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Chase Elliott secured a P4 finish in the Sport Clips Haircuts VFW Help A Hero 200 Race at Darlington Raceway, where the intense heat posed a challenge. During a conversation with TSJ Sports reporter Peter Stratta, Elliott shared some strategies for managing the heat.
Echoing Christopher Bell’s earlier comments, Elliott noted that while the heat is a significant factor, the scheduling helps since the Cup race isn’t until the evening. This gives drivers competing in Xfinity and Cup races a window to recuperate. Offering his insights, Chase Elliott said:
“Just hydrate, you know, you kind of behind already, you know, so the good news is race until six more night, you know, or whatever. So you got some time to Get some fuels back in you.” [at 0:16]
Cup Series drivers such as Chase Elliott, Christopher Bell, Noah Gragson, Ross Chastain, and Joey Logano, who all took part in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington, will face a quick turnaround, with the Cook Out Southern 500 scheduled just 12 hours after the Xfinity race concluded.Despite the oppressive heat, Chase Elliott, who began in P16, managed to end Stage 1 in P17. As the race progressed, he improved his performance considerably; by the end of Stage 2, the #17 Hendrick Motorsports driver had broken into the top 10. By the time the checkered flag waved, Elliott had climbed to a P4 finish.
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Meanwhile, his teammates shared additional insights. William Byron emphasized the importance of maintaining the engine at an optimal temperature to help in tire wear and tear, while Alex Bowman advised keeping tire usage within 5% of their limit to avoid overheating. Kyle Larson pointed out that driving slower generally results in less tire wear, but since maintaining competitive speed during the race is crucial, finding a balance that minimizes wear without sacrificing pace is key.Elliott is currently third in the regular standings with 805 points, boasting one win, seven top-5 finishes, and twelve top-10 finishes this season. With just one race left in the regular season, it’ll be intriguing to see if Chase Elliott can reclaim the top spot in the standings.
Meanwhile, his teammates shared additional insights. William Byron emphasized the importance of maintaining the engine at an optimal temperature to help in tire wear and tear, while Alex Bowman advised keeping tire usage within 5% of their limit to avoid overheating. Kyle Larson pointed out that driving slower generally results in less tire wear, but since maintaining competitive speed during the race is crucial, finding a balance that minimizes wear without sacrificing pace is key.Elliott is currently third in the regular standings with 805 points, boasting one win, seven top-5 finishes, and twelve top-10 finishes this season. With just one race left in the regular season, it’ll be intriguing to see if Chase Elliott can reclaim the top spot in the standings.
