Ten drivers have claimed play-off spots this season, leaving six spots currently open via points.
With nine races remaining in the regular season, a win could secure many more playoff spots. That puts more pressure on those trying to make the playoffs.
Bubba Wallace enters Sunday’s Cup race in New Hampshire with the final playoff spot. Joey Logano is the first driver outside of a playoff spot. He is six points below the limit. Kyle Busch is 31 points below the cut line. Chase Briscoe is 44 points below the cut line.
Details for Sunday’s race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway
(All times East)
GET STARTED: The command to start the engines will be given at 2:25 p.m.… The green flag is expected to wave at 2:35 p.m.
PRE-RACE: The garage opens at 11:30 a.m.… The drivers’ meeting is at 1:30 p.m.… The driver introduction is at 1:45 p.m. The invocation will be delivered by Billy Mauldin, Motor Racing Outreach, at 2:17 p.m. … The Canadian national anthem will be performed by Todd Angilly, official anthem signer of the Boston Bruins, at 2:18 p.m. … Angilly will perform the national anthem at 2:19 p.m
DISTANCE: The race lasts 301 laps (318.46 miles) on the 1.058 mile circuit.
PHASES: Stage 1 ends on lap 70. Stage 2 ends on lap 185.
STARTING LAYOUT: The cup qualification is scheduled for Saturday at 1.20 pm.
TV/RADIO: USA Network will air the race at 2:30 PM…Pre-race coverage begins at 2:00 PM on USA Network. … Performance Racing Network coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. … SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry the PRN broadcast.
PREDICTION: Underground again: Maximum 78 degrees and 62% chance of rain at the start of the race.
LAST TIME: Martin Truex Jr. won last year and scored his first Cup victory in New Hampshire. Joey Logano came in second. Kyle Larson finished third.
