ATYL: New Short Track Package On Display | Is It Better or Worse Than Before? (Phoenix Analysis)

From practice to race day, drivers were voicing their opinions on the new short track package.

A majority of the drivers, like Tyler Reddick, said the on-track product was “exponentially worse”. The inability to pass was still a major issue and and during the race, Bubba Wallace even commented, “Whatever the hardest thing y’all done in life… It ain’t got shit on trying to pass here in Phoenix.”

On the other hand, drivers like Denny Hamlin had some positive insight to share, saying the product was “a little bit better”.

Now that the Shriners Children’s 500 is over, join Taylor Kitchen to review the on-track action. Plus, tune in to discuss a few drivers that are in the danger zone early on in the season.

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Taylor Kitchen

Taylor Kitchen found her passion for motorsports after watching a NASCAR Xfinity Series race with her grandma in 2016. The following year, she would attend her first race at Kentucky Speedway. The smell of the gas and the roar of the engines filling her ears was enough to solidify her love of the sport. In 2021, Taylor created her motorsports media outlet, “Above The Yellow Line”. On this platform, she produces high-quality videos discussing the latest news and events from the sport. The following year, Taylor partnered with TobyChristie.com to bring her video content to the TC platform. Graduating with a B.S. in Journalism in 2023, Taylor is continuing her reporting duties while also working in the motorsports marketing and PR space. Previously working with Team Hornaday Development and AT Racing Development, Taylor has gathered valuable insight through these roles that have helped her bring unique content to her viewers while also helping drivers at any level bring value to their brands.