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The drivers are at Phoenix International Raceway for the AdvoCare500k, the second to the last race of the NASCAR Chase and subsequently the season. Kyle Busch is starting on the pole at Phoenix, his second of 2012 and the eighth of his career.

Jimmie Johnson, currently the points leader entering today’s race struggled during qualifying and is starting in 24th position, while Brad Keselowski will be starting in 14th.

The races green flag start time is set for 3:12PM EST (1:12PM  local race track time). It is 312 laps around a 1 mile track. (312 miles)

NASCAR heads to Homestead Miami Speedway next weekend to finish out the season and crown their Champion.

Who to watch at Phoenix? It’s no surprise that we are going to say Jimmie Johnson and Brad Keselowski, is it?

Johnson won’t be starting up front… but don’t expect him to stay in the back very long. This might be only the drivers third race at the new configuration and the tracks “dog leg”, but we will probably see both Johnson and Keselowski up front relatively soon after race start. And don’t forget about Kyle Busch – he will be a solid contender against both title hopefuls for the win today.

Other notes about today’s race, David Reutimann will be making an appearance with the new team XXXtreme Motorsports and Regan Smith will be making his first start in the No.51 of Phoenix Racing after not having a ride the last two weekends.

Fast Fact: Drivers who have qualified in the Chase have been the only drivers to win a race in the Chase thus far.

Starting lineup for today’s race at Phoenix:

1. Kyle Busch
2. Martin Truex Jr.
3. Denny Hamlin
4. Kasey Kahne
5. Aric Almirola
6. Kurt Busch
7. Paul Menard
8. Regan Smith
9. Tony Stewart
10. Mark Martin
11. Jeff Gordon
12. Ryan Newman
13. Carl Edwards
14. Brad Keselowski
15. Joey Logano
16. Clint Bowyer
17. Marcos Ambrose
18. Jamie McMurray
19. Kevin Harvick
20. Greg Biffle
21. Juan Pablo Montoya
22. Matt Kenseth
23. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
24. Jimmie Johnson
25. Casey Mears
26. Sam Hornish Jr.
27. Landon Cassill
28. Michael McDowell
29. David Ragan
30. Bobby Labonte
31. David Gilliland
32. David Stremme
33. Jeff Burton
34. David Reutimann
35. Stephen Leicht
36. Mike Bliss
37. Danica Patrick
38. Josh Wise
39. Travis Kvapil
40. Jason Leffler
41. Timmy Hill
42. Dave Blaney
43. Joe Nemechek