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The NASCAR Cup Series returned to Las Vegas Sunday, and William Byron beat teammate Kyle Larson to take the checkered flag. 

Race Discussion:

• William Byron wins overtime shootout, fending off Kyle Larson for the win.
• Chase Elliott out with leg injury
  • Josh Berry filled in at Vegas
  • Berry will continue to drive on ovals
  • Jordan Taylor will drive at COTA
• Austin Hill spoils the Kaulig party, passing Chandler Smith with one to go to win the Xfinity race
  • Kyle Busch was human!
• Kyle Busch gets the first leg of the sweep with victory in Truck Series race
  • First win for KBM with Chevrolet

News Discussion:

• Ross Chastain wants to play in IndyCar too
  • https://www.jayski.com/2023/03/05/ross-chastain-would-like-to-consider-indycar-one-day/
• Martinsville Speedway is taking out about 20 feet of wall to preserve it
  • Will be at the NASCAR Hall of Fame for a bit if it will fit
  • https://twitter.com/caramariecooper/status/1633183559618899969
• Carson Hocevar will run six races in Xfinity this season for Spire Motorsports (77)
  • First race will be at Dover
  • https://twitter.com/SpireMotorsport/status/1633256271687323648
• Kyle Petty says “Ryan Blaney is the new Kasey Kahne. Potential unfulfilled. Everybody wants to talk about what he can do, but he never does anything.”
  • https://twitter.com/danielmcfadin/status/1632833878497939464

Phoenix Picks:

Cup:

Eric: Aric Almirola

James: Kevin Harvick

Fantasy Update: James

Shoutouts if any

• Eric:
• James:

Black Flags

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