The green flag has waved, and the action is heating up on the track. As the field reaches the halfway mark of Stage 1, Brad Keselowski has surged to the front, leading a pack of eight cars that have yet to make a pit stop.
Keselowski’s No. 6 car has been a force to be reckoned with, holding off the competition and maintaining a slim one-second advantage over the second-place driver.
The top 5 drivers are separated by a mere second, setting the stage for an intense battle in the remaining laps of Stage 1.
Behind Keselowski, a fierce fight for position is unfolding. Drivers are jostling for every spot, aware that track position will be crucial as the stage wears on.
The tension is palpable, with cars nose-to-tail and side-by-side, each driver searching for an opening to gain ground.
The pit stop strategy will likely play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of Stage 1. With eight cars, including Keselowski, yet to make a stop, the timing of their pit road visits could significantly impact the running order.
Stay tuned for further updates as the action unfolds in Stage 1.