As the NASCAR Cup Series heads to Martinsville Speedway, three Hendrick Motorsports drivers - Kyle Larson, Chase Elliott, and William Byron - are in a precarious position in their pursuit of a championship.
With two of the four spots in the Championship 4 already taken, the remaining two spots are up for grabs among six drivers, including the three Hendrick Motorsports wheelmen.
While it's possible that all three could be left out, statistics and history suggest this is unlikely.
As many as two of them could still punch tickets to Phoenix
The weekend's outcome will determine their fate, with a mix of success and uncertainty at the 0.526-mile track.
Author's summary: Hendrick Motorsports drivers face uncertain championship hopes.