SNAPSHOT: Phoenix

From NASCAR.com

Race Day Info:
What: 28th annual Quicken Loans Race for Heroes 500
Where: Phoenix International Raceway, 1-mile tri-oval in Avondale, Arizona
Green Flag: 2:41 p.m. ET (NBC, MRN, SiriusXM)
Forecast: A 20 percent chance of showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 71. East northeast wind around 5 mph becoming south southwest in the afternoon. (NOAA.gov).
National Anthem: JoJo, pop singer/songwriter and actress
Grand Marshal: Senator John McCain, Arizona
Honorary Starter: Lt. Col., Retired, Rob Ells, Director of Veteran Recruiting, Quicken Loans
Distance: 312 laps, 312 miles
Pit Road Speed: 45 mph
Caution Car Speed: 50 mph

On The Front Row:
1.) Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet (143.158 mph)
2.) Kurt Busch, Stewart-Haas Racing No. 41 Chevrolet (142.880 mph)

Failed to Qualify:
None

Fastest In Practice:
First Practice: Jimmie Johnson, Hendrick Motorsports No. 48 Chevrolet (141.827 mph)
Second Practice: Kurt Busch, Stewart-Haas Racing No. 41 Chevrolet (139.627 mph)
Final Practice: Kurt Busch, Stewart-Haas Racing No. 41 Chevrolet (140.029 mph)

Key Storylines:
1.) Two into one? A tough task for teammates
2.) Edwards says JGR team in “must-win” situation
3.) For Busch, comeback not complete without title shot

Former Winners In The Field:
Kevin Harvick (7); Jimmie Johnson (4); Dale Earnhardt Jr., Carl Edwards, Jeff Gordon (2); Denny Hamlin, Kasey Kahne, Ryan Newman, Tony Stewart, Kurt Busch, Kyle Busch (1).

They Said It:
"At this point of our season it’s no secret. It’s not about a top-10 here, it’s about a win and nothing less." Joey Logano, Team Penske No. 22 Ford