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5 things to know about NASCAR's Chase
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Brad Keselowski smiles as he talks to reporters during the NASCAR Sprint Cup media day in Chicago, Thursday, Sept. 11, 2014. The 16 drivers in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship took part in the event. The opening race in the Chase is at Chicagoland Speedway on Sunday in Joliet, Ill. Keselowski had five total wins and two Chase victories while winning the 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup championship. - photo by Nam Y. Huh | Associated Press
NASCAR’s version of the playoffs, the Chase, begins today at Chicagoland Speedway. As the sport’s postseason begins, 16 drivers are officially in contention to hoist the Sprint Cup championship trophy on Nov. 16 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. They’re separated by a mere 12 points, seeded by victories.
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