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PO Box 14512, Savannah, GA 31416-4512 Toll Free: 800.782.TABA (8222)

Email: reservations@

Welcome to the KOBALT 400 Race Tour!

The roulette wheels aren't the only things spinning at a high rate of speed in Las Vegas. NASCAR visits 1.5 mile high banked Las Vegas Motor Speedway this weekend with the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series races amid the roar of engines and fierce competition. Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a high banked 1.5 mile speedway that produces speeds close to 200 mph. You'll enjoy the action on the track and on "The Strip." Your weekend will generate memories that will last a lifetime. 2017 is There And Back Again Adventures' 29th anniversary year of serving the greatest sports community in the world. We would like to thank you for this opportunity, whether you are a first time client or have traveled with us in the past, the pleasure is truly ours. Our continued success would not be possible without you. The entire staff wishes you a wonderful time and an extraordinary race weekend. See you at the races!

Need To Know

Tour Representatives

Mark Bumgarner and Paula Kenahan will be your There and Back Again Adventures Tour Representatives. Feel free to call or text Dixon or Mark with any questions once you arrive in Vegas. Prior to race weekend, please call our office with any questions you may have at 800782-8222.

Mark Bumgarner: 828-234-7776 Paula Kenahan: 860-209-4357

Pick Up Tickets at Hotel Packages If you selected to have your tickets/documents distributed by our Tour Representatives, note the schedule below. Our tour representatives will be at the Business Centre located on the Walkway from Paris to Ballys on the right hand side. Look for the Yellow TABA Sign. If you can not meet at the scheduled times, you can pick up your tickets at the bus prior to departure or you can call your rep prior to 10 pm for information.

Paris Thursday: 5:30 - 6:00 pm

Friday: 5:00 - 5:30 pm Saturday: 5:00 - 6:00 pm

The meeting times are not obligatory and are for those that have not picked up their tickets/documents, have questions or want to meet their tour representative.

Our Thanks We certainly appreciate you selecting There And Back Again Adventures for your Package. It is our pleasure to serve you. If you need anything prior to the trip or while on the trip, do not hesitate to call our office or our tour representative while on the trip.

Dixon Singleton President

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Need To Know

Las Vegas Track & Tickets

Race Tickets

Need To Know Your Hotel

You will find your 2017 KOBALT 400 race tickets and any race day activity passes you may have purchased in the front pocket of this tour booklet. Please review these items as soon as possible. If any tickets or documents are missing, please call us immediately. Keep your tickets in a safe place. Replacing lost or stolen tickets can be difficult and will incur a replacement and/or repurchase fee.

Neon Garage, Intro Pass Policy The Neon Garage is open Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Passes are purchased by day or for the weekend. If you purchased a Neon Garage or Driver Intro Pass, please see your Neon Garage/

Intro Pass inserts. The Neon Garage and Intro Pass areas are provided and serviced by Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Dress restrictions & age limits on pit road may apply. You must have your race ticket for entry.

Rain Policy In the event of rain, NASCAR will try to stay as long as possible to get a race to the halfway point which makes the race official. We will stay at the track until NASCAR officials

make an official decision to postpone the race and reschedule it or we have an unanimous decision from our tour clients to go back to the hotel. We will then implement a procedure to determine whether we can offer transfers back to the Sprint Cup race. There is generally an additional fare required for transfers back to a rescheduled race. The price will be determined based on several factors. Return transfers are not guaranteed. Your race tickets will be honored on the rescheduled date.

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Paris Las Vegas

3655 Las Vegas Blvd S, Las Vegas, NV 89109 702-946-7000

Hotel Description The Paris Las Vegas is totally Paris with a replica of the Eiffel Tower. This hotel offers shopping, dining, entertainment and gaming options in Las Vegas.

Location Paris Las Vegas is located in the center of the worldfamous Las Vegas Strip and across from the famous Bellagio fountains. It's beside Ballys and just 3 miles from McCarran International Airport.

