In the closing laps of the NASCAR Cup race at Chicago, a tense battle unfolded between Alex Bowman and Bubba Wallace as they fought for position. The drivers were also competing in NASCAR’s in-season challenge, with a $1 million prize on the line for the winner. Despite contact on the track leading to Wallace’s elimination from the challenge, Bowman advanced to the next round. Bowman expressed surprise at the intensity of the competition, acknowledging the unexpected importance of the tournament. The aftermath of the race saw a civil discussion between the two drivers as they discussed the events that transpired on the track. The incident highlighted the competitive nature of NASCAR’s new in-season challenge and the impact it can have on drivers’ strategies and interactions on the track.
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