SPEED FREAKS —

A couple questions we had to ask ourselves

Just a “racin’ deal” or was that a dent in the Martin Truex Jr. armor?

GODSPEAK: Truex is OK. Darlington’s grater-like surface chewed up his old tires and proved to be his undoing. KEN’S CALL: Racin’ deal. Hamlin had the faster car and would’ve passed Truex anyway. Where do you rank Denny Hamlin among contenders? GODSPEAK: He is gaining momentum going into playoffs, but I can only rank him fifth at this point.

KEN’S CALL: Somewhere between second and fourth with the two Kyles (Busch and Larson). Truex is still the clear favorite. Best bet to clinch playoff spot with Richmond win? GODSPEAK: Clint Bowyer reaches way down and pulls a surprise win out of his tool box.

KEN’S CALL: Matt Kenseth.