Avondale, Ariz. • There's no denying the rapid changing of the guard in NASCAR, and this year's playoffs proved how quickly the young new drivers can make their way in this sport.
Blaney and Elliott are the only two drivers still in the playoffs, and the two are among five drivers racing Sunday at Phoenix Raceway for one spot in next week's championship deciding finale. Blaney will start from the pole , and Elliott will start fourth.
A win Sunday by any of the five earns them an automatic berth into the finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.