NASCAR Cup Series

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

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

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

NASCAR: 2017 Southern 500 Race Results – Hamlin Sweeps Weekend

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

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, leads Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 DEWALT/Flexvolt Toyota, 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 Jerry Markland/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Stage Points and Playoff Points After Second Bristol Race

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Bass Pro Shops/Ducks Unlimited 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 Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Championship Standings After Second Bristol Race

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 19: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 M&M's Caramel Toyota, races 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 Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: 2017 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race – Kyle Busch sweeps weekend

BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 24: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Credit One Bank Chevrolet, and Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, lead a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Fantasy racing picks for second Bristol race

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 11: Paul Menard, driver of the #27 Dutch Boy/Menards 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: Win Droughts Heading Into Bristol

BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 24: Clint Bowyer, driver of the #14 Haas Automation Demo Days Ford, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Five dark horse drivers who could win at Bristol

BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 18: Erik Jones, driver of the #77 5-hour ENERGY Extra Strength Toyota, poses with the Coors Light Pole Award after qualifying 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 Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race at Bristol qualifying results – Erik Jones takes pole

BRISTOL, TN - APRIL 24: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Food City 500 at Bristol Motor Speedway on April 24, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Five drivers most likely to win at Bristol

LOUDON, NH - JULY 14: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Aspen Dental Ford, 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: 10 small-team drivers who deserve Danica Patrick’s ride

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 11: Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Code 3 Associates Ford, stands on the grid during qualifying 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: Danica Patrick says she will only drive in Cup Series

MARTINSVILLE, VA - APRIL 02: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Matt Kenseth, driver of the #20 Tide Pods Toyota, during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series STP 500 at Martinsville Speedway on April 2, 2017 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Top 10 active drivers from an all-time perspective

INDIANAPOLIS, IN - JULY 23: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Farmers Insurance Chevrolet, celebrates with the trophy after winning the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Brickyard 400 at Indianapolis Motorspeedway on July 23, 2017 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Looking back at Kasey Kahne’s six victories at Hendrick Motorsports

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 13: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row/Denver Mattress Toyota, and Erik Jones, driver of the #77 5-hour ENERGY Extra Strength Toyota, lead the field in a restart during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 13, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Driver Power Rankings After Second Michigan Race

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 13: Kyle Larson, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, races during the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series Pure Michigan 400 at Michigan International Speedway on August 13, 2017 in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Stage Points and Playoff Points After Second Michigan Race

BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 13: Martin Truex Jr., the current leader of the NASCAR Cup Series stage points (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)

NASCAR: Championship Standings After Second Michigan Race