Pure Michigan 400: “Wild Card” Chasers Have Much to Lose at Michigan

The Chase for the Sprint Cup title is the playoff series for the elite of NASCAR. Only two drivers can make the Chase via the coveted "Wild Card" positions, and for a few, hopes to do so could fade quickly.A driver must be 11th through 20th in the point standings to be eligible for the "Wild Card" berths. From there, the two drivers with the most wins and top finishes have a shot at the Chase.The lead "Wild Card" contender for the Chase is Kasey Kahne, a Hendrick Motorsports driver, who is a two-time winner this season and currently ranked 11th in the standings.Ryan Newman, a Stewart-Haas driver of the No. 39, holds the provisional second slot by virtue of one win and his 13th-place ranking in the points.Winning is becom...

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