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Vegas has been "a little bit of a struggle" for points leader Kyle Busch
Kyle Busch finished 12th in the season-opening Daytona 500 and came just 0.007s shy of victory at Atlanta, settling for third place. Despite this, he now leads the NASCAR Cup Series points standings after earning stage points in the first two races. Busch emphasized the importance of a strong start to the season and acknowledges the slight lead he currently holds over William Byron and Austin Cindric. Ahead of the race at his home track in Vegas, Busch faces challenges including a difficult start, qualifying 21st, and dealing with high winds affecting driving strategies. Although he hasn’t won at LVMS since 2009, Busch remains competitive with five top-five finishes in the last six races at the track.
