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Joey Logano confronts ‘the Melon Man’ after Chicago smash-up

On a late-race restart at Chicago, things got wild at the entry of Turn 1. Ross Chastain ended up getting spun sideways, and the first car he saw after getting straightened out had an immediate bullseye on it. That was Joey Logano in the No. 22 Ford, who was directly behind Chastain when the incident […]

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That was Joey Logano in the No. 22 Ford, who was directly behind Chastain when the incident began, however, video shows that he (and several others) were pushed into the No. 1 car.

Chastain immediately hit Logano in the next corner, sending both the Penske driver and Ricky Stenhouse Jr Jr. spinning. While Logano rebounded to finish 11th — one spot behind Chastain — Stenhouse’s day was over.

“Ross better get the f****** information right before he goes and wrecks somebody,” Logano radioed to his team after the incident. “There’s f****** six cars behind me wrecking into me, and then he destroys me from four back. That motherf*****.”

Stenhouse shared a video of a watermelon being smashed on his social media, an obvious reference to Chastain, who is an eighth-generation watermelon farmer and commonly referred to as the ‘Melon Man.’

As for Logano, he took a far more direct approach. He confronted Chastain after the race and shared his frustrations.

While the particulars of the conversation aren’t known, Logano later told FOX Sports’ Bob Pockrass of the conversation: “He [Chastain] admitted he wrecked me on purpose, which means he should get fined … that’s not okay.”

After being told that Chastain may have been trying to get payback on whoever spun him, Logano replied: “Typical Ross. He just sees red and does dumb stuff.”

Logano also referenced the fact that this is not the first run-in for these drivers, who are two of the most aggressive drivers on the grid. They had an incident at both COTA and Martinsville. Following their Martinsville run-in earlier this week, Logano said Chastain “races like a jackass every week.

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Where All 36 Cup Drivers Stand After Indy

RACE RESULTS: Brickyard 400 Using an average of rankings between Racing America On SI’s Toby Christie, Joseph Srigley, and Zach Evans, here’s where all 36 full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers stand heading into this weekend’s event at Iowa Speedway. Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes 1. Denny Hamlin Denny Hamlin didn’t end up completing his grand slam this […]

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RACE RESULTS: Brickyard 400

Using an average of rankings between Racing America On SI’s Toby Christie, Joseph Srigley, and Zach Evans, here’s where all 36 full-time NASCAR Cup Series drivers stand heading into this weekend’s event at Iowa Speedway.

Estimated Reading Time: 9 minutes

1. Denny Hamlin

Denny Hamlin didn’t end up completing his grand slam this weekend at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, but considering he started at the rear of the field in a backup car, a third-place result is mightily impressive for the No. 11 team. (Previously: 2nd)

2. Chase Elliott

Sunday’s race was one of Elliott’s worst in a while, which speaks volumes as to how competitive he and the No. 9 team have become as he finished 13th in the Brickyard 400. (Previously: 1st)

3. Alex Bowman

Interestingly, Bowman’s ninth-place finish in the Brickyard 400 marked his 12th top-10 finish of the season, which ties him with series point leader Chase Elliott, and he’s just two behind Kyle Larson, who leads the series with 14 top-10s this year. (Previously: 6th)

4. Kyle Larson

Speaking of Kyle Larson, he came up just shy of back-to-back wins in the Brickyard 400 as he finished runner-up to Bubba Wallace on Sunday. After three straight finishes outside the top-10, Larson now heads to Iowa on a two-race top-five finishing streak. (Previously: 8th)

5. Chase Briscoe

It wasn’t a Hoosier’s turn to be in Victory Lane at Indianapolis Motor Speedway this year, but after winning the pole, Chase Briscoe continued to have a great run. However, the No. 19 pitted late in the going and couldn’t make up much track position, finishing 18th. (Previously: 5th)

