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Phoenix Raceway Rich MARvelous Move of the Race

One last Rich MARvelous Move of the Race to be determined for 2023. (Photo Credit: Phoenix Raceway)

NASCAR Cup Series Championship

The 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season all came down to Phoenix Raceway. With a Championship on the line, Ryan Blaney, Christopher Bell, Kyle Larson, and William Byron each had one goal: finish ahead of the other Playoff drivers.

Cup Series fans tuned in to see if it would be a comical display of desperation as in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race or if cooler heads would prevail as in the NASCAR Xfinity Series race.

Bell was the first, and only, Playoff driver out of contention after he had a brake rotor explode on Lap 109. However, once the dust settled in the desert, Ross Chastain was the race winner. Blaney finished in P2, just ahead of his Championship competitors, earning him the title of NASCAR Cup Series Champion.

(Photo Credit: Christian Petersen | Getty Images)

Rich MARvelous Move of the Race

While there were many memorable moves from the race and weekend, there was one standout moment that summed up what NASCAR is all about – family.

This week, the Rich MARvelous Move of the Race doesn’t go to anyone on the track. It goes to Kevin Harvick’s children, Keelan and Piper.

The Rich MARvelous Move of the Race is decided by Pit Pass Network staff at the checkered flag.

Just before their dad took the green flag for his final race, they radioed in to wish him well and congratulate him on an incredible career.

Certainly, they won the weekend!

Honorable Mentions

There were a few other standout memories from the Phoenix race weekend that our team wanted to highlight.

First off, Ben Rhodes. Despite being in the Truck Series, he got the nod for Rich MARvelous Move at Miami. However, if you missed out on the Rhodes’ post-race press conference, enjoy. He even throws it back to 2021 with a Mama Jama!

Next up, kudos to NBC for interviewing (and airing) race winner, Chastain. His quote, “We did something else no one has ever done,” was classic. And if you missed the Melon Smash, thanks to NASCAR social media, we have you covered.

Finally, the entire Cup field. They each get a nod for driving like they have a brain. The racing was intense, no one was giving an inch, but yet, they didn’t wreck the entire field in the process.

Keep your eyes peeled for one more MARvelous segment to wrap up the 2023 season.

In the meantime, chime in! What stood out as the Rich MARvelous Move of the Race to you?
Pit Pass Network would like to extend a huge thank you to Rich Mar Florist for their partnership in the Rich MARvelous Move of the Race! Be sure to check out their website for all your floral needs. Follow them on social media (FacebookInstagramTwitter) and stay up-to-date with all the Team Rich Mar NASCAR happenings.

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Linda

I felt like there was good competition throughout the field making it more interesting to watch. Brad did an excellent job working his way through the field.

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