Michael McDowell: McDowell ran in third place on the final lap and pounced on the winning opening when Penske teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked battling for the win.
Denny Hamlin won at Talladega in a wild finish, the result not determined until the third overtime. Hamlin officially qualified for the next round of the playoffs.
"I've got a comfortable points lead," Harvick said. "There's a safe distance between me and the cut off line. And that's exactly how I plan to race at Talladega---a 'safe distance' from the front."
Brad Keselowski won Stage 2 at Richmond and controlled the race thereafter, taking the win in the Federated Auto Parts 400 and a spot in the next round of the playoffs.
As part of Team Penske's 60th anniversary celebration, Austin Cindric will race a special No. 2 Freightliner Ford Mustang Dark Horse at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Eight NASCAR legends, including Hall of Fame inductees Richard Childress, Ray Evernham and Chad Knaus, will take part in pre-race driver introductions prior to Sunday’s Window World 450 at North Wilkesboro Speedway
Hendrick Motorsports heads to the famed 0.625-mile oval having won four of the last seven races on short tracks (William Byron two, Chase Elliott one, Larson one).
Global sim racing hardware leader joins LEGACY MOTOR CLUB, bringing competitive integration, fan activations, and a shared commitment to the future of motorsports
