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NASCAR: Five Lessons Learned From The Pure Michigan 400

By Michael Guadalupe

Aug 28, 2016; Brooklyn, MI, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) leads Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) as the race begins during the Pure Michigan 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 28, 2016; Brooklyn, MI, USA; Sprint Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) leads Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) as the race begins during the Pure Michigan 400 at the Michigan International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports /
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Kyle Busch and the 18 team need to figure out their struggles before the Chase starts. Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports /

Kyle Busch Is Still Dealing With Issues

Last week at Bristol Kyle Busch was leading the race when something in his car broke and it caused him to spin out. He went from leading the race to the garage.

This weekend at Michigan Kyle Busch spun out early and was able to avoid being wrecked, but before spinning out he was a lap down after bringing his car in to be inspected because he felt like it was getting looser every lap.

Busch hasn’t been fantastic at Michigan, only winning once at this track in his career and having an average finish of 20.48, but when it comes to being a top driver, one of the biggest factors is being able to overcome struggles.

It’s now been two weeks in a row where Busch has seemingly had some issue with his car that has completely taken him out of the race. There are going to be tracks in the Chase where Busch will be tested, and if the 18 team can’t overcome them he won’t be winning a second title this year.

They’ve won four races this season, but if the 18 team can’t fix whatever issues they are dealing with, they might not make it out of the first round of the Chase.

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