CONCORD, N.C. -- Champion's Week 2016 has come to a close, and thanks to seven-time champion crew chief Chad Knaus, fans had a chance to go behind the scenes all week long in Las Vegas.
Knaus took over the Hendrick Motorsports Instagram account -- with entertaining results.
Check out how the week unfolded from his point of view below.
Welcome to Las Vegas for #ChampionsWeek! Chad Knaus is taking over and will be your personal tour guide for the next three days. Enjoy! #ChadTakeover
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Checking out the ballroom where the #NASCARawards banquet will be held. #ChadTakeover
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Finished up a live chat with @misssprintcup and @jimmiejohnson. Love answering fan questions! #ChadTakeover
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Hey, Vegas. #ChadTakeover
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Practicing my speech for tomorrow. How am I doing? #ChadTakeover
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One of my favorite traditions when winning championships... a stop at Mandalay Bay. #ChadTakeover
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I'm so proud of this kid. #ChadTakeover
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Our pit crew back stage at the Myers Bros. Luncheon. #ChadTakeover
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What a group. Our pit crew won the 2016 @mechanix_wear Most Valuable Pit Crew award. #ChadTakeover
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My man and one of the coolest end-of-season trophies -- Goodyear's 24 karat replica car. #ChadTakeover
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Getting ready to hop on stage with this guy at The Palms. #ChadTakeover
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One of the most BA racers ever. It was great to see A.J. again. #ChadTakeover
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It's banquet night and we're starting off with photos with those from the organization. #se7en
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Hanging with the one and only Claire B. with @siriusxmnascar. #ChadTakeover
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We're coming for you, head table. #NASCARawards #ChadTakeover
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This view isn't bad. Sting is rockin' it at the banquet. #NASCARawards #ChadTakeover
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What a week! Thanks for following along and for your continuous support. #ChadTakeover
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