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DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 01: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Circle K Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 1, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Final push for the playoffs this weekend at Richmond

Racing: 2017 is the year the future became the present

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Cole Whitt

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Reed Sorenson

DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 03: Martin Truex Jr. drives the #78 BassProShops/TrackerBoats 40th Anniversary Toyota during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR Driver Power Rankings: Martin Truex Jr. still up top after Darlington

KANSAS CITY, KS - MAY 12: David Ragan, driver of the #38 Overton's Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 12, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for David Ragan

DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Toyota, leads Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR Team Power Rankings: Joe Gibbs Racing solidifies themselves as top team at Darlington

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 12: Michael McDowell, driver of the #95 WRL General Contractors Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Michael McDowell

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 11: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 11, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Ty Dillon

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JUNE 29: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 Subway Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 59th Annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on June 29, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Subway Drops Suarez in Move Panned By Fans

RICHMOND, VA - APRIL 29: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #32 EJ Wade Construction Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Toyota Owners 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 29, 2017 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Matt DiBenedetto

FORT WORTH, TX - APRIL 07: Landon Cassill, driver of the #34 Love's Travel Stops Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Texas Motor Speedway on April 7, 2017 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Landon Cassill

KANSAS CITY, KS - MAY 12: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Scott Products Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 12, 2017 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Chris Buescher

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford, wrecks during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 19, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for Aric Almirola

LOUDON, NH - JULY 14: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #47 Kroger ClickList Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 14, 2017 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR top-tier ride: Making the case for AJ Allmendinger

DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 03: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 Sport Clips Toyota, celebrates winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 3, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Southern 500 Race Results – Hamlin Sweeps Weekend

BOWMANVILLE, ON - SEPTEMBER 03: Austin Cindric, driver of the #19 Draw-Tite/Reese Ford, drives at Canadian Tire Mosport Park on September 3, 2017 in Bowmanville, Canada. (Photo by Tom Szczerbowski/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Chevrolet Silverado 250 Race Results – Cindric Bumps Grala

DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Sport Clips Toyota, and Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, lead the field into turn one for a restart during the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sports Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 2, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Xfinity Series Team Power Rankings After Darlington

DARLINGTON, SC - SEPTEMBER 02: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #18 Sport Clips Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Sports Clips Haircuts VFW 200 at Darlington Raceway on September 2, 2017 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 SportClips/VFW 200 Race Results – Hamlin Strikes Back

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Outdoors Ford, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Southern 500 Qualifying Results – Harvick Happy Again

LONG POND, PA - JULY 29: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Toyota Care Toyota, walks through the garage area during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Overton's 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 29, 2017 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Matt Kenseth returning in 2018?

WATKINS GLEN, NY - AUGUST 05: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Rated Red Road to Race Day Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series I Love NY 355 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 5, 2017 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Kasey Kahne returning in 2018?

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 19, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Off week reminder: Don’t troll Kyle Busch

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DEWALT/Flexvolt Toyota, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR’s veteran drivers are disappearing too quickly

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 12: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Code 3 Associates Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 12, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Danica Patrick retiring after the 2017 season?

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 18, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR Buy or Sell: Joey Logano winning in the regular season?

DAYTONA BEACH, FL - JULY 01: David Ragan, driver of the #38 Shriners Hospital for Chldrn 95th Annvrsry Ford, and Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Military Chevrolet, lead the field to a restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 59th Annual Coke Zero 400 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on July 1, 2017 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Sarah Crabill/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 10 drivers who deserve better rides in the Cup Series

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 22: Chris Buescher, driver of the #37 Clorox Chevrolet, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on July 22, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Chris Buescher returning to JTG Daugherty Racing in 2018