- Ryan Preece emerged as the biggest dark-horse — drivers picked the 16th seed as the likeliest champion despite his early-season penalty.
- Peers are skeptical Denny Hamlin will finally win a title in 2026 — 12 said "no" vs. 3 "yes."
- Carson Hocevar is polarizing (most drivers named him the risky drafting partner at Talladega) and drew joke walk‑out songs like "Barbie Girl," "Wrecking Ball" and "Baby Shark."
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