Sprint Cup Series’ Chase Begins This Weekend at Chicagoland
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Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images(JOLIET, Ill.) — The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series’ playoffs, known as the Chase, begin Sunday afternoon at Chicagoland Speedway.
The track will host the first of the 10 races in the Chase, the MyAFibRisk.com 400. NBC Sports Network’s coverage of the event gets under way Sunday at 3 p.m. Eastern time.
Jimmie Johnson, Matt Kenseth and Kyle Busch are all tied for the top seed in the Chase, having each won four races during the regular season.
Here’s a look at the drivers who are participating in the Chase:
1. Jimmie Johnson — 2,012 points.
2. Kyle Busch — 2,012 points.
3. Matt Kenseth — 2,012 points.
4. Joey Logano — 2,009 points.
5. Kevin Harvick — 2,006 points.
6. Dale Earnhardt Jr. — 2,006 points.
7. Kurt Busch — 2,006 points.
8. Carl Edwards — 2,006 points.
9. Brad Keselowski — 2,003 points.
10. Martin Truex Jr. — 2,003 points.
11. Denny Hamlin — 2,003 points.
12. Jamie McMurray — 2,000 points.
13. Jeff Gordon — 2,000 points.
14. Ryan Newman — 2,000 points.
15. Paul Menard — 2,000 points.
16. Clint Bowyer — 2,000 points.
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