With Kurt Busch out of the picture in the playoff lineup, Truex Jr. and Ryan Blaney have a chance to make it to the cutoffs this season. With Blaney 25 points ahead of Truex Jr., he has more chances of entering the playoffs and grabbing the last transfer spot.
Truex Jr., however, could make the playoffs by pushing Blaney to the finish line. He would make the playoffs if Blaney won because no one is close enough in points to take his place. Speaking to the media before the race at Daytona International Speedway, Truex Jr said:
Ryan Blaney has a better chance of making the post-season grouping with Martin Truex Jr. taking over the final playoff spot. Meanwhile, Bubba Wallace Jr., who needs a win to make the playoffs, will be assisted by an inexperienced teammate in Kurt Busch’s absence.
Kurt Busch’s withdrawal from the playoffs moves Ryan Blaney and Martin Truex Jr. one position higher
The announcement on Thursday that Kurt Busch would miss the start of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs changed the course of Martin Truex Jr.’s season. Busch’s decision to forego his playoff waiver has a knock-on effect that could change Saturday’s Cup regular-season finale at Daytona International Speedway.
Meanwhile, Martin Truex Jr. said Kurt Busch will be missed in the playoffs. He then wished Busch all the best for a speedy recovery and said:
Speaking about his thoughts on the possibility of racing into the playoffs, Truex Jr. expressed confidence in advancing to the playoffs and heading to Darlington. He also mentioned that he had a strong run there earlier this year, though he got into some trouble. He, however, feels he has a good shot at going to Darlington and running well.
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