AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with his son, Owen as his wife, Katelyn, and daughter Audrey look on in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

At-track photos: 2021 Championship Weekend at Phoenix

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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NASCAR Hall of Famer Jeff Gordon and No. 5 crew chief Cliff Daniels share a moment on pit road after winning the Cup Series championship.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, cheers with the fans after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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Team Penske and Ryan Blaney crew chief Todd Gordon takes in the atmosphere at Phoenix Raceway for the final time atop the pit box.

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Team Penske drivers (L-R) Ryan Blaney, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano share the final moment as an organizational trio after the championship race at Phoenix Raceway.

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Brad Keselowski, Ryan Blaney and Team Penske crew members embrace each other in Keselowski's final race for the organization.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, stands on his car and cheers after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout and a parade lap after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: A crew member of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson reacts to a pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A crew member of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson, reacts to the race-winning pit stop during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Tyler Reddick, driver of the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, battles teammate Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, for the lead.

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A general view of racing during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #47 Honey Nut Cheerios Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the No. 47 Honey Nut Cheerios Chevrolet, spins into the wall and ends his day.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, leads the field during the first stage.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, and Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/Jack Links Ford, lead the field to start the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Cars race down the frontstretch past the fan-filled grandstands.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: The pit crew of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson leap into action during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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The pit crew of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson, leap into action to service four fresh Goodyear tires and Sunoco fuel.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Door Dash Toyota, spins after an on-track incident as Quin Houff, driver of the #00 CREEK Enterprises Inc. Chevrolet, drives away during the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/23XI Racing via Getty Images)

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Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Door Dash Toyota, spins after an on-track incident in Stage 1.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Honorary starter, Paralympian Roderick Townsend poses for photos from the flagstand prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Honorary starter, Paralympian Roderick Townsend poses for photos from the flagstand before the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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The F-16 Fighting Falcons perform a flyover during pre-race ceremonies.

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Ryan Blaney (L), has the final pre-race conversation with crew chief Todd Gordon before Gordon retires from the role following the Cup Series Championship.

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Rick Hendrick (L), owner of Hendrick Motorsports, talks with NASCAR Hall of Fame driver Bill Elliott on the grid before the Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: A detail of the helmet worn by Bubba Wallace, driver of the #23 Door Dash Toyota, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/23XI Racing via Getty Images)

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A close-up of the helmet worn by Bubba Wallace, driver of the No. 23 Door Dash Toyota, prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 (L-R) Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, participate in a Q&A during pre-race ceremonies prior the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR Cup Series Championship 4 (L-R) Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, and Denny Hamlin, driver of the No. 11 FedEx Express Toyota, participate in a Q&A during pre-race ceremonies prior the NASCAR Cup Series.Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: NASCAR President Steve Phelps introduces team owner Chip Ganassi during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR President Steve Phelps introduces team owner Chip Ganassi before his final race at the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: USA Olympic runner, Abdi Abdirahman is introduced onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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USA Olympic runner, Abdi Abdirahman is introduced onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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Dierks Bentley performs during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Crew chief Cliff Daniels, of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Crew chief Cliff Daniels, of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Crew chief Alan Gustafson, of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, waits in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Crew chief Alan Gustafson, for the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, waits in the garage area prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: A detail view of the

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A detailed view of the "CHIP GANASSI RACING FINAL LAP 2001-2021" sticker on the hauler of the No. 1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, driven by Kurt Busch.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, hoists the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, celebrates with fans after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, celebrates with fans.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, celebrates with a backflip after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A backflip off the car? Shades of Cup Series legend Carl Edwards. Bravo, Daniel Hemric.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, celebrates with the 2021 Xfinity Series Championship flag after winning during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric sails the Xfinity Series championship flag.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Burn it down, Daniel.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, takes the checked flag over Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 CarShop Ford, to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, takes the checkered flag over Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 CarShop Ford, to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 CarShop Ford, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 CarShop Ford, leads the field during Stage 2 of the Xfinity Series championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, pits during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, pits for four tires and fuel during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, races his way through the field in the Xfinity Series championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 CarShop Ford, leads John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #54 Mobil 1 Toyota, to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 CarShop Ford, leads John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 54 Mobil 1 Toyota, to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway .

