BRISTOL, Tenn. — With the bottom seven drivers separated by 31 points, the battle to advance to the second round of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs is perhaps as tight as it has ever been. Everyone is always motivated and determined to win races,” said Blaney. Blaney has never won at Bristol, but he’s led 60 or more laps in four of the last five Cup Series races there. “He is the guy that I think has enough speed and has shown me at Bristol to have enough speed where he can win this race and advance.”. “Let me say this – if he (Blaney) wins Bristol, he wins the championship,” Petty noted. There is no dwelling on the past, especially in these playoff races. I love going to Bristol and I am excited to just be able to race and have a shot at advancing.

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