Hendrick Motorsports may have set the early tone, but Team Penske is charging into the playoffs with momentum and grit. With wins from Joey Logano, Austin Cindric, and Ryan Blaney, Penske isn’t just keeping pace, they’re setting their own. As the postseason begins, all eyes turn to how Roger Penske’s camp plans to counter Hendrick’s dominance. Crew chief Jonathan Hassler has a sharp take, and it’s not what you’d expect.

Both teams have been trading blows all season long. Hendrick set the early tone with big wins from William Byron and Kyle Larson, showing raw speed at places like Darlington and Bristol. Even when they didn’t win, their dominance at the front made it clear who the benchmark was.

Now, with the playoffs starting on tracks that have favored both camps, the stage is set for

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