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and NASCAR President Steve Phelps talk on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and NASCAR President Steve Phelps talk on the grid.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: (L-R) Championship 4 drivers AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Hyperice Chevrolet, Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 CarShop Ford, Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, wave to fans during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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(L-R) Xfinity Series Championship 4 drivers AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 CarShop Ford, Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, and Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, wave to fans during pre-race ceremonies.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Hyperice Chevrolet, walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, walks onstage during pre-race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, poses for photos after winning the Busch Pole Award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: A detail of the helmet worn by Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A detail of the helmet worn by Martin Truex Jr., driver of the No. 19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Justin Haley, driver of the #77 Peacock - Streaming Now Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Justin Haley, driver of the No. 77 Peacock - Streaming Now Chevrolet, turns laps during Cup Series qualifying.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, to his car before Cup Series qualifying.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Crew members push the #8 BetMGM Chevrolet, driven by Tyler Reddick in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Crew members push the No. 8 BetMGM Chevrolet, driven by Tyler Reddick to the grid for Cup Series qualifying.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Crew members work on the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson in the garage area during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Crew members work on the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, driven by Kyle Larson in the garage area.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Erik Jones, driver of the #43 Rellevate Chevrolet, walks the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Erik Jones, driver of the No. 43 Rellevate Chevrolet, walks to his car for Cup Series qualifying.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 CarShop Ford, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 CarShop Ford, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 DEX Imaging Toyota, and a crew member talk on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Harrison Burton, driver of the No. 20 DEX Imaging Toyota, and a crew member talk on the grid during Xfinity Series qualifying.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Hyperice Chevrolet, enters his car for qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, enters his car for qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, looks on from the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, looks on from the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, looks on from the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, watches Xfinity Series qualifying from his pit box.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Ty Gibbs, driver of the #18 Monster Energy Toyota celebrates in the Ruoff Mortgage victory lane after winning the ARCA Arizona Lottery 100 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ty Gibbs, driver of the No. 18 Monster Energy Toyota celebrates in the Ruoff Mortgage Victory Lane after winning the ARCA Arizona Lottery 100 at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Jesse Love, driver of the #16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2021 ARCA Menards Series Championship in the ARCA Arizona Lottery 100 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jesse Love, driver of the No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the ARCA Menards Series West title.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 06: Jesse Love, driver of the #16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, celebrates winning the 2021 ARCA Menards Series Championship after the ARCA Arizona Lottery 100 at Phoenix Raceway on November 06, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Jesse Love, driver of the No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota, drives a parade lap with the championship flag after winning the 2021 ARCA Menards Series West Championship.

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Ben Rhodes celebrates winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series championship at Phoenix Raceway, the first title of his career.

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Soak it in, Ben.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, is congratulated by NASCAR President Steve Phelps after winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR President Steve Phelps presents the championship trophy to Ben Rhodes.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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It's not too good to be true, Ben. You're a Camping World Truck Series champion.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ben Rhodes burns it down after winning his first career title, passing Zane Smith with eight laps remaining in Friday night's race to accomplish the feat.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates after winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Ben Rhodes, driver of the No. 99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, celebrates after winning the 2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Chandler Smith, driver of the #18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, celebrates in the Ruoff Mortgage victory lane after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chandler Smith hoists the trophy in Victory Lane after winning the Camping World Truck Series race at Phoenix. He also earned 2021 Rookie of the Year honors in the process.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Chandler Smith, driver of the #18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chandler Smith celebrates after winning the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: John H Nemechek, driver of the #4 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, drives with sparks after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 driver John Hunter Nemechek nurses his No. 4 Kyle Busch Motorsports Toyota to pit road after tire issues at the start of the race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: John H Nemechek, driver of the #4 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, pits with sparks after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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John Hunter Nemechek takes his No. 4 Toyota down pit road for service after a left-front tire went down.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Lawless Alan, driver of the #45 AutoParkIt.com Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Lawless Alan, driver of the No. 45 AutoParkIt.com Chevrolet, spins after an on-track incident during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Chandler Smith, driver of the #18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, leads Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Frontline Enterprises Inc Ford, and Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, to the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Chandler Smith, driver of the No. 18 Safelite AutoGlass Toyota, leads Sheldon Creed, driver of the No. 2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, Todd Gilliland, driver of the No. 38 Frontline Enterprises Inc Ford, and Ben Rhodes, driver of the #99 Bombardier LearJet 75 Toyota, to the green flag to start the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Team owner Kyle Busch speaks with John H Nemechek, driver of the #4 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Team owner Kyle Busch speaks with John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the No. 4 Pye-Barker Fire & Safety Toyota, on the grid prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway.