6. Ty Gibbs

Ty Gibbs is $1 million richer, beating Ty Dillon to win the inaugural In-Season Tournament. However, the performance in the Brickyard 400 wasn’t worth a million bucks, finishing 21st. It’s going to be win or nothing now, though, with Bubba Wallace locking into the postseason. (Previously: 3rd)

7. Chris Buescher

Chris Buescher continues to put in steady performances, which has kept him above the Playoff cutline, but with more and more winners stacking up (Bubba Wallace became the 13th on Sunday), Buescher finds himself as the last driver inside the cut line. (Previously: 7th)

8. Christopher Bell

It was a mostly quiet afternoon for Christopher Bell, until he clipped the rear-end of Zane Smith in NASCAR Overtime. However, the driver of the No. 20 still recorded a solid eighth-place finish. (Previously: 9th)

9. Ryan Preece

Ryan Preece continued his excellent first season with RFK Racing with an impressive fourth-place result in the Brickyard 400. Preece was fast, and his team utilized great strategy throughout the race to get the driver into position. (Previously: 13th)

10. Bubba Wallace

No more talking about the playoff cutline for Bubba Wallace. With his win in the Brickyard 400, Wallace punched his ticket to the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. It’s back-to-back top 10 finishes for Wallace heading into next Sunday’s race at Iowa. (Previously: 17th)

11. Tyler Reddick

Tyler Reddick pitted before overtime, relinquishing a top-10 running position. He was then collected in a multi-car incident on the first overtime attempt, finishing 29th. (Previously: 4th)

12. Ryan Blaney

Ryan Blaney won the second stage, but pitted for fuel before the pits opened, sending him to the rear of the field. He rebounded for a seventh-place finish, but especially with the strength of his teammate Austin Cindric in the race, you can’t help but wonder what could have been. (Previously: 11th)

13. Brad Keselowski

Clocked in right behind Preece, his RFK Racing teammate, with a fifth-place finish. Keselowski now has three top-five finishes this season, which have all come in his last 10 starts. (Previously: 16th)

14. William Byron

If William Byron didn’t have bad luck, he’d have no luck at all. The driver that led the regular-season championship standings for much of the season looked poised to reclaim the point lead until he sputtered out of gas on the final lap of the Brickyard 400. (Previously: 14th)

15. Joey Logano

A lot of things didn’t go Joey Logano’s way, including a flat tire and being collected in a late accident. Logano ultimately finished 32nd, with his second DNF in the last five races. (Previously: 10th)

16. Kyle Busch

Another head-shaking day for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Richard Childress Racing team as they finished 25th, two laps down. However, spotter Derek Kneeland posted on X that a win is around the corner. We’ll see. (Previously: 12th)

17. Austin Cindric

Austin Cindric finished the day with the most laps led in the Brickyard 400. However, a flat tire while leading the race dashed Cindric’s shot at a win, ultimately finishing 15th. (Previously: 23rd)

18. Shane van Gisbergen

Similar to last year’s Xfinity Series event at Indianapolis, Shane van Gisbergen had some strength on this particular oval racetrack, recording a top-20 result after running as high as 12th earlier in the event. Definitely another step in a positive direction for SVG. (Previously: 18th)

19. John Hunter Nemechek

With a 12th-place finish, it was another successful afternoon for John Hunter Nemechek and the No. 42 LEGACY MOTOR CLUB team. JHN is now averaging a 19.1 finish in 2025, which is the best of his NASCAR Cup Series career. (Previously: 21st)

20. Michael McDowell

Michael McDowell’s troubles started early, as he made contact with Ross Chastain on lap 17 and sent him into the outside wall. Later, McDowell suffered a flat tire, and he ultimately finished 30th. (Previously: 15th)

21. Justin Haley

Good news, Justin Haley finished 11th, continuing a quietly strong July run for the No. 7 team. Bad news, with Bubba Wallace’s win, Haley is the new owner of the longest winless drought among active NASCAR Cup Series competitors. (Previously: 25th)

