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NASCAR Nation has a cup full of discontent after a lackluster and anticlimactic finish to the much “hyped-up” Monster Energy All-Star race on Saturday at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Kyle Busch took advantage of a strategy error and ran away with the All-Star win, but still seeks a points-paying Cup win at Charlotte. Can he carry the victory momentum into the upcoming race?
Clint Bowyer, Ryan Blaney, Daniel Suarez and Chase Elliott may have raced their way out of the Open into the All-Star field, but it was Kyle Larson who “used Johnson up a little bit” to take the second-place finish. Dale Earnhardt laments “ridiculous” performance in his final All-Star Race, but endorses Alex Bowman as his replacement. Dale Jr. also gave last rites to Danica Patrick’s ‘Wonder Woman’ car.
Below are links to a few stories from the Monster Energy NASCAR All-Star Race that are being talked about around NASCAR Nation. Have something to say? Make sure to leave a comment. Sign up for our newsletter and get the latest NASCAR news delivered to you once a week.
The Top Five: Breaking down the NASCAR All-Star Race – Jeff Gluck
All-Star Race an A for effort, D- for results – ESPN
Kyle Busch takes advantage of strategy error, runs away with All-Star win – Charlotte Observer
Kyle Busch wins bore of an All-Star Race – Yahoo Sports
Kyle Busch finds mojo at Charlotte with Monster Energy All-Star Race win – Kickin’ The Tires
Four biggest surprises of the Monster Energy All-Star Race – Fox Sports
Kyle Busch, JGR look to carry victory momentum into Coca-Cola 600 – NASCAR
Crew chiefs face many questions with tire options for All-Star Race – NBC Sports
“Option” Tire Brings Strategy Into All-Star Event – Speedway Digest
12 things Dale Earnhardt Jr. said after all-star disappointment – Fox Sports
Larson: “I used Johnson up a little bit” to take second in All-Star Race – Motorsport
NASCAR All-Star Race underwhelms, major changes needed – SB Nation
Two radical ideas to make the All-Star Race great again – Fox Sports
Kyle Busch wins lackluster NASCAR All-Star race – USA Today
The only All-Star Race entertainment was its absurdity … again – Yahoo Sports
Earnhardt laments “ridiculous” performance in final All-Star Race – Motorsport
The Candy Man Can and Did at Charlotte – Speedway Digest
Has the time come to consider moving NASCAR’s All-Star Race? – Fox Sports
2017 Monster Energy All-Star Race Results – Kyle Busch Finally Wins – Beyond the Flag
Dale Earnhardt Jr. endorses Alex Bowman as his replacement – Sporting News
Despite All-Star Race win, Kyle Busch still seeks points-paying Cup win at Charlotte – NBC Sports
Opinion: NASCAR’s All-Star Race was ‘One Hot Blight’ – Autoweek
What Drivers Said after All-Star Race – NBC Sports
Mixed results for option tires – Jayski
All-Star race shows Coca-Cola 600 could be a long slog – AP
Is it time to move the NASCAR All-Star Race out of Charlotte? Kyle Larson weighs in – Charlotte Observer
Bowyer, Blaney, Suarez and Elliott round out All-Star field – AP
Danica Patrick’s Wonder Woman car joins Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s car graveyard – ESPN
