Michigan International Speedway, 1:30 p.m., NBCSN
Outlook
What: Race 23 of 36
Track: Oval, 2.0 miles
Race distance: 400 miles, 200 laps
Last year: Jeff Gordon raced to the third of his four 2014 victories.
Last week: Joey Logano won at Watkins Glen to complete a weekend Xfinity-Cup sweep and give Roger Penske his first Cup win at the road course.
Fast facts: Kyle Busch has won four of the past seven races. He is 30th in the standings in 11 races since returning from a broken right leg and left foot. He must be in the top 30 after the regular-season finale at Richmond to qualify for the 16-driver Chase. ... Kurt Busch won the rain-shortened race at the track in June. ... Joe Gibbs Racing swept the top three spots in qualifying Friday at MIS. Matt Kenseth won his first pole at the track.
Next race: Irwin Tools Night Race, Aug. 22, Bristol Motor Speedway, Bristol, Tenn.
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