Year: 2018

CHARLOTTE, NC - OCTOBER 07: A playoff grid is seen in the garage area before practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 7, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 8 playoff contenders in 2018

NASCAR Cup Series: What to watch for in the 2018 South Point 400

IndyCar: Spencer Pigot re-signs with Ed Carpenter Racing for 2019

NASCAR: 4 drivers who could sign with Richard Childress Racing for 2019

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 28: Trevor Bayne, driver of the #6 AdvoCare Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Trevor Bayne won’t return to Roush Fenway Racing in 2019

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Stoffel Vandoorne of Belgium and McLaren F1 walks in the Pitlane during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 1, 2018 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Will Stoffel Vandoorne drive for McLaren in IndyCar in 2019?

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 10: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 Stanley Toyota, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consmers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 10, 2018 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Daniel Suarez penalized following 2018 Brickyard 400

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team C37 Ferrari on track during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 1, 2018 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Signing Charles Leclerc was Ferrari’s best option

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 buyatoyota.com Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 8 playoff pretenders in 2018

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, leads Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's New 9-Grain Wheat Sub Ford, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Are the ‘big three’ still the ‘big three’?

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Marcus Ericsson of Sweden driving the (9) Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team C37 Ferrari on track during final practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 1, 2018 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Mark Thompson/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Who will be Kimi Raikkonen’s Sauber teammate in 2019?

NORTHAMPTON, ENGLAND - JULY 08: Max Verstappen of the Netherlands driving the (33) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer leads Daniel Ricciardo of Australia driving the (3) Aston Martin Red Bull Racing RB14 TAG Heuer on track during the Formula One Grand Prix of Great Britain at Silverstone on July 8, 2018 in Northampton, England. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Red Bull teammates facing elimination in Singapore Grand Prix

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, leads the field at the start of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Driver Power Rankings after 2018 Brickyard 400

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's New 9-Grain Wheat Sub Ford, lead the field to a restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Team Power Rankings after 2018 Brickyard 400

DARLINGTON, SC - AUGUST 31: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota (Photo by Josh Hedges/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 5 possible landing spots for Christopher Bell in 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - MARCH 04: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Pennzoil Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 presented by Jiffy Lube at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 4, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2018 South Point 400 entry list

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: 2018 NASCAR Cup Series playoff drivers (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Be prepared for the best Cup Series playoffs of all-time in 2018

LOUDON, NH - SEPTEMBER 23: Regan Smith, driver of the #7 Nikko RC/Toy State Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bad Boy Off Road 300 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on September 23, 2016 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Regan Smith to replace Kasey Kahne in next three races

TALLADEGA, AL - APRIL 28: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #95 Procore Safety Qualified Chevrolet, stands on the grid during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GEICO 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on April 28, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kasey Kahne to miss next three races

MONZA, ITALY - SEPTEMBER 01: Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team C37 Ferrari on track during qualifying for the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on September 1, 2018 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Charles Coates/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc signing with Ferrari culminates long process

SONOMA, CA - SEPTEMBER 17: Josef Newgarden, driver of the #2 hum by Verizon Chevrolet, leads the field at the start of the Verizon IndyCar Series GoPro Grand Prix of Sonoma at Sonoma Raceway on September 17, 2017 in Sonoma, California. (Photo by Robert Reiners/Getty Images)

IndyCar: 2018 IndyCar Grand Prix of Sonoma entry list

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Possibilities Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow MOLYKOTE Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's New 9-Grain Wheat Sub Ford, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, Erik Jones, driver of the #20 buyatoyota.com Toyota, pose for a photo after making the NASCAR Playoffs following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2018 playoff field set

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 BODYARMOR Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Axalta Chevrolet, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Possibilities Toyota, Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Auto-Owners Insurance Toyota, Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 Dow MOLYKOTE Chevrolet, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's New 9-Grain Wheat Sub Ford, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Mobil 1/Rush Truck Centers Ford, Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's for Pros Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, Erik Jones, driver of the #20 buyatoyota.com Toyota, pose for a photo after making the NASCAR Playoffs following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 10, 2018 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2018 playoff format

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: 2018 NASCAR Cup Series playoff picture (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2018 playoff schedule

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 17: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy/Haas Automation Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2018 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 4 possible landing spots for Kurt Busch in 2019

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 04: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Velveeta Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series GoBowling at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 4, 2018 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Fan’s résumé to appear on Chris Buescher’s car at Las Vegas

MONZA, ITALY - AUGUST 31: Charles Leclerc of Monaco driving the (16) Alfa Romeo Sauber F1 Team C37 Ferrari on track during practice for the Formula One Grand Prix of Italy at Autodromo di Monza on August 31, 2018 in Monza, Italy. (Photo by Lars Baron/Getty Images)

Formula 1: Charles Leclerc to replace Kimi Raikkonen at Ferrari in 2019

Formula 1: Kimi Raikkonen to return to Sauber in 2019