TALLADEGA, Ala. — A postseason schedule designed to shake up the competition comes to a track that could dramatically alter the playoffs by the time the checkered flag flies today at Talladega Superspeedway.Today’s race (2 p.m. ET on NBC) marks the middle event of the second round. Ross Chastain’s victory last weekend at Kansas means that no playoff drivers have secured a spot in the next round yet. Here is a look at today’s key storylines:1. Will there be another playoff disrupter?First it was Chris Buescher, a non-playoff driver, winning at Watkins Glen in the first round and then it was Chastain winning the opening race of the second round.Playoff drivers have won only two of the first four playoff races this season. Friday 5: Justin Haley’s return adds to enthusiasm with Spire Motorsports Teammate Carson Hocevar is 21st in points and headed for the best finish in the season standings for Spire Motorsports. Dustin Long, Dustin Long, Three of the top four starters are non-playoff dri...
