My NASCAR Xfinity Champ Four Picks | Who Will Avoid Bristol Elimination?

The stage is set in Bristol, Tennessee, where the sun is hot, the energy is tense, and the playoffs are alive in both the Xfinity and Cup Series. Before the sparks fly under the lights, Eric got bold predictions for the Xfinity Championship 4 and a return of the Advancometer to measure which Cup contenders will actually survive the first cut.

• Connor Zillich has been on a historic run, with dominance so strong that even setbacks don’t seem to slow him down. But will the chaos of Talladega and Martinsville derail his path to Phoenix?
• Justin Allgaier has the veteran poise and stage point mastery, but can he rediscover championship-caliber form after a shaky summer stretch?
• Austin Hill starts in a hole thanks to suspension penalties, yet his track record at Vegas, Dega, and Martinsville screams comeback. Will it be enough?
• Jesse Love gets the nod for the final slot, edging out Mayer and Brandon Jones, as an all-JRM and RCR showdown could define the desert finale.

But that’s just the appetizer. In the Cup Series, the Advancometer reveals who’s cruising and who’s sweating bullets. Bubba Wallace and Ryan Blaney look safe. William Byron and Chase Elliott are steady, but Joey Logano’s Bristol record is brutal. Ross Chastain is a wild card with strong stats, and the Penske camp could be in for heartbreak if Austin Cindric falters. Austin Dillon, meanwhile, is hoping tire management chaos plays into his hands. The playoff bubble is tighter than ever, and Bristol might claim another shocking victim before the night is over.

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