NASCAR Cup Series

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 16: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 DeWalt Toyota, leads the field during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series SouthPoint 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 16, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: South Point GM Ryan Growney talks Las Vegas playoff race

NASCAR Cup Series: Marshawn Lynch to drive pace car at Las Vegas

NASCAR: Can Matt DiBenedetto make playoffs, win a race in 2020?

NASCAR: Ryan Newman’s run-in with Matt DiBenedetto landed him a playoff spot

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 06: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem/Parker Hannifin Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Indiana 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 06, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Christopher Bell’s 2020 Leavine deal to be confirmed in September

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Menards/Dutch Boy Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Paul Menard told Wood Brothers Racing to sign Matt DiBenedetto

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 17: Matt DiBenedetto, driver of the #95 Toyota Express Maintenance Toyota, is introduced 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: Matt DiBenedetto to drive for Wood Brothers Racing in 2020

LONG POND, PENNSYLVANIA - JULY 27: Paul Menard, driver of the #21 Menards/Duracel Optimum Ford, looks on during qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Gander RV 400 at Pocono Raceway on July 27, 2019 in Long Pond, Pennsylvania. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Paul Menard to retire after 2019

LAS VEGAS, NV - SEPTEMBER 16: Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Haas Automation/Monster Energy Ford, drives during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series SouthPoint 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on September 16, 2018 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Ferrey/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 South Point 400 entry list

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, leads during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Indianapolis road course in play for future events?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Acorns Ford, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, Erik Jones, driver of the #20 STANLEY Wish For Our Heros Toyota, William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 AOI Toyota, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Cummins Ford, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Wabash National Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield/Meijer Ford, pose for a photo with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series trophy to start the playoffs following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 Playoff Driver Power Rankings

RICHMOND, VA - SEPTEMBER 22: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 Hooters Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway on September 22, 2018 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: 2019 opening playoff picture

HOMESTEAD, FL - NOVEMBER 18: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, and Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, take the green flag to start the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 18, 2018 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Trotman/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: How do the 2019 playoffs work?

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Ryan Newman, driver of the #6 Acorns Ford, Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 McDonald's Chevrolet, Erik Jones, driver of the #20 STANLEY Wish For Our Heros Toyota, William Byron, driver of the #24 Liberty University Chevrolet, Martin Truex Jr, driver of the #19 AOI Toyota, Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush/Cummins Ford, Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Wabash National Ford, Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA AUTO PARTS Chevrolet, Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Express Toyota, Alex Bowman, driver of the #88 Nationwide Chevrolet, Kurt Busch, driver of the #1 Monster Energy Chevrolet, Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Toyota, Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Discount Tire Ford, Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield/Meijer Ford, pose for a photo with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series trophy to start the playoffs following the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

2019 NASCAR Cup Series playoffs: 16-driver field set

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, leads during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Power Rankings: Kevin Harvick riding high heading into playoffs

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 08: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at the Brickyard at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 08, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kevin Harvick dominates 2019 Brickyard 400

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Playoff-clinching scenarios in stage three at Indianapolis

INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - SEPTEMBER 07: Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Ford, drives during practice for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Big Machine Vodka 400 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on September 07, 2019 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Kevin Harvick takes pole for 2019 Brickyard 400

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - SEPTEMBER 10: Ricky Stenhouse Jr., driver of the #17 John Deere Ford, and Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, lead a pack of cars 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: 2019 Brickyard 400 – Live qualifying updates

JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 28: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Camping World 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 28, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: When will Christopher Bell be confirmed at Leavine for 2020?

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 31: William Byron, driver of the #24 HendrickAutoguard/CityChvrltThrwbck Chev, climbs into his car prior to qualifying for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on August 31, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Will William Byron pull off feat never achieved in Cup history?

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA - MAY 26: Aric Almirola, driver of the #10 Smithfield Ford, and, Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Coca-Cola Ford, race during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 26, 2019 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Will Stewart-Haas Racing’s lineup change for 2020?

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 17: Ty Dillon, driver of the #13 GEICO Military Chevrolet, is introduced 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 Cup Series: Ty Dillon retiring after 2020?

JOLIET, ILLINOIS - JUNE 28: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Haas Automation Ford, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Camping World 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 28, 2019 in Joliet, Illinois. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Where will Cole Custer end up in the 2020 season?

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 02: Erik Jones, driver of the #20 Sport Clips Throwback Toyota, celebrates after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 02, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Erik Jones signs contract extension with Joe Gibbs Racing

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - SEPTEMBER 01: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Rush Truck Centers/Mobil 1 Ford, walks on stage during driver intros for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Bojangles' Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway on September 01, 2019 in Darlington, South Carolina. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR Cup Series: Will Clint Bowyer return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2020?

DARLINGTON, SOUTH CAROLINA - AUGUST 30: Bubba Wallace, driver of the #43 Victory Junction 15th Anniversary Chevrolet, 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: Is a Richard Petty-Andretti Autosport-Honda alliance still possible?

BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - AUGUST 17: Daniel Suarez, driver of the #41 Haas Automation Ford, is introduced 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 Cup Series: Will Daniel Suarez return to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2020?