Comments: NASCAR Picks for Richmond
It all comes down to this weekend's race at Richmond International Raceway for the handful of drivers hoping to make the Chase. Some have to win to get in. Others could potentially make it just by having a solid night. Either way, the race should be action packed as the Chase situation fluctuates throughout the night and desperation sets in. Throw in the fact that drivers already in the Chase would love a win to grab a few more bonus points, and a tense, aggressive atmosphere could be on tap.
For owners, history says that a few big names will find trouble this weekend. Whether it is a driver locked into the Chase that gambles for the win and misses out or a driver trying to make the Chase that goes down from over driving their car, a clean, calm regular season finale has been a rarity. Once the Chase begins at Chicagoland, it will be time to rely heavily on the title contenders; for this weekend, adding a few sleepers to the mix could pay off.
- Kyle Busch, Mars Brands/Interstate Batteries
- Denny Hamlin, FedEx
- Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's/Kobalt Tools
- Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1
- Kasey Kahne, Farmers Insurance/Quaker State
- Carl Edwards, Fastenal/Aflac/UPS/Subway
- Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy
- Dale Earnhardt, Jr., National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew
- Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Rheem
- Jeff Gordon, Drive to End Hunger/Axalta
- Ryan Newman, Quicken Loans/Haas Automation
- Mark Martin, Aaron's Dream Machine
- Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite
- Matt Kenseth, Husky/Dollar General
- Greg Biffle, 3M/Bondo
- Marcos Ambrose, Stanley/Dewalt Power Tools
- Juan Montoya, Target
- Martin Truex, Jr., NAPA Auto Parts
- Jamie McMurray, McDonald's/Cessna
- Joey Logano, Shell-Pennzoil
- Jeff Burton, Caterpillar/Cheerios
- Sam Hornish, Jr., SKF/AAA
- Paul Menard, Menards
- Kurt Busch, Furniture Row
- Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods
- Regan Smith, Guy Roofing
- Bobby Labonte, Kingsford/Clorox
- Casey Mears, GEICO
- Dave Blaney, Accell Construction/Sany
- Landon Cassill, Little Joe's Autos
