Briscoe has momentum, but Larson holds commanding lead in NASCAR playoffs entering Phoenix race

A sports story from North Carolina, reported by CBS17 Sports.

Sports · North Carolina · October 17, 2026

From CBS17 Sports

Back-to-back wins have vaulted Chase Briscoe into contention for the NASCAR Cup Series championship. Denny Hamlin and Christopher Bell are still lurking, too. But it remains to be seen if anyone can catch up to the steady excellence of Kyle Larson as the “Chase” heads to Phoenix Raceway on Sunday.

Reported by CBS17 Sports, October 17, 2026. Read the full story at CBS17 Sports →

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