Tony Stewart's final season could well find him in the same position as rookie Chase Elliott. In the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
For the next three weekends, attention will be paid to the driver standings. What we know entering Michigan is this: 10 drivers are in the Chase; two more have won races and could well make the Chase; and that leaves four positions open in the field of 16.
A whole lot depends who wins Sunday at Michigan; and on the nights of Sept. 4 at Darlington and Sept. 10 at Richmond.
After than, the field will be set.