The Biggest NASCAR Storylines Ahead of the Sprint Cup Series at Richmond II

This week, every team that’s not in the Chase still has a chance at getting into it. Hope springs eternal in every Sprint Cup shop as crew chiefs know that anything can happen and often does during a race. The sporting world remains focused on Tony Stewart, as the former champion re-enters the day-to-day grind of Cup racing after some self-imposed exile. Questions about the No. 48 team continue to be asked, and Jimmie Johnson may not be the favorite come Chase time. And has Danica Patrick turned the proverbial corner? These and other stories are what people will be talking about as the Sprint Cup Series winds up the regular season this Saturday night at Richmond, Virginia.Begin Slideshow...

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