The NASCAR Cup Series heads into the second playoff qualifying race, the Bank of America ROVAL 400 at the redesigned track at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Below the cut line? Joey Logano (13 under par), Daniel Suarez (-20), Austin Cindric (-29), Chase Briscoe (-32). On the ball above the cut line: Chase Elliott (13), Tyler Reddick (14), Ryan Blaney (25).
But this week’s favorite isn’t even among the playoff contenders. Road racing star Shane van Gisbergen improved his chances of victory and completed the driver’s non-playoff to win round two. Of course, all of this is happening against the backdrop of the biggest news in NASCAR history: Michael Jordan (and others) suing the league. With the help of NASCAR experts Jeff Gluck and Jordan Bianchi, we take a closer look at this week’s NASCAR favorites, underdogs and drama. The Bank of America ROVAL 400 airs Sunday at 2 PM ET on NBC. Get it, kids!
