NASCAR at Dover 2014: Race Schedule, Live Stream Info and Drivers to Watch

When the 43-car field gets the AAA 400 started Sunday afternoon, tensions will be high and there will be plenty on the line. 

Specifically, the ability to extend the Chase for the Sprint Cup for four drivers, as the Chase field will narrow from 16 to 12 at the conclusion of the race at Dover International Speedway. As it stands, the four drivers on the outside looking in are Denny Hamlin, Greg Biffle, Kurt Busch and Aric Almirola. 

However, as Jeff Gluck of USA Today notes, things are far from settled heading into this weekend:

Here's a look at everything you need to know to make sure you don't miss out on the action.

Race Info

Where: Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware

When: Sunday, Sept. 28, at 2 p.m. ET

Watch: ESPN

Live Steam: WatchESPN

Radio: Motor Racing Network

Qualifying Order

Pos.	Car No.	Driver	Speed
1	4	Kevin Harvick	162.933
2	18	Kyle Busch	162.404
3	11	Denny Hamlin	162.250
4	2	Brad Keselowski	162.140
5	1	Jamie McMurray	161.936
6	24	Jeff Gordon	161.573
7	42	Kyle Larson	161.457
8	48	Jimmie Johnson	161.298
9	15	Clint Bowyer	160.643
10	3	Austin Dillon	160.506
11	55	Brian Vickers	160.492
12	5	Kasey Kahne	160.192
13	10	Danica Patrick	161.196
14	20	Matt Kenseth	161.132
15	14	Tony Stewart	161.016
16	22	Joey Logano	160.879
17	9	Marcos Ambrose	160.808
18	99	Carl Edwards	160.707
19	27	Paul Menard	160.635
20	31	Ryan Newman	160.621
21	43	Aric Almirola	160.585
22	41	Kurt Busch	160.528
23	51	Justin Allgaier	160.449
24	17	Ricky Stenhouse Jr.	160.421
25	88	Dale Earnhardt Jr.	160.399
26	78	Martin Truex Jr.	160.142
27	16	Greg Biffle	159.929
28	47	AJ Allmendinger	159.865
29	26	Cole Whitt	159.716
30	13	Casey Mears	159.200
31	38	David Gilliland	159.123
32	98	Josh Wise	158.249
33	36	Reed Sorenson	158.172
34	23	Alex Bowman	158.089
35	7	Michael Annett	157.971
36	40	Landon Cassill	157.137
37	34	David Ragan	157.054
38	33	David Stremme	156.359
39	32	J.J. Yeley	156.169
40	37	Mike Bliss	156.040
41	66	Mike Wallace	156.020
42	83	Travis Kvapil	153.479
43	44	Timmy Hill	152.355

Drivers to Watch

Denny Hamlin

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It's already been mentioned that this is a huge race for Hamlin. But it's worth mentioning that the importance hasn't been lost on him. The 33-year-old told Gluck of USA Today that this race is "the most important of my career."

Sitting at No. 13 in the points standings, Hamlin knows that he's just within striking distance of avoiding elimination and believes a top-five finish will stave off elimination, per Gluck:

"

I can't scoreboard watch because I'm not going to be able to control what the other guys do. Even though my fate is not in my hands if I don't win, I can't be concerned about what they do and let that affect me at all. I believe if I run top five, I'll put myself in. If I don't, I won't.

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Unfortunately for Hamlin, this isn't a track that bodes well for a top-five finish for him. According to DriverAverages.com, he has just one top-five finish at the track since February 2012 and ranks 15th among current drivers with an average finish of 17th in the last five races. 

The Joe Gibbs Racing driver may understand the stakes going in to the race, but that doesn't mean he'll magically turn things around. 

Prediction: Finishes outside of top 15

Jimmie Johnson

USA TODAY Sports

One driver who isn't in danger of being eliminated Sunday is Jimmie Johnson. He currently sits at No. 4 in the standings and is 17 points behind leader Brad Keselowski heading into Dover. 

However, just because the points reset after every three races and he doesn't need a win to advance, it doesn't mean he isn't in line for one. As NASCAR Stats points out, Johnson is among the best all time at Dover:

According to DriverAverages.com, Johnson's dominance at Dover isn't just historical. It extends to recent races too. Out of five starts since February 2012, he's won three times and hasn't finished lower than 17th. 

Prediction: Finishes in top three

Clint Bowyer

USA TODAY Sports

If there's one driver who could ruin someone's day at Dover, it's Clint Bowyer. That's because the 35-year-old is not in the Chase, but he will still be a dangerous driver Sunday. If there's anyone who can match the recent dominance of Johnson at Dover, it's Bowyer. 

The Michael Waltrip Racing driver has five top-10 finishes in his last five starts at Dover. He even took to Twitter to let fans know just how much he loves the Monster Mile:

With all the pressure that's sure to be on many drivers Sunday, Bowyer's ability to relax and focus on this race could be the thing that allows him to get the win. 

Prediction: Finishes in top three