22. Josh Berry

Josh Berry was on the verge of a strong finish after staying near the front of the field throughout the day, but ran out of fuel on the last lap. Instead, Berry finished 22nd, still seraching for his first top-10 finish since Kansas. (Previously: 27th)

23. AJ Allmendinger

After qualifying ninth and finishing 10th in the first stage, A.J. Allmendinger finished 23rd on Sunday, one lap down. Allmendinger finished ninth in the last short track race at Bristol, and hopes Iowa can bring that same level of success. (Previously: 22nd)

24. Ty Dillon

After five weeks, the NASCAR In-Season Challenge ended in a loss to Ty Gibbs in the finals for Ty Dillon. Dillon finished 28th, suffering nose damage early in the race that hampered his hopes of a strong finish. (Previously: 19th)

25. Todd Gilliland

This is exactly what the doctor ordered for Todd Gilliland and the entire No. 34 Ford Mustang Dark Horse. A sixth-place finish is destined to build some momentum for an organization that so badly needs it, right now. (Previously: 34th)

26. Carson Hocevar

After a hard-fought day, Carson Hocevar finished 10th at Indianapolis. That gets him back into the top 10 after three straight finishes outside the top 30. (Previously: 32nd)

27. Ross Chastain

Things just keep getting worse and worse for Ross Chastain. An already poor streak got even worse Sunday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with a wreck and a destroyed racecar in the race’s first 20 laps. Chastain has one finish better than 24th in the last six races. (Previously: 20th)

28. Erik Jones

Roush luck for Erik Jones, who had a really fast car in Indianapolis. He was so fast, he literally drove the right front wheel off of the thing. A hard crash led to a 36th-place finish for Jones. (Previously: 24th)

29. Zane Smith

Zane Smith had a shot for a top-10 finish on Sunday, until he was hooked on the back straightaway by Christopher Bell. That ruined any shot at a good finish and continued a difficult summer for FRM, both on and off the track. (Previously: 26th)

30. Daniel Suarez

The damage to the front-end of the No. 99 really hindered any chance at a decent day for Daniel Suarez. However, these kinds of finishes are not going to help him find a new NASCAR Cup Series seat for 2026. It’s time for Suarez to show what we know he’s truly made of. (Previously: 30th)

31. Austin Dillon

The only good thing about a 38th-place finish is that there’s little chance it could be worse next weekend for Austin Dillon, who dropped out of the race after suffering radiator damage in a stack up on a Lap 55 restart. (Previously: 28th)

32. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.

The summer backslide continues for Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., who had his No. 47 Chevrolet critically damaged in a restart stack-up early in the race. A 35th-place finish was certainly not what HYAK had in mind for this weekend. (Previously: 29th)

33. Riley Herbst

Riley Herbst finished 26th, two laps down, in his battered and bruised No. 35 on a long and difficult day at Indianapolis. The series’ last trip to the Midwest ended with a 17th-place finish at Chicago for Herbst, and he’ll hope for similar improvement at Iowa. (Previously: 31st)

34. Cole Custer

Nothing flashy, but a solid top-20 in the Brickyard 400 is exactly what Cole Custer and Haas Factory Team need to continue doing. It’s going to take some time to build this program, but surely this is a step in the right direction. (Previously: 33rd)

35. Noah Gragson

Noah Gragson and Front Row Motorsports just cannot catch a break. The No. 4 team has been free-falling down the standings, and that continues with Indianapolis, after another poor finish due to a mechanical issue. There’s been some bright spots, but darkness has crowded them recently, for sure. (Previously: 35th)

36. Cody Ware

Sigh. Another rough day for Cody Ware and the No. 51 Rick Ware Racing team. Ware was credited with a 37th-place finish after he dropped out of the race after completing just 58 laps. (Previously: 36th)

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Why Austin Hill will likely face more penalties

In the closing laps of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Aric Almirola was trying to take fourth position away from Austin Hill, ultimately making some contact with the Richard Childress Racing driver. Hill managed to save the car, but he then appeared to abruptly turn back down the track, hooking Almirola’s Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota […]

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Hill managed to save the car, but he then appeared to abruptly turn back down the track, hooking Almirola’s Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota directly into the outside wall. Almirola impacted a section of the wall that is not protected by SAFER Barrier nearly head-on, but thankfully walked away without injury.