Bus Departure/Pick-up Our bus will pick up at the North Entrance next to Le Bar du Sport and Eiffel Tour Ride Bridge on Sunday. Saturday & Friday departures leave from the same location. Please be on time for departure times.

Dining There are many restaurants inside Paris (see page 15) and hundreds of restaurants on the strip.

Amenities Pool areas, TV, Iron/Ironing boards, Hair dryers, sensational shops, live entertainment, spa services and Complimentary self parking. Valet parking available.

Check-in is 3:00 pm or later. Check-out is 11:00 am. You may check-in earlier based upon room availability. All room and tax have been pre-paid. You are responsible for any incidental charges and may be asked for a credit card for incidental charges.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway Located approximately 17 miles from the hotel on Las Vegas Blvd N. Bus transfers to LVMS are provided Sunday, and are optional for Saturday and Friday.

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Schedule / Itinerary

Your buses depart Paris at the North Entrance next to Le Bar du Sport and the Eiffel Tour Ride Bridge Sunday morning.

Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled bus departure times below.

Also please set your Clock ahead 1 hour Saturday night to adjust for Daylight Savings Time.

Friday, March 10th 12:30 pm Bus departs PARIS 3:00 pm Xfinity Series Final Practice 4:45 pm Kobalt 400 Stratosphere Pole Qualifying

Saturday, March 11th 8:10 am Buses depart PARIS for the track 9:00 am Gates & Neon Garage Open 10:05 am Xfinity Series Qualifying 11:30 am Monster Energy Cup Series Final Practice 12:30 pm Xfinity Series Driver Introductions 1:00 pm Start of the Boyd Gaming 300

Xfinity Series Race (200 laps, 300 miles)

Sunday, March 12th 1:00 am Time Change - Spring Forward 1 hour 7:15 am Buses depart PARIS for the track 7:30 am Gates & Neon Garage Open 10:30 am Drivers Meeting in Neon Garage. 10:00 am Flagstand gate opens for Intro passes 11:50 pm Sprint Cup Series Driver Introductions 12:30 pm Start of the KOBALT 400 Monster Energy

Cup Series Race (267 laps, 400.5 miles)

**Please note that the return trips from Las Vegas Motor Speedway will go through Nellis Air Force Base and the

motorcoach could be searched by armed forces**

Please be prompt for our departure time from the hotel. We will not be able to wait for anyone who is late. As a courtesy to our other tour participants, please notify your tour representative if you do not plan on riding the bus to and/or especially back from the track.

Alcohol is allowed on the motorcoach; however, you must act responsibly. Please no loud or obnoxious language or behavior! For your safety and convenience, we ask that you help keep our buses clean. Please do not set items on the floor of the bus.

Thank you for your cooperation!

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Need To Know

Track Transportation

Bus transfers to the

track

are

provided on Sun-

day. Transfers are

optional for Friday

and Saturday. Buses depart the hotel, remain at the

track and return to the hotel after the race. The bus is

equipped with a restroom and other conveniences.

Contact your tour representative if you do not plan to

ride our bus to and especially back from the track.

On The Bus For your convenience and safety, please help keep our buses clean and litter free. Food and Beverages (no glass containers) are allowed on the bus. Do not set items or trash on the floor of the bus, use trash receptacles or trash bags. Alcohol is allowed on the bus, however, you must act responsibly. We encourage everyone to make new friends and have a good time. We do ask that you are respectful of your traveling companions and that you do not use loud or obnoxious language or behavior or obscenities.

Under The Bus You may bring chairs, and larger coolers to put under the bus for transportation to the track. Tailgate party items can be brought; however, you can not bring Propane gas in any containers on or under the bus.

Before the Races We depart our hotel early so that we arrive at the track three to five hours prior to a race. Traffic can be quite heavy on race days so we make every attempt to have our clients at the track in time for any important events.

At the Track You will have plenty of time to souvenir shop, see scheduled events, visit the midway area, enjoy your NEON Garage experience, or just relax on the bus. The bus remains open until 30 minutes prior to the race. Your tour representative or the bus driver will be with the bus at all times until it is locked. You can leave souvenirs securely on the bus during the race.

