Can Denny Hamlin get into victory lane at Pocono after missing last week's race at Mexico City? Here's what the odds say.

Nigel Kinrade Photography The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Pocono Raceway for a Sunday afternoon race. These are some odd NASCAR stats to watch for this weekend as drivers battle for one of the six remaining playoff spots.

Earnhardt Jr. will serve as the crew chief for Connor Zilisch in the Xfinity Series race at Pocono on Saturday. Zilisch’s crew chief Mardy Lindley is serving a one-race suspension for loose lug nuts on Zilisch’s car at the end of the race in Nashville earlier this month.

NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. will make his debut as a crew chief in this weekend's Xfinity Series race at Pocono Raceway, as he will make a one-off appearance as crew chief for the No. 88 JR Motorsports team and driver Connor Zilisch.