There was a lot of carnage at Michigan International Speedway, but there wasn’t much carnage as far as The Chase goes.

The Chase Updates: Michigan

The Chase Updates tracks drivers and teams who have been mathematically eliminated from finishing 1st, Top 5, Top 10, or qualifying for The Chase. It also highlights those who have clinched spots in The Chase or specific points standings positions.

“Mathematically eliminated” means a driver cannot reach a position, even by earning the maximum 76 points in every remaining race.

Only drivers and teams who have attempted every race in their respective Series will be included, in accordance with NASCAR rules (unless exempted).

Finally, these updates also assume that no driver misses any remaining races and that every full-time driver earns at least one (1) point in each event.

Red indicates that the driver and/or team is new to the respective list

NASCAR Cup Series (11 races remaining)

Drivers eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None

Owners eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None

With no drivers being eliminated from any Chase spots after the Michigan races, Ryan Ellis remains the only driver mathematically eliminated from finishing 1st in any Series Point Standings. Photo by Sean Gardner — Getty Images

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (8 races remaining)

Drivers eliminated from finishing 1st

  • Ryan Ellis

Owners eliminated from finishing 1st

  • Young’s Motorsports No.42
  • Young’s Motorsports No.02
  • Joey Gase Motorsports No.53
  • Joey Gase Motorsports No.55
  • Joey Gase Motorsports No.35

NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (6 races remaining)

Drivers eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None

Owners eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None