How Does a Driver Qualify for the NASCAR Playoffs?
By Keith Waltz The 16-driver field for the NASCAR playoffs will be set following the 26th race of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series at Richmond International Raceway. The playoffs are comprised of the season’s final 10 races and feature an elimination-style format that will see four drivers battle for the title in a winner-take-all showdown during the season finale at Homestead Miami Speedway. Here’s how drivers qualify for the playoffs: n The top 15 drivers with the most wins over the first 26 races will earn a spot in the playoffs – provided they have finished in the top 30 in…