NASCAR Cup Series: 16 to 12 Drivers, Logano's Reign Ends

Following Bristol, the NASCAR Cup Series playoff field was reduced from 16 to 12.

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Stenhouse, McDowell, Harvick, and Logano are out of the running for the championship.

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In the second round of the playoffs, there are still four former champions.

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The first defending champion to be defeated in the opening round is Logano.

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After this season, Harvick, a 2014 champion, won't compete regularly.

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As the next race in Fort Worth approaches, teams travel to Texas Motor Speedway.

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10 races make up the playoffs, with the third, sixth, and ninth races serving as eliminations.

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At Phoenix Raceway, the final four drivers will compete for the championship.

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