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Drivers, start your brackets! Meet the favorites, sleepers and spoilers of NASCAR's first in-season tournament
Whether you're a weekly watcher or a casual Cup fan, this guide will get you up to speed on the drivers in the bracket.

Daniel Suarez
Suárez sees global potential as he leads NASCAR into Mexico
Daniel Suárez returns to race in Mexico for the first time in a decade, and he thinks this is just the beginning of NASCAR's world tour.
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Lando Norris
Austria could be a turning point for Norris' F1 title charge
Less than two months ago, Lando Norris' title challenge didn't look particularly healthy. After winning in Austria, though, that's all changed.

Formula 1
Norris and Piastri reflect on 1-2 finish at Austrian GP
McLaren's Lando Norris and Oscar Piastri give their immediate reaction to their first and second place finishes at the Austrian Grand Prix.
Top Headlines
- F1 confirms 2026 tests in Barcelona and Bahrain
- McLaren boss: Norris showed character in Austria
- McLaren collection could fetch $70m at auction
- Ecclestone, ex-F1 boss, makes podium debut at 94
- Horner: Fast McLarens like cars 'making love'
- Piastri issues hilarious retort to Alpine near-miss
- Antonelli handed British GP grid drop for Max crash
Editor's Picks
Jeff Robinson/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images Inside Kyle Larson's quest for the Indy 500-Coke 600 Double
It's only been done once: Finishing the Indy 500 and Coca-Cola 600 in the same day. ESPN joins Kyle Larson on his quest to become the second to do it.
Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images Byron headlines NASCAR's underappreciated next wave of stars
William Byron turned his video game dreams of NASCAR success into history-making reality. What more does he need to do to earn your admiration?