Dale Earnhardt Jr. returns to run Friday night’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway. The race is also the final of the regular season. Earnhardt is making his first series start since placing fifth at Homestead last October.

As is the case in all playoff races, each driver in the Round of 16 can clinch a spot in the Round of 12 by winning the Bristol night race. If there is a repeat winner (Joey Logano) or a win by a non-playoff driver, clinching scenarios for each playoff driver are as follows:

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol will be broadcast nationally on the CW Network. Streaming options for the race include FUBO in limited markets nationwide, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Feb. 19: United Rentals 300, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Austin Hill)