After the Races We ask that you walk directly back to the bus immediately following the completion of the race. Please do all of your souvenir shopping prior to the race. A prompt return to the bus after race will help alleviate traffic jams and delays on the way back to the hotel.

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Need to Know

Miscellaneous

Helpful Local Phone Numbers Sunrise Hospital & Medical Center 702-731-5437 3186 S. Maryland Pkwy, Las Vegas, NV

Harmon Medical Center: 702-796-1116 150 E. Harmon Ave., Las Vegas, NV

Walmart 702-452-9998 201 N. Nellis Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

CVS Pharmacy 702-384-5047 1812 E. Charleston Blvd, Las Vegas, NV

Walgreens 702-385-1284 495 Fremont Street, Las Vegas, NV

Las Vegas Weather The weather in Las Vegas in March is pleasant for the most part with temperatures ranging from 44 degrees for the average low to 69 degrees for the average

high. A light jacket in the evening might be needed. We suggest that you watch the Weather Channel's forecast or go to or your favorite weather media for the race forecast.

Airport Information Las Vegas is served by Las Vegas McCarran International Airport, Airport code is LAS. The airport is located approximately 3 to 7 miles from our hotels.

Car Rental/Airport Shuttle Shuttle Service is not provided complimentary by Las Vegas Resorts. Taxis/Shuttles are available for hire. Car rentals are available at the McCarran Int'l Airport.

Airline numbers

American Airlines: 1-800-433-7300

Delta Airlines:

1-800-221-2121

United Airlines:

1-800-864-8331

Southwest Airlines: 1-800-435-9792

Gratuities The question is often raised about tipping bus drivers and tour representatives. A large part of the success of a tour is due to them. If you wish to show appreciation to either for an exceptional effort, you may do so voluntarily at the end of the trip. This is in no way intended to suggest that gratuities are expected or required. This is strictly a personal decision.

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Scanner Rental

You've never experienced racing like this before. You can hear the drivers & crew chiefs plotting strategies, the radio and TV broadcasts, and the NASCAR officials...all uncensored with our RE3000 scanners.. With our FanVision units, you can hear the action and see it too along with replays and have access to current stats and social media.

We will have your Scanner or FanVision ready for you on the bus when you arrive at the track (some exceptions apply). After the race, bring your rental back to the bus and we'll collect it from you. No Long Lines to wait in. No Credit Cards to hand over to strangers. And absolutely No Hassles! Order your scanner in advance and have the scanner waiting for you on the bus. Quantities are limited.

Be sure to reserve your scanner well in advance.

RE3000 Scanner with 1 headset: 1 day $35 2 days $45

Scanner with 2 headsets: 1 day $45 2 days $55 Scanner with 2 Gemini Headsets w/Microphones: 1 day: $75 2 days: $85

FanVision FanVision with 1 headset:

1 day $50 2 days $60

FanVision with 2 headsets: 1 day $65 2 days $75

FanVision with 2 Gemini Headsets w/Microphones:

1 day: $89 2 days: $99

Scanner Rentals are available!

Call us at 800-782-8222 to reserve your scanner in advance!

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Las Vegas Tour Options

Friday or Saturday Neon Garage Pass: The Neon Garage provides viewing access to race teams and drivers, unique concessions areas, live entertainment and the Winners Circle. Monster Energy Cup and Xfinity Series Drivers and crews will be busy with practice

and Cup Qualifying Friday. On Saturday, the Xfinity Series will Qualify and the Monster Energy Cup Series practice. You'll be able to see a lot of action today.

Price per person: $75

Sunday Neon Garage Pass: The Neon Garage provides viewing access to race teams and drivers, unique concessions areas, live entertainment and the Winners Circle. Monster Energy Cup drivers and crews will be preparing the car for the KOBALT 400

race. Also you get to experience the Driver's meeting live.

