As Bubba’s missing tire rolled around with reckless abandon, the No. 19 pit crew – a Toyota teammate – decided to get the No. 23 car back on track. They tracked down the tire that had come loose, jacked up Bubba’s car, quickly placed the tire back where it belongs, and sent Wallace on his way… because that’s what sports are all about.

Ryan Preece delivered in the clutch, claiming the second pole position of his career Friday afternoon at Richmond (Va.) Raceway as he tries to earn a playoff position with only two regular-season races remaining before the 16-driver NASCAR Cup Series championship field is set.

Denny Hamlin is first on the board for the Cook Out 400, but another driver is closing in. Check out the early odds for NASCAR's race at Richmond.

NASCAR Cup Series Cook Out 400 in Richmond, Va., this Saturday at 7:30 p.m. ET on USA Network; Countdown to Green Gets Underway at 7 p.m. ET

Shane van Gisbergen landed his fourth consecutive road-course victory in the NASCAR Cup Series Sunday at Watkins Glen International.