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Road to Talladega: Only two drivers don't have to fear for Chase future

Folks at Stewart-Haas Racing can breathe easy this week as they load up the haulers for Talladega. Or, at least be as comfortable as possible entering Sunday's elimination race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.

With his victory at Kansas, Kevin Harvick earned transfer to the Chase's Round of 8. Victory at the fastest, least predicable track on the Cup circuit is not a must for Harvick and handlers.

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Kurt Busch enters Sunday's Hellman's 500 in fifth place in the points standings.