BRISTOL, Tenn. — The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Bristol Motor Speedway for the iconic Bass Pro Shops Night Race on Saturday night, with four drivers being eliminated from the playoffs. Here’s what to watch for.
A Non-Playoff Winner
While many championship contenders had issues last week at Watkins Glen (N.Y.) Int’l, non-playoff driver Chris Buescher capitalized.
Restarting with the lead in NASCAR Overtime, Buescher surrendered the top spot to Shane van Gisbergen entering turn one as he nudged his way inside from the second row. Pressuring him down the backstretch on the final lap, van Gisbergen made a mistake entering the Bus Stop, nearly losing his car and allowing Buescher to catch him.
Using his car’s bumper, Buescher made quick work of the Kiwi in turn five and held on for the win as van Gisbergen made a valiant effort entering the final corner…