CONCORD, N.C. — Who expected the Charlotte race to be the problem in Round 2 of the Chase? No one knew this would turn out to be the track that proved so costly for the 12 remaining Chase contenders.
Or, even worse, what if Talladega is even more challenging for Chase drivers?
When drivers eyed this round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup, the talk centered on Talladega, the track where big, multicar crashes are common. No one wanted to go to Talladega needing a strong finish to advance to the Round of 8.
Now, several drivers will do just that.