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The season’s winningest NASCAR Cup Series driver this far in 2024, William Byron was asked at Texas Motor Speedway about the difference in winning a NASCAR Cup Series championship now versus when J…
In 2024, William Byron, the current leader in NASCAR Cup Series wins, discussed the differences in winning a championship now compared to when Jimmie Johnson dominated from 2002 to 2020. Johnson faced various championship formats, unlike Byron who is familiar only with the current elimination-style system. Byron, a three-time race winner this season, sees the intensity and stress of the playoffs as essential in pushing competitors to their limits and creating dramatic moments for fans. Ultimately, Byron recognizes that success in NASCAR comes down to performing consistently well at the championship race in Phoenix.