NASCAR held Hill for five laps for “reckless driving,” and he was furious over the radio. Hill denied that the move was intentional, claiming he was still trying to gather up the car. He also threw several expletives at the sanctioning body, which certainly didn’t help his case.

Will Hill be suspended?

The new playoff waiver rules

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In 2025, a suspension would be even more impactful due to new playoff waiver rules implemented ahead of the new season. Should a driver miss a race due to a suspension, they can remain eligible for the playoffs via a waiver, but will lose all of their playoff bonus points and forfeit any future playoff points they collect leading up to the playoffs.

All signs seem to point to a one-week suspension for Hill, but the new playoff waiver rules could sway them towards a points penalty and a fine. However, the incident looks plenty severe enough to warrant a forced vacation, regardless of the new waiver policy. His radio communication may also play a factor, as NASCAR does not tolerate being spoken to in such a way. Kyle Busch once decided to flip off a NASCAR official while serving a penalty he disagreed with, which resulted in additional in-race penalties for unsportsmanlike behavior.

Hill is already locked into the NASCAR Xfinity playoffs via three race wins, and he currently holds 21 playoff points. He’s also fifth in the regular season standings, which brings with it more bonus points once the playoffs begin. But no matter what decision NASCAR makes this week, taking no action is extremely unlikely, and the punishment is likely to adversely impact his title hopes in some form.

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Kris Wright Returns to Venturini Motorsports for Multi-Race ARCA Menards Series Deal; Iowa First Up – Speedway Digest

Venturini Motorsports is pleased to announce the return of Kris Wright to the team’s ARCA Menards Series driver lineup for the 2025 season. Wright will compete in a trio of events behind the wheel of a Venturini-prepared Toyota Camry, beginning this weekend at Iowa Speedway on August 1, followed by Watkins Glen International on August […]

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A versatile and experienced driver across multiple disciplines, Wright rejoins Venturini Motorsports after a prior stint with the team in 2023-2024. In 2024, driving full-time with Venturini Motorsports, Wright finished the season in third place in ARCA’s national driver championship point standings. The Pennsylvania native has recorded 35 career starts in the ARCA series with eight top-5 and twelve top-10 finishes.

Wright’s newly added 2025 schedule reflects a strategic mix of oval and road course competition, providing him the opportunity to showcase his skills in a variety of settings. The veteran driver has experience in the NASCAR Xfinity and Truck Series, and sports car racing, including IMSA Prototype Challenge and LMP3 categories.

“Venturini Motorsports runs a top-notch program, and I’m excited to be back with them this season,” said Wright. “The combination of Iowa, Watkins Glen, and Kansas gives me a great variety of tracks, and I’m confident we can go out and compete for wins.”

Wright’s campaign will add depth to Venturini Motorsports’ formidable multi-driver lineup in 2025, continuing the organization’s tradition of combining promising young talent with experienced racers under the Toyota GAZOO Racing banner.

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Bubba Wallace wins NASCAR Brickyard 400 today: Scott McLaughlin shares message

INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series win at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, the third victory of his career, and even after taking the lead on Lap 143 had his own doubts. “The last 20 laps, there were ups and downs of me telling myself I wasn’t going to be able […]

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INDIANAPOLIS — Bubba Wallace claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series win at the Brickyard 400 on Sunday, the third victory of his career, and even after taking the lead on Lap 143 had his own doubts.

“The last 20 laps, there were ups and downs of me telling myself I wasn’t going to be able to do it,” he said.

The race broadcast shared fuel concerns, one that even Denny Hamlin was unsure of, but Wallace did a burnout after crossing the bricks first after a red flag for rain in Turn 1 that lasted 18 minutes, and then a second overtime. Wallace was able to kiss the bricks with his wife, Amanda, and their son, Becks, who was two days shy of being 10 months old.

