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2023 NASCAR Champion’s Week in pictures
The event, previously held in New York City and Las Vegas, has been taking place in Nashville since 2019. All three champions from the national divisions were honored in Nashville, with Ryan Blaney winning his first Cup title, Cole Custer securing his first Xfinity Series title, and Ben Rhodes becoming a two-time champion in the NASCAR Truck Series. Each champion drove their championship-winning vehicle down Broadway as part of a parade. The 2023 season saw a Ford sweep, the first time since Chevrolet achieved it in 2001. Cole Custer’s Xfinity Series championship is a story of redemption, as he made the most of being demoted from SHR and finally clinched the title. Ben Rhodes, despite surviving the chaos in the Truck Series finale, earned his second championship. The festivities also included each manufacturer showcasing their vehicles, with the Toyota and Chevrolet drivers pictured above. Ross Chastain made history as the first driver in the Championship 4 era to win the final race without being in the final four, while Kyle Larson was the highest-placing Chevrolet driver in the standings.
