As the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series heads into its final three races, the championship picture is tightening, with a mix of seasoned veterans and rising stars vying for the remaining Chase spots.
At the upcoming Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, Joe Gibbs Racing teammates Brent Crews and Taylor Gray currently occupy 11th and 12th in the standings, placing them on the brink of qualification.
Rajah Caruth sits 17 points behind Gray, while William Sawalich trails Gray by 21 points, meaning each stage at Indianapolis will be crucial for both drivers.
Justin Allgaier, the only former Brickyard winner in the field who captured his first victory there in 2018, has already secured six wins this season and locked the top seed in the Chase; he recently extended his deal with JR Motorsports.
Joining Allgaier for the Indianapolis event will be full‑time Cup Series regulars Ross Chastain and Chase Elliott, who are also slated to drive for JR Motorsports, while veteran Brad Keselowski and newcomer Connor Zilisch round out the lineup.
Historic Momentum at Indianapolis
The track has a history of rewarding strong qualifying performance, and Allgaier aims to win again, hoping to extend JR Motorsports' streak of top‑10 finishes to 79 consecutive races.