Brad Keselowski suffered a huge hit in the Chase after contact with Denny Hamlin at Kansas.
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Martin Truex Jr. was the favorite after the first round, but his race at Kansas was proving to be a struggle.
Denny Hamlin just isn't having the best Chase so far.
Brendan Gaughan wasn't wasting time getting back in the championship hunt on Saturday.
Jimmie Johnson's early-season wins were the only ones for Hendrick until Charlotte. After months of frustration, trial and error, its time for Sprint Cup teams to beware.
Someone will take a chance, make a risky move or something desperate to avoid potential elimination in Sprint Cup's championship series — or face need of a big result at Talladega.
Ryan Newman finished second in the series standings with RCR in 2014.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. is a fan of Jimmie Johnson winning a seventh title.
Chase drivers found more than their share of trouble at Charlotte.
Joey Logano stole the lead from Kyle Larson late and held on for the Xfinity win at Charlotte on Sunday.
Matt Kenseth started from the back, then endured an early penalty before rallying back for a top finish at Charlotte.
Denny Hamlin joined a growing list of Chase drivers finding trouble at the track.
Austin Dillon, Chase Elliott crashed hard late in the Bank of America 500 at Charlotte on Sunday.
Kevin Harvick has endured a rather eventful opening to his Chase.
Kyle Busch dropped off the lead lap after pitting for a tire issue less than 100 laps into the race.
Alex Bowman was again turning in a strong performance in relief of Dale Earnhardt Jr. before his crash.
Charlotte is set to host both the Sprint Cup and Xfinity series races on Sunday.
Alex Bowman will make the most of his shot as NASCAR fans enjoy rare double-header on Charlotte.
Kyle Busch and other drivers want to lock up a spot in the Round of 8 with a Charlotte win.
The track issued a statement saying it was working with officials on recovery efforts after the hurricane.
Stewart-Haas Racing announced a multi-year extension with the company on Friday.
Kevin Harvick is off to a fast start in the Chase's second round.
The track is trying to help those fleeing from the path of the storm.
Carl Edwards expects greater success in second round of Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Martin Truex Jr. dominated at Charlotte in May. Can he do it again with even more at stake?
Martin Truex Jr. is quickly emerging as the Chase favorite.
Jimmie Johnson looked on track to win Sunday's race at Dover - until his team drew a pit-road penalty.
Tony Stewart was the first driver outside the cutoff as the top 12 advanced to the next round at Dover.
Jamie McMurray found little more than setbacks at Dover.
Kevin Harvick had bad luck at Dover. He was one of the few who could afford it.
NASCAR fans get a double dose of racing on Sunday.
Add Daniel Suarez to the list of championship contenders advancing to the next round in the Xfinity Series.
NASCAR's Chase drivers certainly know where to look for the competition.
NASCAR drivers will be keeping an eye on the forecast this weekend.
The pressure is on for Chase drivers.
John Hunter Nemechek's Chase standing was hampered by the penalty.
It all comes down to Sunday's race at Dover for Chase drivers not already locked into the Round of 12.
Some of the Chase drivers are already in trouble — and we're only two races into the championship-determining segment of the season.
Matt Kenseth couldn't hold off Kevin Harvick late, but he ran a stellar race at New Hampshire.
NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders are in their second race of the Round of 16. Keep up with their progress in Sunday's race.
Jeff Gordon, others react as NASCAR alters its post-race inspection policy for the remainder of the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Sunday's race at New Hampshire is critical to championship contenders at the low end of the points standings.
While Carl Edwards set a fast pace, some Chase drivers have a long Sunday awaiting.
Championship contender Joey Logano has grown up in the public eye, racing in one of NASCAR's three touring series since he turned 18.
Austin Dillon and his Richard Childress Racing team will be trying to make up ground in the championship race this Sunday.
Several drivers are already in trouble when it comes to the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
The two drivers have reportedly failed post-race inspection, but not by enough to incur severe penalties.
The rookie challenged for his first Cup win in the first Chase race - but ultimately settled for third.
Martin Truex Jr. lost a lap early but looked ready to rally in the opening segment of the race.
Kevin Harvick's Stewart-Haas Racing team had ground to make up early at Chicagoland.
The Chase for the Sprint Cup kicks off on Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway.
Kyle Busch prepares for his first title defense in the Cup ranks.
Kyle Larson, Chris Buescher, Chase Elliott and Austin Dillon are new to the Chase for the Sprint Cup format.
Want to keep up with the Chase on social media? Here's how.
NASCAR official Steve O'Donnell says that the sanctioning body watches for trends.
Matt Tifft is ready to get back on track this weekend.
NASCAR's Steve O'Donnell said that NASCAR will look at the Ryan Newman-Tony Stewart incident and "talk to both drivers."
One day of reflection will yield to feverish preparation for the 16 teams comprising the Chase. Whether with teammates or running solo, it's time to think championship.
The Chase for the Sprint Cup field was set on Saturday night.
Denny Hamlin won at Richmond on Saturday night as NASCAR's championship field was set.
Ryan Newman was racing for a berth in the championship field when he tangled with Tony Stewart at Richmond.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. continued to be frank and open about his ongoing recovery process.
Drivers who fail to qualify for the 16-man Chase for the Sprint Cup are left with the realization that their season has been a failure.
Jeff Burton has been where those drivers trying to break into the Chase field are right now.
Ryan Newman just gave up more ground to Jamie McMurray in the Chase.
Martin Truex Jr. won the prestigious Southern 500, holding off a Kevin Harvick challenge in the closing laps.
Brian Scott got the worst of a showdown with Tony Stewart.
Kyle Larson made huge strides in his NASCAR Sprint Cup career with his win. Can he capitalize more on it?
NBC TV analyst Steve Letarte shares his experience and insight on what to expect in the Southern 500. It's a race in which any and every flaw, on the track or in the pits, is magnified.
When Kyle Larson won at Michigan, it launched a youth movement that is taking hold in NASCAR.
Kyle Larson finally earned his first Sprint Cup win, one that locks him into the Chase field.
Chase Elliott settles for another runner-up finish at Michigan.
Chris Buescher was battling an early engine issue at Michigan in his bid to stay in the top 30 in the standings.
Michael McDowell and Brett Moffitt add dramatic wins to NASCAR's race weekend
Joey Logano continued his top runs at Michigan and will lead the field to green Sunday.
Kyle Larson, Austin Dillon and Chase Elliott have fast cars for a race in which speed is plentiful. Speed is expected; victory for some is critical as the Chase for the Sprint Cup nears.
Kyle Larson needs a strong finish to make the 16-driver championship field. Chase Elliott wants to win his first race. There's plenty at stake for young drivers this week, NBC's Dale Jarrett says.
Among the announcements: Kids 12 and under will get in free to Xfinity and Truck series races in 2017.
Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s steering wheel comes off under caution at Talladega.
Femke van den Driessche claims she inadvertently used a friend's bike that looked identical to hers.
