A trio of NASCAR stars in danger of playoff elimination at Bristol cutoff race

NASCAR Playoffs: Three Drivers Facing Elimination at Bristol

The NASCAR Cup Series playoffs will reach their halfway point this weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway. Three drivers currently below the cutline will need to perform well to advance to the next round.

Drivers in Danger

• Kevin Harvick: The 2014 Cup Series champion is currently 12th in the standings, 19 points below the cutoff line. Harvick has only one top-five finish in the playoffs so far.
• Martin Truex Jr.: The 2017 Cup Series champion is 13th in the standings, 22 points below the cutoff line. Truex has two top-five finishes in the playoffs, but he also has two finishes outside the top 20.
• Chase Briscoe: The 2022 Daytona 500 winner is 14th in the standings, 24 points below the cutoff line. Briscoe has one top-five finish in the playoffs, but he also has three finishes outside the top 20.

Bristol History

Bristol Motor Speedway is a challenging track that has been known to produce exciting races. The track is a half-mile oval with high banks and a concrete surface. This makes it difficult for drivers to pass, and it can lead to a lot of wrecks.

All three drivers in danger of elimination have had success at Bristol in the past. Harvick has won two races at the track, and Truex has won one. Briscoe has never won at Bristol, but he has finished in the top 10 in his last two races there.

Outlook

The Bristol cutoff race is always one of the most exciting races of the season. This year's race is sure to be no different, with three of the sport's biggest stars facing elimination.

Harvick, Truex, and Briscoe will all need to have strong races at Bristol if they want to advance to the next round of the playoffs. They will also need some help from the other drivers in the field. If they can get some good luck, they could all make it through to the next round.