Top 35: Two Races To Go Before Current Points Determine Automatic Starts
Three races have been run thus far this season, meaning there are two more to go, before the weekly 35 guaranteed starting spots will be based on this season’s car owner points.

A look at this week’s owner points shows three notable teams precariously close to the dangerous 35th and final cut-off spot.

The No. 20 Toyota driven by Joey Logano (owned by Joe Gibbs) is 32nd.

The No. 39 Chevrolet driven by Ryan Newman (owned by Tony Stewart) is 33rd.

The No. 5 Chevrolet driven by Mark Martin (owned by Rick Hendrick) is 34th.

Of course, if Newman happens to be outside the top 35 during the course of the season, it might not matter that much. He is arguably the sport’s premier qualifier, although he is struggling overall in his new Stewart-owned entry.