Price per person: $85

Weekend Neon Garage Pass: The Weekend Neon Garage pass provides access to the Neon Garage on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. By Purchasing a 3 day pass, you save money over the individual daily cost of $59 per person.. Price per person: $159

Driver Intro Pass Sunday: The Sunday Pre-race Intro Pass will get you in front of the stage for all Pre-Race activities. You'll be close to the performers, entertainers and 40 Sprint Cup drivers that make the up the KOBALT 400 field. Price per person: $85

Maverick Helicopter Rides: Helicopter rides to the Sprint Cup race to helicopter sightseeing tours to the Grand Canyon or over the Las Vegas Strip are available. Prices vary. Call us for information

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Track Map

Neon Garage Entrance (at start/finish line)

SOUVENIRS

Grandstand 1

Grandstand 2 Neon Garage

Las Vegas Motor Speedway Admission Policy No coolers, food or beverages are allowed inside

the Speedway. Alcohol is not allowed past the admission gates.

Alcohol is sold on the inside of the track. Smoking is prohibited in grandstand areas only. Also glass containers, umbrellas, noise makers or

folding chairs are not allowed in track. Coolers & chairs can be brought and stored underneath the bus. All bags and personal belonging brought into the track are subject to search.

Bus Parking at Track Bus Parking is to the turn four side of the front stretch behind Grandstand 3 and the Earnhardt Terrace. Bus parking runs parallel to the LVMS Drag Strip.

Walking Due to the length and the layout of Las Vegas Motor Speedway, be prepared to do a lot of walking as there are long walks from bus parking to seats and to the Neon Garage and souvenirs. Wear comfortable shoes.

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Track Map

BUS PARKING (behind turn 4)

Grandstand 3

Neon Garage

Neon Garage The Neon Garage is located on the infield of the Las Vegas Motor Speedway and it has access to viewing windows for both the Xfinity Series and the Sprint Cup Series Garages. The entrance to the Neon Garage is via a pedestrian tunnel that is located under Grandstand 2 at the Start/Finish line. It is clearly marked.

Midway and Souvenirs Most of the Corporate Exhibits are located behind Grandstand 2. Souvenirs can be found almost anywhere at the track.

Useful Items Scanner or radio earplugs seat cushions sunglasses sunscreen cap or hat bottled water clear plastic tote lawn chair tailgate items Camera/smart phone

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Las Vegas Track Facts

Las Vegas Motor Speedway is located on a 1,600 acre complex approximately fifteen miles North of Las Vegas on Interstate 15. This track was designed to provide a superior motorsports experience for the fans, drivers, crews and sponsors. There are over 24 different racing venues offering exciting racing and testing, including a 1.5 mile superspeedway, 1/2 mile clay oval, 3/8 mile paved oval, NHRA drag strip, motorcross, go-kart, 1/3 mile flat track, and a 2.5 mile road coarse.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway has a unique feature which is the University of Motorsports. The University of Motorsports offers more than 10 specialized training schools for fans and professionals. Classes range from BMX and ATV riding to various performance driving schools, including the popular Richard Petty Driving Experience.

Seating capacity at Las Vegas Motor Speedway is over 140,000 including 102 suites. The track also offers its guests an on-site campground and RV park, or visitors can take advantage of some of the finest hotels and casinos in the world, located just a few minutes from the speedway grounds.

Bruton Smith and Speedway Motorsports Inc. purchased Las Vegas Motor Speedway in December of 1998. With a very experienced and well qualified organization behind it, you can expect many surprises and improvements in the near future. In 2007, a new pit road and the "neon garage" were added. Also the track has been repaved with a variable degree of banking to enhance side by side competition.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Distance:

1.5 mile

Banking:

Various degrees in turns (from 12 to 20 degrees) 9 degrees on front stretch 9 degrees on back stretch

Qualifying Record: Kurt Busch, 196.378 mph March 4, 2016

Race Record:

Brad Keselowski, 154.633 mph March 9, 2014

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Las Vegas

2017 Monster Energy Teams

No United States city is changing faster than Las Vegas. New resort openings, new restaurants, attractions and shopping contribute to the ever-changing face of one of the world's most exciting tourist destinations.

