Brickyard 400 takeaways: NASCAR's return to Indianapolis oval was a test of strength

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Kyle Larson, the 2021 Cup champion, won the Brickyard 400 NASCAR race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway. The race, which returned after a three-year absence, has historically been won by elite drivers, with 82 percent of previous winners being present or future NASCAR Cup Series champions. Larson’s victory raises questions about whether he can go on to win this season’s Cup Series championship. The race was not about having the fastest car but rather about strategy and track position.