Playoff Bubble Pressures
Key Questions
Which drivers are on the playoff bubble hot seats?
Chase Briscoe (P17), Chastain, Cindric, Berry, Dillon, Bowman, and Zilisch face intense pressure. The top-16 crunch intensifies pre-Kansas.
What issues is Josh Berry facing in the playoffs?
Berry has a 24.4 average finish and two DNFs, with qualifying shakes adding to his struggles on the bubble.
Why is Chase Briscoe's crew chief out for Kansas?
Wood Brothers Racing crew chief Miles Stanley is out for the Kansas weekend due to unspecified reasons.
Is Chase Briscoe out of panic mode?
Chase Briscoe has exited panic mode, but five other playoff drivers remain under pressure.
What recent race results highlight playoff pressures?
Recent results from Auto Club Speedway and others show Briscoe at P17 and others slipping in the standings.
Briscoe P17/Chastain/Cindric/Berry (Stanley out Kansas)/Dillon/Bowman/Zilisch hot seats; Berry 24.4 avg/2 DNFs, quals shakes/Legacy MC previews intensify top-16 crunch pre-Kansas.
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Updated Apr 16, 2026