Saturday saw the fifth race in the chase for the Sprint Cup Championship and the final night race of the season at the Charlotte Motor Speedway. Clint Bowyer would cross the finish line first as the winner of the Bank Of America 500.
It was the third straight weekend for racing under the lights as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series ran the Federated Auto Parts 4oo at Richmond International Raceway. Clint Bowyer would take the checkered flag for his second win of the season.
Sunday afternoon saw the first road race of the year on the Sprint Cup Schedule in Sonoma, California. Clint Bowyer would cross the finish line for his first victory of the year.