For the legendary Wood Brothers Racing team, this weekend’s Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series playoff opener at Chicagoland Speedway marks a unique first for the organization that has been a part of NASCAR’s premier division since 1953.
It was a long and stressful wait for Matt Kenseth Saturday night at Richmond Raceway, but after an overtime-extended finish to the Federated Auto Parts 400, the 2003 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series champion found himself with a spot on the playoff grid and a chance to contend for his second title.
The field of 16 drivers who will vie for the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship was finalized Saturday night after an overtime-extended 404-lap regular season finale at Richmond Raceway.
Stage master Martin Truex Jr. tallied his 53rd playoff point of the year in the second stage of Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway, scoring his 18th stage win of the year.
Kyle Busch parlayed fresh tires and a late-stage restart to win the opening stage of Saturday night’s Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond Raceway, the final race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series regular season.