Austin Cindric's Consistent Lack of Short Track Speed Means He'll Likely Struggle in All-Star Race
Source: Racing Reference

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May 18, 2025
Although Austin Cindric has significantly improved from previous seasons, short tracks remain probably his worst track type and he is unlikely to perform very well in tonight's NASCAR All-Star Race. He starts 16th after finishing 8th in Heat Race 2. In his previous All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro, Cindric actually lost positions from his 17th-place starting position, falling to 21st two laps down. In 2024, he failed to advance to the All-Star Race after finishing last in the All-Star Open. Despite the typical speed Penske has had on short tracks in recent years, Cindric has seemed to be nowhere near as fast as Joey Logano or Ryan Blaney. Although the possibility of Place Differential points looks promising, Cindric is one of the weakest short track drivers in the field, so he should probably be avoided.--Sean Wrona - RotoBaller
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