A photo shortly after was shared on Twitter, and IndyCar driver Scott McLaughlin had a heartfelt message. McLaughlin had finished, key word of late as he poked fun at recapping his own race, 10th at the IndyCar race at Laguna Seca, which was won by Alex Palou before the Brickyard 400 wrapped up despite a later start time.

“This guy is the best dad,” McLaughlin wrote on Twitter. “Has been going through it with the racing gods. Always one of the first people to text me if we have a bad day. So happy for Bdub, a great dude and I hope the haters enjoyed that.”

This guy is the best dad. Has been going through it with the racing gods. Always one of the first people to text me if we have a bad day. So happy for Bdub, a great dude and I hope the haters enjoyed that. https://t.co/vwohIs2Nt6

— Scott McLaughlin (@smclaughlin93) July 27, 2025

McLaughlin’s 10th-place finish ended a drought of consecutive races with DNFs. He crashed on Lap 1 of Iowa Race 2 and again on Lap 3 at Toronto, finishing 26th in both races. McLaughlin sits tied for 11th with Rinus VeeKay (259 points) in the championship standings in what’s become a Palou runaway (590) with a slim margin for Pato O’Ward (469) to catch him.

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Winners and losers from NASCAR’s dramatic weekend at Indianapolis

NASCAR’s annual visit to the hallowed grounds of IMS did not disappoint. On Saturday, JR Motorsports earned a very special victory, despite Justin Allgaier’s heartbreaking loss, and Austin Hill is likely going to face the wrath of NASCAR officials for some reckless driving. On Sunday, strategy was the name of the game in the Brickyard […]

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On Sunday, strategy was the name of the game in the Brickyard 400, but it still came down to double overtime as Bubba Wallace defeated Kyle Larson and claimed the biggest victory of his NASCAR career. He is now locked into the playoffs, and nearly everyone in the garage seemed excited about it. Ty Gibbs also won the $1 million in-season challenge, defeating Ty Dillon in the finals.

As NASCAR moves on from Indianapolis, here’s a look at the biggest winners and losers from the Brickyard…

WINNER: Bubba Wallace for silencing the doubters

Watch: Bubba Wallace overcome with emotion after Brickyard 400 victory

Even after qualifying on the front row, few were looking at Wallace as a true threat for the win. And yet, his team played the strategy perfectly to put him in a position to win one of NASCAR’s crown jewel events. He had to fight for it as well with the race ending in double overtime and defending Brickyard 400 winner Kyle Larson right next to him. But Wallace held on, snapping a 100-race winless streak and taking the now-charterless 23XI Racing team to Victory Lane for the first time this year.

LOSER: Penske for losing out on Brickyard glory due to tire issues

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Penske hasn’t had great luck at IMS this year, in both IndyCar and NASCAR. They looked strong on Sunday, but Austin Cindric fell out of contention after cutting a tire while leading the race. Later on, Joey Logano was in control and looked like he was about to win before the same right-rear tire issue derailed his day. It was a disappointing ending for Penske at the track he owns, but one that could have likely been avoided with some less-aggressive air pressures.

WINNER: RFK for securing a double top five out of nowhere

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In the chaos of the finish, one team that made the most of it was RFK Racing. Both Ryan Preece and Brad Keselowski appeared near the front at the very end, and Chris Buescher was right with them before a mistake on the final restart. It’s the first time RFK has gotten two cars inside the top five in the same race this year, and with Wallace’s victory, it’s now a points battle between RFK teammates for the final spot inside the playoffs.

LOSER: Legacy Motor Club for a promising weekend that fell apart

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Legacy Motor Club brought impressive speed to IMS, topping the charts in practice and qualifying on the second row. However, the execution wasn’t there for LMC. After John Hunter Nemechek contacted the wall while on a pole-contending lap, he had to fight his way from the rear of the field and ultimately finished 12th. Erik Jones did start up front, but a crash due to a loose wheel ended his day early.

