#Phiewer full drivers#

Other than Hamlin and Logano (32), the field is made up of 20-somethings. Former champs Kyle Busch and Kevin Harvick departed in the Round of 16.īy average age, this season’s Round of 8 driver list is the youngest - at 30.1 years old - in playoff history.Īt 24, William Byron is the youngster championship contender. failed to qualify for the playoffs, Busch losing his shot because of injury. Three active champions - Kurt Busch, Brad Keselowski and Martin Truex Jr. Kyle Larson, the defending champion, was eliminated from playoff contention last Sunday at Charlotte.

#Phiewer full drivers#

Of the eight drivers remaining in the championship chase, only two - Chase Elliott and Joey Logano - own Cup titles, Elliott winning in 2020 and Logano in 2018. MORE: NBC Sports NASCAR Power Rankingsīell made the round with a comeback victory last Sunday at Charlotte, and Briscoe squeezed into the last spot with a late-race rally. The list has Hendrick Motorsports with two spots, Team Penske with two, Joe Gibbs Racing with two and Stewart-Haas Racing and Trackhouse Racing with one each. In order of their point standing, they are Chase Elliott, Joey Logano, Ross Chastain, Christopher Bell, Ryan Blaney, William Byron, Denny Hamlin and Chase Briscoe. ET, NBC) at Las Vegas Motor Speedway as the Round of 8 opens.Īfter the wild finish to last Sunday’s race at the Charlotte Roval, eight drivers remain in the hunt for the Cup championship. The Cup playoffs will continue Sunday (2:30 p.m. It’s down to four races and eight drivers.