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Championship 4 driver Ben Rhodes laces up prior to the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway on Friday night.

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Carson Hocevar may not be in the playoffs anymore, but his creative hats are definitely championship-worthy.

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Fans watching the FS1 broadcast got a cool view from Championship 4 driver John Hunter Nemechek's helmet camera.

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The radios for pole sitter Chandler Smith are ready and waiting prior to the race.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Hyperice Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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AJ Allmendinger, driver of the No. 16 Hyperice Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Noah Gragson, driver of the #9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 9 Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Daniel Hemric, driver of the No. 18 Poppy Bank Toyota, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Austin Cindric, driver of the #22 CarShop Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Austin Cindric, driver of the No. 22 CarShop Ford, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: NASCAR President Steve Phelps speaks during a press conference prior to practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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NASCAR President Steve Phelps speaks during his annual State of the Sport address in the Phoenix Raceway media center.

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Championship 4 driver Kyle Larson makes he way out onto the the 1-mile track in the No. 5 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet.

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Kurt Busch heads back to the garage after a practice run on Friday.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Championship 4 driver Chase Elliott, driver of the No. 9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, sits in his car in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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Kyle Busch heads out of the garage area for a practice run.

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Chase Elliott barrels the No. 9 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet into the turn during Cup Series practice.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: BJ McLeod, driver of the #78 Pala Casino Ford, exits his car as smoke billows from the hood during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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BJ McLeod, driver of the No. 78 Pala Casino Ford, exits his car as smoke billows from the hood during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway.

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The No. 98 ThorSport Racing Toyota of Ben Rhodes rolls out for NASCAR Camping World Truck Series practice from the Phoenix Raceway garage.

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Championship 4 contender Zane Smith loads into his No. 21 Chevrolet in the Phoenix Raceway garage.

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Matt Crafton beside his No. 88 ThorSport Toyota before the start of Camping World Truck Series practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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John Hunter Nemechek gets ready to load in beside the No. 4 Toyota in the Phoenix Raceway garage.

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Ben Rhodes preps for practice in the No. 98 Toyota in the Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #38 Frontline Enterprises Inc Ford, drives during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Todd Gilliland drives past the start-finish line during Camping World Truck Series practice at Phoenix Raceway. Gilliland topped the session with a lap of 135.844 mph in the No. 38 Ford.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Liftkits4less.com Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Sheldon Creed, last year's Camping World Truck Series champion, makes the rounds during Friday morning practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 05: A detail of the helmet worn by Zane Smith, driver of the #21 MRC Construction Chevrolet, in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix Raceway on November 05, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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A detailed look at the racing helmet of Zane Smith atop the No. 21 Chevrolet before practice at Phoenix Raceway.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Crew chief Cliff Daniels and Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrate after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Crew chief Cliff Daniels and Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrate after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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AVONDALE, ARIZONA - NOVEMBER 07: Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane as NASCAR President Steve Phelps looks on after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway on November 07, 2021 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane as NASCAR President Steve Phelps looks on after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.

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Kyle Larson, driver of the No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, celebrates with son Owen in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Cup Series Championship.