Cup qualifying is scheduled for 7:10 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

Dale Earnhardt Jr.: 'You know you've got some pissed off Alabama fans when they're willing to throw a full can of beer."'

Parker Kligerman: 'When [a driver is] forced to watch the sport from another angle and … a lot of time they come away being faster, better, more appreciative."

NASCAR America chronicles Aric Almirola's rehab from his severe back injury, and how he's been able to return to the race track.

The NASCAR America crew breaks down their fantasy picks ahead of this weekend's elimination race in Kansas.

There could be six winners in the first six playoff races for the first time since the format debuted in 2014.

Carolyn Manno hosts with Parker Kligerman from Stamford, Connecticut.

The No. 42 team was docked 10 driver and owner points, and its car chief was suspended for a race.

The 1.5-mile tracks have fallen to the Big 3 in a majority of 2018 races and they top the three-year averages at Kansas.

Premium Motorsports will focus on the Cup Series in 2019.

Elliott Sadler will finish his NASCAR career with Kevin Meendering, "the best crew chief I've ever worked with."

Sunday's Hollywood Casino 400 is set for 2 p.m. ET on NBC.

The drivers below the bubble have an uphill battle, but the 2018 playoffs have already proven to be hard to predict.

Steve Letarte: 'You can't even explain the difficulty [of winning] when it's your only opportunity to advance.'

The round of eight is all about who you can beat, and all four drivers below the cutline have to win to keep their playoff dreams alive.

Elliott Sadler's crew chief in the Xfinity Series, Kevin Meendering, talks about how important Kansas will be with how stacked the standings are currently.

NASCAR America takes a look at drivers who kept their NASCAR Cup Series runs alive with big victories in elimination races, including Brad Keselowski, Kevin Harvick and Joey Logano.

NASCAR America looks at drivers who have won in playoff elimination races and the history of the Joey Logano Foundation.

Bubba Wallace joins Antonio Brown and Stephen Curry as honorees of the Ebony Power 100

Tyler Ankrum will drive DGR-Crosley's No. 54 truck in the Oct. 27 race at Martinsville.

Kyle Larson is now 36 points behind the cutoff spot heading into the elimination race at Kansas Speedway.

Clint Bowyer has just one top 10 in his last 10 starts at his home track.

With the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs in town, One Wheel riders took to Talladega Boulevard to do a mock race.

Martin Truex Jr. is in the final transfer spot entering the Kansas elimination race.

Green-flag passes were down more than 50 percent at both Talladega races this year compared to last year's races there.

Stewart-Haas Racing has been a dominant force in the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs, but driver Clint Bowyer could be their weakest link at Kansas, his hometown race.

Relive all the sights and sounds from Talladega at the 1000Bulbs.com 500 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff race that ended in OT surprises.

NASCAR America interviewed Aric Almirola's crew chief Johnny Klausmeier to discuss how sweet it felt to earn the win at Talladega on Sunday.

NASCAR America breaks down which drivers below the cutline have the best chance of advancing to the Round of 8.

Martin Truex Jr. hasn't won in over three months, but he feels good about his chances as he returns to Kansas in hopes of advancing to the Round of 8.

Marty Snider visits with Aric Almirola's crew chief to preview this weekend's race at Kansas.

Aric Almirola's win Sunday at Talladega snapped a 149-race winless streak that began in July 2014.

Aric Almirola is hot and Kyle Larson is cold entering the second playoff elimination race.

Rutledge Wood explores the infield at Talladega where NASCAR fans, who traveled from all over the world, are waiting to meet him.

There are 40 cars entered for Sunday's Cup elimination race.

Team Penske drivers Ryan Blaney and Brad Keselowski face elimination this weekend at Kansas.

Five playoff races have been won by five different drivers – only one of who is part of the Big 3

Almirola was the latest of several drivers who snapped long winless streaks this year.

Kyle Larson has struggled in recent NASCAR Cup Series playoff races, and is on the outside looking in for the Round of 8.

Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, and Martin Truex Jr. dominated the regular season, but the 'Big 3' are having some difficulties getting up to speed in the playoffs.

The 2019 Drive for Diversity candidates have competed on three continents.

The NASCAR America crew discuss the controversial decision to finish the Cup race at Talladega under green despite a late wreck behind the leaders.

Aric Almirola ended his 149-race winless streak with a victory at Talladega to advance to the Round of 8. What does it mean for his hopes going forward?

The NASCAR America crew take a look back at Talladega and the 1000Bulbs.com 500.

Kyle Larson has expressed frustrations with his car and team at times this season.

Lilly Diabetes announces it will not return after this Xfinity season.

From the funny characters to the unique racetrack, "On the Road" shows you what makes this NASCAR playoff race at Talladega Superspeedway so special.

Sponsorship also includes the Haas F1 Team.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs head to Kansas Speedway for the Hollywood Casino 400 on Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.

The NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs resume with the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, October 21 at 2:30 p.m. ET on NBCSN.