NASCAR: Five Drivers Most Likely To Win At Phoenix
By Cole Mentzel
NASCAR is prepping for the third elimination race of the Chase. Take a look at a five drivers who could make it to Victory Lane on Sunday.
After a long day at Texas, Carl Edwards claimed a spot in the Championship 4 alongside Jimmie Johnson. Now, NASCAR is heading to Phoenix to determine the final two drivers who will race for a championship at Homestead.
Phoenix International Raceway is one of the most unique tracks in all of NASCAR. As a 1.0-mile track, it has varying levels of banking while featuring a dogleg coming out of Turn 2.
Earlier in the season, we witnessed the closest finish ever at PIR as Kevin Harvick narrowly edged out Carl Edwards for yet another win at the track. This time around, Harvick will be in a must-win situation as he, Kurt Busch, Joey Logano, Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin and Kyle Busch will all be looking to advance in the Chase.
Stewart-Haas Racing teammates Kurt Busch and Harvick will enter the weekend as the only drivers needing a win to move on while the rest of the field will be able to race in on points. Both Johnson and Edwards will be the only drivers without worries as they’re locked in.
The past two Chase races at Phoenix have provided thrills whether it’s been exciting finishes or close calls in the standings. Let’s take a look at a few drivers who could win this weekend.
All stats gathered from racing-reference.info.