifying effort, reported over the radio that his No. 6 Ford became tight before the right-rear tire appeared to lose grip.
The contact with the wall dropped him through the field, although the damage was not severe enough to require an immediate pit stop. Keselowski remained on the track but fell to the back of the running order as the race continued.
Early trouble creates another setback
The difficult start carries significant implications for Keselowski’s playoff hopes.
As the field settled into the opening stage, Keselowski was shown running 37th, a dramatic swing after beginning the afternoon inside the top 10. With the race unfolding, he also slipped to the provisional cutoff area in the NASCAR Cup Series points standings.
There is still plenty of racing remaining at EchoPark Speedway, giving Keselowski opportunities to recover positions through strategy, cautions and long-run speed.
However, an afternoon that began with promise quickly turned into another uphill battle after the early brush with the wall.
Continue reading...
