Key storylines for today’s NASCAR Cup playoff race at Charlotte Roval
Two of the top three qualifiers for today’s race are non-playoff drivers: Shane van Gisbergen, who is on the pole, and AJ Allmendinger, who starts third. Kyle Busch, who is seeking to win a Cup race for a record-extending 20th consecutive season, has finished in the top five in each of the last three races at the Roval. He starts 11th.