AUTO RACING: NASCAR playoff race down to the nitty gritty

Site: Watkins Glen, New York. Schedule: Sunday, race, 3 p.m. (NBCSN). Race distance: 90 laps, 220.5 miles. Last year: Did not race (pandemic). Last race: Aric Almirola won at New Hamphire, jumping from 27th in the point standings to a berth in the playoffs with his third career victory. Fast...