Comments: NASCAR Picks for Richmond

It all comes down to this weekend's race at Richmond International Raceway for the handful of drivers hoping to make the Chase. Some have to win to get in. Others could potentially make it just by having a solid night. Either way, the race should be action packed as the Chase situation fluctuates throughout the night and desperation sets in. Throw in the fact that drivers already in the Chase would love a win to grab a few more bonus points, and a tense, aggressive atmosphere could be on tap.

For owners, history says that a few big names will find trouble this weekend. Whether it is a driver locked into the Chase that gambles for the win and misses out or a driver trying to make the Chase that goes down from over driving their car, a clean, calm regular season finale has been a rarity. Once the Chase begins at Chicagoland, it will be time to rely heavily on the title contenders; for this weekend, adding a few sleepers to the mix could pay off.

1. Kyle Busch, Mars Brands/Interstate Batteries
2. Denny Hamlin, FedEx
3. Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's/Kobalt Tools
4. Tony Stewart, Bass Pro Shops/Mobil 1
5. Kasey Kahne, Farmers Insurance/Quaker State
6. Carl Edwards, Fastenal/Aflac/UPS/Subway
7. Clint Bowyer, 5-Hour Energy
8. Dale Earnhardt, Jr., National Guard/Diet Mountain Dew
9. Kevin Harvick, Budweiser/Rheem
10. Jeff Gordon, Drive to End Hunger/Axalta
11. Ryan Newman, Quicken Loans/Haas Automation
12. Mark Martin, Aaron's Dream Machine
13. Brad Keselowski, Miller Lite
14. Matt Kenseth, Husky/Dollar General
15. Greg Biffle, 3M/Bondo
16. Marcos Ambrose, Stanley/Dewalt Power Tools
17. Juan Montoya, Target
18. Martin Truex, Jr., NAPA Auto Parts
19. Jamie McMurray, McDonald's/Cessna
20. Joey Logano, Shell-Pennzoil
21. Jeff Burton, Caterpillar/Cheerios
22. Sam Hornish, Jr., SKF/AAA
23. Paul Menard, Menards
24. Kurt Busch, Furniture Row
25. Aric Almirola, Smithfield Foods
26. Regan Smith, Guy Roofing
27. Bobby Labonte, Kingsford/Clorox/Bush's Beans
28. Casey Mears, GEICO
29. Dave Blaney, Accell Construction/Sany
30. Landon Cassill, Little Joe's Autos