NASCAR is not really a team sport. Sure a strong team is important and a strong team has its benefits, but at the end of the day no driver is yielding wins or championships to their teammates.
Add us as a preferred source on GoogleWhile the individual might be pushed to the forefront at the end of the day, there is still something to be said in NASCAR about having a strong team.
A strong team that promotes the sharing of information and knowledge amongst their drivers does benefit everyone. Joe Gibbs Racing has pushed the idea of teamwork throughout the season and it has remained consistent for the most part. However, as the push to the title continues there are sure to be more bumps in the road like there were this past weekend in Martinsville.
Strong teamwork doesn’t just elevate established drivers but it also helps cultivate young drivers which is happening at Team Hendrick right now with Chase Elliott. Elliott’s relationship with Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been referenced several times this season.
In the spirit of teams and teamwork, the old adage of you’re only as strong as your weakest link comes to mind. So, here is a look at some of NASCAR’s biggest teams right now and their weakest links.