Kyle Larson started the year with big goals, saying, “ Obviously you’d like to win the most races and win the championship and all that.” But as the NASCAR garage heads into race one of the Round of 12, those ambitions are hitting a wall. Meanwhile, Joe Gibbs Racing smelled opportunity, and they didn’t just strike; they dominated. Chase Briscoe conquered Darlington, Denny Hamlin powered through Gateway, and Christopher Bell wrapped up Bristol last week. Three playoff races, 3 JGR wins, and one unmistakable message: Toyota is running the show while Chevrolet and Hendrick Motorsports are scrambling to keep up. And if anything, the 33-year-old is in complete cognizance of his team’s struggles.

Despite entering the postseason with strong performances, Hendrick Motorsports struggled with con

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