The Pole Position and the Players
The NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series will crown its final Chase contender at Daytona International Speedway on August 28, a 250‑mile event that caps a busy summer schedule.
Rajah Caruth will start from pole position after a dominant qualifying effort, but he sits 15 points behind the last automatic berth, making every lap count as the field fights for the final spot.
Among the drivers eyeing the checkered flag are Richard Childress Racing standouts Austin Hill and Jesse Love, who have each tasted victory earlier this season and are viewed as the top favorites.
The race will run 100 laps divided into three stages — 30 laps, 30 laps and a 40‑lap finale — adding a strategic layer that could reshape the championship picture.
Daytona International Speedway, located in Daytona Beach, Florida, is renowned for its high‑banked turns and long straightaways, a venue that tests both car durability and driver nerve.
Fans can follow the action live on the CW Network, with a simultaneous stream on ESPN Unlimited and NASCAR.com, while radio coverage will be provided by the Motor Racing Network on channel 90 of SiriusXM.
The broadcast will also highlight recent winners, including Hill’s triumph in the season opener and Love’s victory a year ago, underscoring the competitive cutline that defines this year’s showdown.