NASCAR 101: Who Must Win To Advance at Bristol?
Which drivers are in a do-or-die situation at the end of the Round of 16?
Shane van Gisbergen
Happy Hour: Zach Sturniolo Joins to Talk Bristol Tires, Playoff Bubble Busters & More
Sturniolo is the Digital Editorial Content Manager for NASCAR.com.
5 Points to Ponder: Can Christopher Bell Recapture the Magic?
While Joe Gibbs Racing has won the first two races in the Round of 16, Hendrick Motorsports got much-needed solid results at Gateway.
Monday Morning Pit Box: Alex Bowman Bitten by Pit Road Maladies in St. Louis
Tyler Reddick and Shane van Gisbergen also had pit road issues at Gateway.
Four Drivers Face Playoff Elimination After Disappointing Days at Gateway
Among the Cup field were four drivers that are facing elimination of this year’s postseason, and judging by their faces, you could tell which ones.
5 Points to Ponder: The 1 Thing (Maybe 2) That Might Finally Sink the NASCAR Playoffs
But as long as we’re stuck with the playoffs for now, here are a couple things to watch for over the next few weeks.
Couch Potato Tuesday: The Playoff Focus Distracts from a Boring Darlington Night
This wasn’t all that exciting of a race to watch, but that wasn’t necessarily NBC Sports’ fault.
Holding a Pretty Wheel: NASCAR Cup Contenders Need to Lay Off the Panic Button
Is it time for anyone who doesn’t drive for JGR or 23XI to hit the panic button? Absolutely not. It is time for some teams to be realistic, though.
The Playoffs, and Reality, Bite
NASCAR has been seeking its pitch clock ever since Matt Kenseth’s one-win championship in 2003.