NASCAR Cup Series

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Ryan Blaney’s win had massive playoff implications beyond himself

NASCAR: Clint Bowyer tipped to return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2020

NASCAR Power Rankings: Talladega shows no mercy to contenders

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Picture: Ryan Blaney overcomes spin, cut line deficit

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, takes the checkered flag ahead of Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford, to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Déjà vu for Ryan Newman at Talladega

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 BeardOilDistributing/SouthPointHotel&Casino Chevrolet, flips upside down during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Does Talladega belong in the playoffs?

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Hazelnut Toyota, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega sees most lead changes since 2014

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 14: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Dent Wizard Ford, takes the checkered flag ahead of Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Wyndham Rewards Ford, to win the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Ryan Blaney wins 2019 1000Bulbs.com 500 in photo finish

9 Apr 1999: Dale Earnhardt #3 looking on during practice for the Food City 500 of the NASCAR Winston Cup Series at the Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. Mandatory Credit: Jamie Squire /Allsport

NASCAR: The two active drivers who competed against Dale Earnhardt

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 13: Richard Childress drives on track prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Dale Earnhardt’s #3 Chevrolet returns to Talladega

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 13: Austin Dillon, driver of the #3 American Ethanol/RCR 50th Chevrolet, races during Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 13, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Talladega playoff race suspended until Monday

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 11: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 11, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Remaining key players in 2020 Silly Season

TALLADEGA, ALABAMA - OCTOBER 12: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Night Vision Chevrolet, poses with the Pole Award after posting the quickest lap during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 12, 2019 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Chase Elliott takes pole for 2019 1000Bulbs.com 500

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Ford, leads during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 1000Bulbs.com 500 – Live qualifying updates

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Corey LaJoie, driver of the #32 CorvetteParts.net Ford, practices for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 30, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Stewart-Haas still eyeing Go Fas technical alliance for 2020?

LOUDON, NEW HAMPSHIRE - JULY 19: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Foxwoods Resort Casino 301 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway on July 19, 2019 in Loudon, New Hampshire. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kyle Larson to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2021?

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 05: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Hooters Give a Hoot Chevrolet, qualifies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 05, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Just how big is a “small” deficit to the cut line?

DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - JULY 07: Justin Haley, driver of the #77 Fraternal Order of Eagles Chevrolet, stands in the media center during a weather delay for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona International Speedway on July 07, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Haley was declared the winner of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coke Zero Sugar 400. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Say it and believe it while you still can

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Motorcraft/Quick Lane Tire & Auto Center Ford, stands on pit road during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Paul Menard’s status for Talladega in question

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 17: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, is intorduced prior to the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2019 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Aric Almirola confirmed at Stewart-Haas Racing for 2020

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 05: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, qualifies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 05, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NASCAR playoff ‘drama’ has become manufactured drama

BROOKLYN, MICHIGAN - AUGUST 10: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, stands by his car during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Consumers Energy 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 10, 2019 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Stacy Revere/Getty Images)

NASCAR fans criticize Joey Logano for doing what they criticized Kyle Busch for not doing

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 14: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Jimmy John's Ford, leads during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series 1000Bulbs.com 500 at Talladega Superspeedway on October 14, 2018 in Talladega, Alabama. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 1000Bulbs.com 500 entry list

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 06: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 06, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: It was a long time coming for Kyle Larson

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 04: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Yes, Joey Logano was racing for positions, but was he really?

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 05: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 PPG Ford, qualifies for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 05, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NASCAR: What Hendrick Motorsports and Team Penske won’t do after Dover

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 06: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, takes the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 06, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR Power Rankings: Mechanical issues wreak havoc on contenders

DOVER, DELAWARE - OCTOBER 06: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Clover Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Drydene 400 at Dover International Speedway on October 06, 2019 in Dover, Delaware. (Photo by Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Picture: Kyle Larson finally breaks through