The number of hotels and resorts in Las Vegas is staggering. All the new resorts are literally selfcontained small communities with various themes. It's worth while to visit some of these properties such as Bellagio, The Venetian, Paris and many more.

The Downtown area of Vegas has also come alive. The Fremont Street Experience is a must see for any first timer to Vegas. It's also rumored that the loosest slots in Las Vegas are in the downtown area.

New attractions keep popping up all over Vegas just as rapidly as the new hotels and casinos. Attractions that appeal to visitors of all ages have become a central part of the Las Vegas entertainment experience. Today, Las Vegas is so much more than just casinos. It also caters to families. The Showcase Mall, located on the Strip next to the MGM Grand, is a combination entertainment-retail center. Joining the Official All-Star Cafe is an 8-screen United Artists theater complex, Sega Gameworks, M&M's World and the World of Coca-Cola, a retail store and museum devoted to CocaCola and its products.

Las Vegas Motor Speedway is a massive complex located on 1600 acres fifteen miles North of "the strip". LVMS contains a number of race tracks including paved ovals, dirt tracks, drag strips, road courses, & more. A unique feature of Las Vegas Motor Speedway is the University of Motorsports, offering 10 specialized Motorsports related training schools for fans and professionals. The Neon Garage passes add entertainment value for the fans. As you can easily see, there are plenty of things to see and do in Las Vegas, not to mention the surrounding attractions such as Hoover Dam, Lake Mead, and the Grand Canyon. The possibilities are endless in "The Entertainment Capital of the World.

For more information on what to see and do in and around the Las Vegas area contact the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority at 1.877.VisitLV (847.4858) or

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#1 Chip Ganassi Racing Driver: Jamie McMurray Sponsor: McDonald's, Etc. Car: Chevrolet

#2 Penske Racing Driver: Brad Keselowski Sponsor: Miller Lite Car: Ford

#3 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Austin Dillon Sponsor: Cheerios/Dow Car: Chevrolet

#4 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Kevin Harvick Sponsor: Busch/Jimmy Johns Car: Ford

#5 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Kasey Kahne Sponsor: Farmers Ins. Car: Chevrolet

#6 Roush Fenway Driver: Trevor Bayne Sponsor: Advocare Car: Ford

#10 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Danica Patrick Sponsor: TBA Car: Ford

#11 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Denny Hamlin Sponsor: FedEx Express Car: Toyota

#13 Germain Racing Driver: Ty Dillon Sponsor: Geico Car: Chevrolet

#14 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Clint Bowyer Sponsor: Mobil 1 Car: Ford

#15 Premium Motorsports Driver: Michael Waltrip Sponsor: Aaron's Car: Toyota

#17 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Ricky Stenhouse Jr Sponsor: Fastenal Car: Ford

#18 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Kyle Busch Sponsor: M&M's Car: Toyota

#19 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Daniel Suarez Sponsor: Arris/Stanley Car: Toyota

#20 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Matt Kenseth Sponsor: DeWalt Car: Toyota

#21 Wood Brothers Racing Driver: Ryan Blaney Sponsor: Motorcraft Car: Ford

#22 Penske Racing Driver: Joey Logano Sponsor: Shell-Pennzoil Car: Ford

#23 BK Racing Driver: Gase/Gaulding Sponsor: Dr. Pepper Car: Toyota

#24 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Chase Elliott Sponsor: NAPA Auto Parts Car: Chevrolet

#27 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Paul Menard Sponsor: Menard's Car: Chevrolet

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2017 Monster Energy Teams

2017 Xfinity Series Teams

#31 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Ryan Newman Sponsor: Caterpillar Car: Chevrolet

#55 Premium Motorsports Driver: Reed Sorenson Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevy

