After the drama at the end of last weekend’s race in Richmond, the NASCAR Cup Series now heads to the high-speed track of the Michigan International Speedway.

Three races are still in the regular season. Four playoff spots are open with NASCAR withdraws Austin Dillon’s playoff eligibility with victory last weekend.

Chris Buescher, who won this race last year, holds the last playoff spot ahead of Ross Chastain by tiebreaker before this weekend.

The loss of playoff eligibility due to Austin Dillon’s win over Richmond impacts how much money RCR receives in the charter system.

Details of Sunday’s Cup race at Michigan International Speedway

(All times Eastern Time)

START: The order to start the engines will be given at 14:27 by Bally’s sports correspondent Annie Agar. … The green flag is scheduled to be waved at 14:36.

BEFORE THE RACE: Garage opens at 11:30 a.m. … Drivers’ meeting begins at 1:30 p.m. … Drivers’ introductions begin at 1:50 p.m. … Invocation will be given at 2:18 p.m. by Father Geoff Rose of St. Francis de Sales High School. … Canadian National Anthem will be performed by Battle Creek Academy at 2:19 p.m. … National Anthem will be performed by University of Michigan Good News Christian Acapella at 2:20 p.m.

DISTANCE: The race consists of 200 laps (400 miles) on the 2-mile track.

LEVELS: Stage 1 ends on lap 45. Stage 2 ends on lap 120.

STARTING LINEUP: The cup qualification is scheduled to begin on Saturday at 13:20.

Television/Radio: USA Network will broadcast the race at 2:30 p.m. Coverage begins at 2 p.m. on USA. … Motor Racing Network coverage begins at 1:30 p.m. … SiriusXM NASCAR Radio will carry the MRN broadcast.

FORECAST: The Weather Underground forecast predicts maximum temperatures of 22 degrees and a 38 percent chance of rain for the start of the Cup race.

LAST TIME: Chris Buescher led 52 laps on his way to victory, making him the best driver of the race. Martin Truex Jr. finished second at Michigan for the fourth time in his career. Denny Hamlin finished third.