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.