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👀 Bottas eyes permanent fix for pit problems

🤔 NASCAR says extra practice won’t improve fan experience

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🔙 NASCAR driver returns at Talladega after suspension

🤕 F2 champion Pourchaire to stand in for Malukas at Long Beach

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Chinese GP Driver Odds (provided by BetMGM)

-450 Max Verstappen

+1000 Sergio Perez

+1200 Charles Leclerc

+1200 Carlos Sainz

+3500 Lewis Hamilton

Talladega Driver Odds (provided by BetMGM)

+800 Ryan Blaney

+800 Brad Keselowski

+1200 Joey Logano

+1200 Chase Elliott

+1200 William Byron

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Deal or No Deal

NASCAR and team owners are on the brink of renewing their charter agreement, potentially marking a major shift in how the sport operates, according to NASCAR COO Steve O'Donnell. Speaking at the CAA World Congress of Sports, O'Donnell teased, “We’re very close," highlighting ongoing negotiations that could extend the charter system through 2031.

📈 The stakes are high, as charters have soared in value since their inception, and many team owners see this as a chance to secure long-lasting enterprise value. "Everyone wants to sit down and argue over who's going to split the money the right way, but ultimately we'll get to a good place,” O'Donnell explained.

🔄 The shift from traditional ownership to a more inclusive model with new personalities and businesses is seen as a "big opportunity" for NASCAR. "I think at the end of the day, we've talked about everybody will be a little ticked off once we get to the deal, but that'll mean it's the right way to go," added O'Donnell.

Despite the optimism, some team insiders remain skeptical, noting significant unresolved issues and upcoming meetings that could prove pivotal and time is not on their side.

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NASCAR

🚔 NASCAR indefinitely suspends Austin Dillon’s pit crew member

🛻 Cam Waters returns to Truck Series in Kansas

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