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With last year’s race being a bit all over the place and discussion of no windshields vs. windshields happening this year, is this a make-or-break race for the future of dirt events in NASCAR? – Brent C., Cornelius, N.C. NASCAR is committed to being progressive and different when it comes to scheduling, perhaps one of if not its greatest move in what has been a large shift ideology-wise since Steve Phelps took over as president of the sport.

William Byron is currently on pace for a career-best season. Has he elevated himself to the level of championship contender or are we not there yet? Aaron Bearden: We’re too early in this Next Gen era for me to consider anyone a certified championship contender. Could he potentially rise to that level when the time comes? Sure. But let’s see how teams find manufacturers adjust to this car prior to the playoffs before we go penciling anyone into the Championship 4.