Drivers Josh Bilicki and Ryan Ellis will take the wheel of the No. 97 and No. 77 Vroom Brands Chevrolets in the NASCAR XFINITY Series Ticket Galaxy 200 this Saturday, Nov. 12, at Phoenix International Raceway at 7:30 pm ET.
Saturday’s race will be Bilicki’s second time driving for the Obaika Racing team. He debuted in the NASCAR XFINITY Series in the No. 77 Vroom Brands Chevrolet at Road America, giving Obaika Racing its best qualifying result. The race this weekend will mark Bilicki’s rookie appearance at Phoenix International Speedway. Continue reading →
Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Good Sam 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 12, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Chris Trotman/Getty Images
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series drivers Jimmie Johnson and Carl Edwards are clinched in the Championship 4 for Homestead Miami Speedway next weekend. The next two drivers to secure their chance at racing for the Sprint Cup title is decided this weekend in the Can Am 500 at Phoenix International Raceway and the six drivers and their clinch scenarios are listed below.
Joey Logano (0 Wins, 4074 Points) – Would clinch on points with a second-place finish and at least one lap led. With a win, would clinch a next round spot on wins.
Kyle Busch (0 Wins, 4074 Points) – Would clinch on points with a second-place finish and the most laps led. With a win, would clinch a next round spot on wins.
The following drivers can only guarantee a clinch with a win. The could also clinch on points with help:
Daniel Suarez, driver of the #19 Juniper Networks Toyota, practices for the NASCAR XFINITY Series Axalta Faster. Tougher. Brighter. 200 at Phoenix International Raceway on March 11, 2016 in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images
This weekend at Phoenix International Raceway, NASCAR XFINITY Series Round of 8 elimination begins with the Ticket Galaxy 200 on Saturday to decide who will qualify for the Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Below are the clinch scenarios for these drivers.
Daniel Suarez (0 Wins, 3075 Points) – Would clinch on points with 26 Points (15th and no laps led, 15th and led at least one lap, 16th and led most laps). With a win, would clinch a spot on wins.
Elliott Sadler (0 Wins, 3074 Points) – Would clinch on points with 26 Points (15th and no laps led, 15th and led at least one lap, 16th and led most laps). With a win, would clinch a next round spot on wins.
Erik Jones (0 Wins, 3065 Points) – Would clinch on points with 36 Points (5th and no laps led, 6th and led at least one lap, 7th and led most laps). With a win, would clinch a next round spot on wins.
Blake Koch (0 Wins, 3059 Points) – If there is a winner who has already been eliminated or is currently in a transfer spot, would clinch with a 2nd place finish. With a win, would clinch a spot. Could clinch on points with a new winner and help.
The following drivers can only guarantee a spot with a win. Each could also clinch on points with help:
Johnny Sauter, driver of the #98 Smokey Mountain/Curb Records Toyota, leads a pack of trucks during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 13, 2015 in Avondale, Arizona. Photo – Sean Gardner/Getty Images
Johnny Sauter has secured his place in the Championship 4 at Homestead-Miami next weekend, Below are the clinch scenarios for the rest of the Round of 6 drivers as they prepare for the Lucas Oil 150 at Phoenix International Raceway this weekend.
William Byron (0 Wins, 3052 Points) – Would clinch on points with 30 Points (Third and no laps led, fourth and led at least one lap, fifth and led most laps). With a win, would clinch a next round spot on wins.
Christopher Bell (0 Wins, 3051 Points) – Would clinch on points with 31 Points (Second and no laps led, third and led at least one lap, fourth and led most laps). With a win, would clinch a next round spot on wins.
Matt Crafton (0 Wins, 3048 Points) – If there is a winner who has been eliminated or is currently in a transfer spot, would clinch on points with a second place finish. With a win, would clinch a spot on wins. Could clinch on points with a new winner and help.
The following drivers can only guarantee a spot With a win. The could still clinch on points with a new winner and help:
