The Tricky Triangle was just that for some drivers, but for certain drivers and teams Pocono proved to be no problem.

The Chase Updates: Pocono

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 (10 races remaining)

Drivers Points

Clinched

Drivers to clinch a Chase spot

  • None
Eliminated

Drivers eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None

Owners Points

Clinched

Owners to clinch a Chase spot

  • None
Eliminated

Owners eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None

Justin Allgiaer has been so great this season that he has already clinched a Top 10 Points spot at the end of the regular season. Photo by James Gilbert — Getty Images

NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (7 races remaining)

Drivers Points

Clinched

Drivers to clinch a Top 10 Chase spot

  • Justin Allgaier

Drivers to clinch a Chase spot

  • Justin Allgaier
Eliminated

Drivers eliminated from finishing 1st

  • Dean Thompson
  • Jeremy Clements
  • Jeb Burton
  • Blaine Perkins
  • Harrison Burton
  • Patrick Staropoli
  • Josh Bilicki
  • Lavar Scott
  • Kyle Sieg
  • Ryan Ellis

The Number 96 car got a Top 10 finish at Pocono. However, this wasn’t enough to keep them in the hunt for 1st at the end of the regular season. Photo by James Gilbert — Getty Images

Owners Points

Clinched

Owners to clinch a Chase spot

  • JR Motorsports No.7
Eliminated

Owners eliminated from finishing 1st

  • Sam Hunt Racing No.26
  • Viking Motorsports No.96
  • Jeremy Clements Racing No.51
  • Jordan Anderson Racing No.27
  • Jordan Anderson Racing No.31
  • Sam Hunt Racing No.24
  • SS GreenLight Racing No.0
  • Big Machine Racing No.48
  • Peterson Racing Group No.87
  • DGM Racing No.91
  • SS GreenLight Racing No.07
  • Alpha Prime Racing No.45
  • RSS Racing No.28
  • DGM Racing No.92
  • 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 Points

Clinched

Drivers to clinch a Chase spot

  • None
Eliminated

Drivers eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None

Owners Points

Clinched

Owners to clinch a Chase spot

  • None
Eliminated

Owners eliminated from finishing 1st

  • None