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Ryan Blaney, driver of the No. 12 Advance Auto Parts Ford Mustang, goes into this weekend’s final Round of 16 race in sixth place, 25 points above the cut line.

The six-race 2023 NHRA Countdown to the Championship kicks off this week for the Chevrolet drivers and teams heading to Maple Grove Raceway for the 38th annual Pep Boys NHRA Nationals in Mohnton, Pa.

Dye and the No. 43 team will compete with GMS Racing chassis no. 343 at Bristol on Thursday.

With all three NASCAR national series now officially in playoff competition, the NASCAR Cup Series (NCS), NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (NCTS) will head to one of the most iconic short-tracks in motorsports – Bristol Motor Speedway.

Kaulig Racing has made two NCS starts at Bristol Motor Speedway, earning a top 10 and top-15 finish with AJ Allmendinger and Justin Haley in the 2022 Bass Pro Shops NHRA Night Race.

Bohn on Thursday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway: “Bristol Motor Speedway is a track I always felt like fit my driving style,” said Danny Bohn.

Alan on Thursday’s race at Bristol Motor Speedway: “I’m looking forward to Thursday night’s race,” said Alan. “Bristol is a tough track, but I enjoy the challenge. Our team is working hard to build us a solid AUTOChargit Chevrolet, and I feel good heading into the race.”

Hocevar on Thursday’s Race at Bristol Motor Speedway: “I love racing at Bristol,” said Hocevar. “I feel like as an organization we’ve really improved our short track program this season."

Currey on Thursday’s Race at Bristol Motor Speedway: “I enjoy short track racing and Bristol is a fun track – it’s my favorite one on the circuit,” said Currey. “We’re all working hard in the shop to build the best trucks we can, and I feel confident that we’ll have a strong Unishippers Chevrolet on Thursday night.”

NASCAR heads to Bristol for its annual night race, while the NHRA kicks off its Countdown at Maple Grove Raceway in Pennsylvania.