Breaking Down Locks, Contenders & Long Shots to Make NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase
Aug 7 2013 - 8:42pmNASCAR only has five races before the Chase starts.
Each of the five remaining races has the possibility to shake up the point standings. As we get closer to the postseason, though, which drivers are locks, contenders and long shots to make the Chase?
Certain drivers have been a lock since midway through the regular season with several wins and solid finishes.
Other drivers sit on the fence between seeing the postseason and missing it altogether.
Then there are drivers who may have had a chance at one point in the year, but now seem too far out to be able to make the Chase.
With five races to go in the regular season, anything can happen. Here are 10 drivers who are locks, contenders and long shots to make the Chase this year.