Monster Energy NASCAR Cup 2017

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The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup 2017 season began on February 18, 2017 with the Daytona Speedweeks at Daytona International Speedway . The first race was the Advance Auto Parts Clash invitation race , which was held on February 18, 2017, but was postponed to February 19 due to rain; followed by the two Can-Am Duels . The duels are the qualifying races for the Daytona 500 , in which pole position and starting position 2 are determined.

The Daytona 500 , the first point race of the season, took place on February 26, 2017. The Chase for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup started on September 17, 2017 with the Chicagoland 400 at the Chicagoland Speedway . The season finale was held on November 19th with the Ford EcoBoost 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway .

The season was won by first-time champion Martin Truex Jr. in a Furniture Row Toyota . It was the last season for Dale Earnhardt Jr. , Danica Patrick and Matt Kenseth .

All races took place in the United States . The races at Sonoma Raceway and Watkins Glen International were the only ones that were not held on oval courses .

Racing calendar

No. date Race
(track) 		winner Second Third Pole position Most lead laps Overall leader
0x February 18 Advance Auto Parts Clash
( Daytona International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Alex Bowman ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota )
0x February 23 Can-Am Duel 1
( Daytona International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Jamie McMurray ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford )
0x February 23 Can-Am Duel 2
( Daytona International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Dale Earnhard Jr. ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Dale Earnhard Jr. ( Chevrolet )
01 February 26th Daytona 500
( Daytona International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States AJ Allmendinger ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford )
02 05. March Folds of Honor QuikTrip 500
( Atlanta Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford )
03 March 12th Kobalt 400
( Las Vegas Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex junior ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford )
04th 19th March Camping World 500
( Phoenix International Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Ryan Newman ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
05 26th of March Auto Club 400
( Auto Club Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
06th 02nd of April STP 500
( Martinsville Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
07th 09th April O'Reilly Auto Parts 500
( Texas Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford )
08th April 23 Food City 500
( Bristol Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
09 April, 30th Toyota Owners 400
( Richmond International Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota )
10 0May 7th GEICO 500
( Talladega Superspeedway )		 United StatesUnited States Ricky Stenhouse junior ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Jamie McMurray ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Ricky Stenhouse junior ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
11 May 13th Go Bowling 400
( Kansas Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
0x May 19th Sprint Showdown
( Charlotte Motor Speedway )		 MexicoMexico Daniel Suárez ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Austin Dillon ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) Ryan Blaney ( Ford )United StatesUnited States 
0x May 20th NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race
( Charlotte Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
12 28th of May Coca-Cola 600
( Charlotte Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Austin Dillon ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
13 June 4th AAA 400 Drive for Autism
( Dover International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
14th June 11th Pocono 400
( Pocono Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Erik Jones ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
15th 18th of June FireKeepers Casino 400
( Michigan International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
16 June 26th Toyota / Save Mart 350
( Sonoma Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
17th 0July 1 Coke Zero 400
( Daytona International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Ricky Stenhouse junior ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Paul Menard ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Dale Earnhard Jr. ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford )
18th 08th of July Quaker State 400
( Kentucky Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
19th 16th of July New Hampshire 301
( New Hampshire Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
20th July 23 Brickyard 400
( Indianapolis Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kasey Kahne ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Newman ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
21st 30th July Pennsylvania 400
( Pocono Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
22nd 06th of August Cheez-It 355 at The Glen
( Watkins Glen International )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota ) MexicoMexico Daniel Suárez ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
23 13 August Pure Michigan 400
( Michigan International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Erik Jones ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford )
24 August 19th Bass Pro Shops NRA Night Race
( Bristol Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Erik Jones ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Erik Jones ( Toyota )
25th 0September 3 Bojangles' Southern 500
( Darlington Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota )

United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )

26th 0the 9th of September Federated Auto Parts 400
( Richmond International Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Newman ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
Playoffs for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup
Round of 16
27 17th of September Chicagoland 400
( Chicagoland Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
28 September 24th New Hampshire 300
( New Hampshire Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
29 0October 1 Dover Fall Race
( Dover International Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet )
Round of 12
30th 0October 7th Bank of America 500
( Charlotte Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
31 15th October Alabama 500
( Talladega Superspeedway )		 United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Newman ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Trevor Bayne ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Dale Earnhard Jr. ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford )
32 October 22nd Hollywood Casino 400
( Kansas Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
Round of 8
33 October 29th Martinsville Fall Race
( Martinsville Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Clint Bowyer ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Joey Logano ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
34 0November 5th AAA Texas 500
( Texas Motor Speedway )		 United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
35 November 12th Can-Am 500
( Phoenix International Raceway )		 United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota )
Championship 4
36 November 19th Ford EcoBoost 400
( Homestead )		 United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )

Remarks

x = race in which no points are awarded


Background color meaning
Race on an oval course
Race on a street circuit

Playoffs for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup

The Playoffs for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup consists of 10 races and is divided into 4 rounds.

A total of 16 riders take part in the first round, the Round of 16. It takes place on the following routes:
September 17, 2017 * Chicagoland Speedway * Joliet, Illinois
September 24, 2017 * New Hampshire Motor Speedway * Loudon, New Hampshire
0 October 1, 2017 * Dover International Speedway * Dover, Delaware

In the second round, the Round of 12, the 12 best drivers from the first playoff round take part. It takes place on the following routes:
0October 7, 2017 * Charlotte Motor Speedway * Concord, North Carolina
October 15, 2017 * Talladega Superspeedway * Talladega, Alabama
October 22, 2017 * Kansas Speedway * Kansas City, Kansas

In the third round, the Round of 8, the 8 best drivers from the second playoff round take part. It will take place on the following routes:
October 29, 2017 * Martinsville Speedway * Martinsville, Virginia
0 November 5, 2017 * Texas Motor Speedway * Fort Worth, Texas
November 12, 2017 * Phoenix International Raceway * Avondale, Arizona

In the fourth round, Championship 4, the 4 best drivers from the third playoff round take part. The fourth lap consists of a race. The driver with the best placement in this race is the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Champion. It will be held on the following route:
November 19, 2017 * Homestead-Miami Speedway * Homestead, Florida

Playoffs for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup
Challenger Round Contender Round Eliminator Round Championship Round Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Champion 2017
United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet )
United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Larson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Ricky Stenhouse junior ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Kyle Busch ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Martin Truex Jr. ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Jimmie Johnson ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Kevin Harvick ( Ford )
United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Ricky Stenhouse junior ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Denny Hamlin ( Toyota ) United StatesUnited States Brad Keselowski ( Ford )
United StatesUnited States Ryan Newman ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Ryan Blaney ( Ford )
United StatesUnited States Kurt Busch ( Ford ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Chase Elliott ( Chevrolet )
United StatesUnited States Kasey Kahne ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Austin Dillon ( Chevrolet ) United StatesUnited States Jamie McMurray ( Chevrolet )
United StatesUnited States Matt Kenseth ( Toyota )
United StatesUnited States Jamie McMurray ( Chevrolet )