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Chasers Kyle Busch, Joey Logano dealt early setback in quest to win Charlotte

Kyle Busch looked like he would certainly be in the mix for the win in the opening race of the Chase for the Sprint Cup’s second round.

Then he had a tire issue and had to pit earlier than the rest of the field, on Lap 90.

Busch returned to the track in 31st after the right-front tire issue. Suddenly, instead of fighting for the lead, Busch was battling to stay in position to get the free pass should a caution come out.

Busch, the defending series champion, has never won a Sprint Cup race at Charlotte Motor Speedway.