WINNER: Katherine Legge for outperforming her equipment (again)

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Despite a rocky start to her NASCAR career, Legge has shown incredible improvement, and is now outperforming her equipment. The IndyCar and IMSA veteran now has two top 20 finishes in the No. 78 Live Fast Motorsports Chevrolet, including a career-best finish of 17th in the Brickyard 400. That is now the team’s best ever finish on a non-drafting track.

LOSER: Ross Chastain for continuing his summer slump

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Since winning the Coke 600 in an incredible last-to-first drive, Chastain’s summer has been far from pleasant. In the past five races, he has had three DNFs due to crashes, including the last two races. He has fallen outside the top ten in points, and the latest incident is perhaps the most annoying for the No. 1 team. Chastain qualified 33rd and while saving fuel in the mid-30s, he got hit from behind just 17 laps in the race. Chastain slammed the wall, ending his day and leaving IMS with just one point. With the playoffs rapidly approaching, Trackhouse needs to get the ship righted and fast.

WINNER: Dale Jr. for getting a milestone win as a team owner

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Looking to the Xfinity Series, it was a bittersweet outcome for JR Motorsports. Justin Allgaier, who is responsible for 25 of the team’s wins, was looking strong to get the team’s 100th victory. Unfortunately, contact from Kyle Larson robbed him of that chance, but the young phenom Connor Zilisch jumped in to pick up the torch. At just 19 years old, he went on to collect the checkered flag for JRM in his third consecutive win this year.

LOSER: Austin Hill for letting things spiral out of control

This is a story that dominated the weekend at Indianapolis before Wallace’s stunning victory in the Brickyard 400. Austin Hill got moved out of the way in the battle for fourth during Saturday’s Xfinity race. He pulled off an impressive save, but he then appeared to abruptly turn to the left, intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola head-on into the outside wall. It was a dangerous move that resulted in a five-lap penalty for Hill. To make matters worse, he started hurling expletives at NASCAR officials over the radio while denying any wrongdoing. The incident could result in a suspension for the RCR driver, who once claimed he could be a role model for the younger drivers coming up through the ranks.

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2025 NASCAR Playoffs Standings and Picture After Indy’s Brickyard 400

NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Bubba Wallace’s win in Indy has locked him into the playoffs, making the NASCAR playoff picture just a little more clear with only four regular-season races remaining. Check out the full NASCAR Cup Playoff Standings after this weekend’s Brickyard 400. NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings Denny Hamlin […]

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Bubba Wallace’s win in Indy has locked him into the playoffs, making the NASCAR playoff picture just a little more clear with only four regular-season races remaining. Check out the full NASCAR Cup Playoff Standings after this weekend’s Brickyard 400.

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Standings

Denny Hamlin (4 Wins)*
Kyle Larson (3 Wins)*
Christopher Bell (3 Wins)*
Shane van Gisbergen (3 Wins)*
Chase Elliott (Win)
William Byron (Win)
Ryan Blaney (Win)
Chase Briscoe (Win)
Bubba Wallace (Win)
Joey Logano (Win)
Ross Chastain (Win)
Austin Cindric (Win)
Josh Berry (Win)
Tyler Reddick (+138)
Alex Bowman (+63)
Chris Buescher (+42)

The top 16 drivers make the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs. Here are the rest of the drivers on the outside looking in:

* Have clinched a spot in the NASCAR Playoffs

How do the NASCAR Playoffs work?

16 drivers advance to the NASCAR Playoffs. A win guarantees a spot in the playoffs unless there are more winners than spots available. The 16 spots go to the regular-season champion and then 15 drivers based on wins with tiebreakers by points.

Right now, there have been 13 winners and the regular-season champion will most likely be a driver who has won a race. So unless there are four new winners (or three new winners and winless Tyler Reddick makes up a 71-point deficit to win the regular-season title), everyone with a win will get in.

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