The Dash Series championship is heading to an exciting conclusion, with Zac Campilogna and Johnathan Stewart set to battle it out in the final race for the title. While Dan Mrak is mathematically in contention, he can only win the championship under extraordinary circumstances, making this a two-horse race between Campilogna and Stewart. With everything on the line, the season finale is set to be a thrilling showdown.
Zac Campilogna Holds the Edge
Zac Campilogna comes into the final race with 1400 points, holding a slim 5-point lead over Johnathan Stewart. Campilogna also holds the tiebreaker over Stewart, thanks to more wins this season, meaning if they finish tied in points, Campilogna will win the championship.
Campilogna has a clear path to the title. If he wins the race, he will automatically be crowned champion, regardless of where Stewart finishes. Otherwise, he needs to stay close to Stewart, as finishing within one position of him will also guarantee the title due to the tiebreaker.
Johnathan Stewart’s Push for the Championship
Johnathan Stewart, with 1395 points, knows that the pressure is on in the final race. For Stewart to win the championship, he must either win the race or finish at least two positions ahead of Campilogna. This would give Stewart the 6-point swing he needs to overtake Campilogna in the standings and claim the title.
Stewart has been a formidable competitor all season, and he knows that beating Campilogna by just two spots could be enough to turn the tide in his favor.
Dan Mrak’s Long-Shot Scenario
Dan Mrak, with 1248 points, is technically still in the championship hunt, but only under extreme circumstances. Mrak would need both Campilogna and Stewart to fail post-race tech inspection or there would need to be a 43-kart field for him to have a chance at winning the title. With those unlikely scenarios in mind, Mrak will be focusing on finishing the season strong and perhaps playing the role of spoiler in the title fight.
Championship Scenarios
If Zac Campilogna wins: He wins the championship, no matter what.
If Johnathan Stewart wins: He takes the title. If Stewart doesn’t win, he needs to finish at least two spots ahead of Campilogna to win.
Dan Mrak: Can only win if both Campilogna and Stewart fail tech inspection or if there is a 43-kart field.
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