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NASCAR's Upcoming Stress Test

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This was supposed to be another year when Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing stepped up to the plate. In a season when he has driven primarily in the Sprint Cup Series, instead of spreading his effort over three touring circuits, Busch was supposed to shine.

Some even thought this single-minded focus could pave his path to the title.

Instead, he finds himself battling just to get in the title-determining field. And he’s not alone. Three of the series' preeminent programs — JGR, Hendrick Motorsports and Roush Fenway Racing — are locked in a battle to not only make the Chase, but do so through the wild-card spots awarded to the two drivers outside the top 10 but with the most wins (ties are broken by points position). Relative newcomer Stewart-Haas Racing (home...

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