#32 Go Fas Racing Driver: Matt DiBenedetto Sponsor: Can-Am Car: Ford

#72 TriStar Motorsports Driver: Cole Whitt Sponsor: Florida Lottery Car: Ford

#33 Circle Sport Driver: Jeffrey Earnhardt Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevy

#77 Furniture Row Racing Driver: Erik Jones Sponsor: 5 Hour Energy Car: Toyota

#34 Front Row Motorsports Driver: Landon Cassill Sponsor: Snap Fitness Car: Ford

#78 Furniture Row Racing Driver: Martin Truex Jr. Sponsor: Furniture Row Car: Toyota

#37 JTG Daugherty Racing Driver: Chris Buescher Sponsor: Kroger Car: Chevy

#83 BK Racing Driver: Corey LaJoie Sponsor: Dustless Blasting Car: Chevrolet

#38 Front Row Motorsports Driver: David Ragan Sponsor: Snap Fitness Car: Ford

#88 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Dale Earnhardt Jr Sponsor: Nationwide Ins. Car: Chevrolet

#41 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Kurt Busch Sponsor: Monster Energy Car: Ford

#95 Levine Family Racing Driver: Michael McDowell Sponsor: K-Love Radio Car: Chevy

#42 Chip Ganassi Racing Driver: Kyle Larson Sponsor: Target Car: Chevrolet

#96 Gaunt Brothers Racing Driver: D.J. Kennington Sponsor: Lordco Auto Parts Car: Toyota

#43 Richard Petty Motorsports Driver: Aric Almirola Sponsor: Smithfield Foods Car: Ford

#47 JTG Daugherty Racing Driver: AJ Allmendinger Sponsor: Kroger Car: Chevy

#48 Hendrick Motorsports Driver: Jimmie Johnson Sponsor: Lowe's/Kobalt Car: Chevrolet

#51 Rick Ware Racing Driver: Timmy Hill Sponsor: Vydox Plus Car: Chevy

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#00 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Cole Custer Sponsor: Haas Automation Car: Ford

#1 JR Motorsports Driver: Elliott Sadler Sponsor: OneMain Financial Car: Chevrolet

#2 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Menard/Dillon Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevrolet

#3 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Ty Dillon Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevrolet

#4 JD Motorsports Driver: Ross Chastain Sponsor: Florida Watermelon Car: Chevrolet

#5 JR Motorsports Driver: Michael Annett Sponsor: Pilot Flying J Car: Chevrolet

#6 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Darrell Wallace, Jr. Sponsor: TBA Car: Ford

#7 JR Motorsports Driver: Justin Allgaier Sponsor: Brandt/TaxSlayer Car: Chevrolet

#9 JR Motorsports Driver: William Byron Sponsor: Liberty University Car: Chevrolet

#11 Kaulig Racing Driver: Blake Koch Sponsor: LeafFilter Car: Chevrolet

#12 Penske Racing Driver: TBA Sponsor: TBA Car: Ford

#16 Roush Fenway Racing Driver: Ryan Reed Sponsor: Lilly Diabetes Car: Ford

#18 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: TBA Sponsor: Arris Car: Toyota

#19 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Matt Tifft Sponsor: Tunity Car: Toyota

#20 Joe Gibbs Racing Driver: Erik Jones Sponsor: GameStop Car: Toyota

#22 Penske Racing Driver: Keselowski/Blaney Sponsor: Discount Tire Car: Ford

#28 JGL Racing Driver: Dakota Armstrong Sponsor: Winfield Car: Toyota

#33 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Brandon Jones Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevy

#39 RSS Racing Driver: Ryan Sieg Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevy

#41 Stewart Haas Racing Driver: Kevin Harvick Sponsor: Hunt Brothers Car: Ford

#42 Chip Ganassi Racing Driver: Reddick/Larson Sponsor: TBA Car: Chevy

#62 Richard Childress Racing Driver: Brendan Gaughan Sponsor: South Point Car: Chevrolet

#88 JR Motorsports Driver: Earnhardt/Kahne Sponsor: Armour Car: Chevrolet

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