The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs continue at Talladega Superspeedway, the second race in the Round of 12.
With 37 cars entered for the event, each will make the race, barring any additions to the entry list.
JJ Yeley returns to the No. 15 Ford for Rick Ware Racing. Garrett Smithley was in the car this past weekend at Texas Motor Speedway.
Daniel Hemric will pull double duty this weekend as he will strap into Kaulig Racing’s No. 16 Chevrolet. Hemric last competed at Darlington Raceway on Sept. 4.
Noah Gragson is set to pilot the No. 62 Beard Oil/South Point Chevrolet for Beard Motorsports. Gragson competed in Kaulig’s No. 16 at Texas. It is the fourth start of 2022 for Beard Motorsports.
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Drivers will look to avoid the Big One at Talladega on Sunday, Oct. 2 at 2 p.m. ET on NBC.
Entering his fifth year with Frontstretch, Luken Glover is the author of The Underdog House, shedding light on the motivation and performance of NASCAR's dark horse teams as they strive to fight to the top. Additionally, Glover reports for the site at various events, and he contributes in the video editing department.
A 2023 graduate of the University of the Cumberlands, Glover is a middle school math and PE teacher, as well as a basketball coach. He is passionate about serving in his church, playing/coaching a wide variety of sports, and researching motorsports history.