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And then there were four.
Kevin Harvick, Kyle Busch, Jeff Gordon and Martin Truex Jr. will be vying for the Sprint Cup Series title in a few hours at Homestead-Miami Speedway (3 p.m. ET, NBC). But there’s plenty happening in the garage before then — after all, it is championship weekend.
NASCAR.com will be keeping a live blog covering all the Homestead action. So, check back right here for periodic updates throughout the day.
4:45 p.m. ET: Thanks for tuning into NASCAR.com’s live blog from Homestead. Turn on NBC for the start of the season finale Ford EcoBoost 400.
4:27 p.m. ET: The command has been given. Getting ready!
Here we go. #TheChase https://t.co/CRZiAsagNx
— #TheChase (@NASCAR) November 22, 2015
4:19 p.m. ET: Counting down the minutes until race time.
Getting closer to the championship race. #Nascar pic.twitter.com/kPO2pCDbnU
— Jeff Gluck (@jeff_gluck) November 22, 2015
4:04 p.m. ET: Everyone wants to get a glismpe of Jeff Gordon.
.@JeffGordonWeb has a posse. #SquadGoals pic.twitter.com/u02jsVPVo0
— #TheChase (@NASCAR) November 22, 2015
3:55 p.m. ET: One of these four drivers will be hoisting the 2015 Sprint Cup Series trophy above their heads.
The #Championship4 pic.twitter.com/7TWik5wJOl
— Kelly Crandall (@KellyCrandall) November 22, 2015
3:51 p.m. ET: One last time at driver intros for Jeff Gordon.
Reporting for the final time! #24ever https://t.co/00i4FxHxsB
— #TheChase (@NASCAR) November 22, 2015
3:30 p.m. ET: Driver introductions are now underway on NBC.
3:15 p.m. ET: Getting closer!
Driver Intros scheduled for 3:30 now 🙂 #NASCAR
— Holly Cain (@_HollyCain) November 22, 2015
3:02 p.m. ET: Just awesome.
A special moment between racing legends, @JeffGordonWeb & @MarioAndretti. #24Ever pic.twitter.com/WvXfrq0AWo
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) November 22, 2015
2:43 p.m. ET: Stay with us, folks — the radar for the rest of the day looks promising!
Per @NASCAR, start of race on hold due to rain.
— tom jensen (@tomjensen100) November 22, 2015
2:25 p.m. ET: The real MVPs of NASCAR are gearing up.
Air Titans are being staged at the entrance of Turn 3. #NASCAR
— Chris Knight (@Knighter01) November 22, 2015
2:15 p.m. ET: Driver introductions — which were set to begin at 2:20 p.m. ET — are on hold due to rain.
2:10 p.m. ET: Rain, rain stay away.
Shower was over after 5 minutes. Steady wind keeping clouds moving quickly over the track. #nascar
— Nate Ryan (@nateryan) November 22, 2015
2:03 p.m. ET: Coincidence or premonition?
Look close and you’ll see it. A rainbow near @HomesteadMiami 🙂 #24ever //@NASCARONFOX pic.twitter.com/v4gM93OQAj
— Alan Cavanna (@CopaCavanna) November 22, 2015
2 p.m. ET: That’s a sharp-looking group.
And they’ve all assembled — the #Championship4 pic.twitter.com/8MKrOh0WjJ
— Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverSBN) November 22, 2015
1:28 p.m. ET: Man, Jeff Gordon has some cool friends.
So proud to call you a friend @JeffGordonWeb. You are a legend and an inspiration. Go real fast today buddy. #24ever
— Brad Paisley (@BradPaisley) November 22, 2015
1:05 p.m. ET: Rollin’ on out.
Takin’ her to the grid. #Championship4 pic.twitter.com/9FIMeLdSl7
— #TheChase (@NASCAR) November 22, 2015
12:46 p.m. ET: Danica Patrick pays a classy tribute to Jeff Gordon.
#24ever pic.twitter.com/L2Bi8bsA0n
— Danica Patrick (@DanicaPatrick) November 22, 2015
12:33 p.m. ET: One last driver’s meeting for the 2015 season, set to begin at 1 p.m. ET.
Early scene at @HomesteadMiami drivers’ meeting with “Round and Round” by Ratt as the soundtrack. #NASCAR pic.twitter.com/Loa1Px3Vq9
— Zack Albert (@zack_albert) November 22, 2015
12:27 p.m. ET: Rodney Childers makes sure the No. 4 car is in tip-top shape for today.
#NASCAR … @RodneyChilders4 oversees final work on Kevin Harvick ‘s car. @NASCARonNBC pic.twitter.com/hQEPjRl9tz
— Dustin Long (@dustinlong) November 22, 2015
11:51 a.m. ET: Guess who’s back at the track?
���� from the @Minions! #Minions pic.twitter.com/rYN7dkhvt4
— Homestead-Miami (@HomesteadMiami) November 22, 2015
11:48 a.m. ET: #24ever.
“How could I not be enjoying this? I’m having the time of my life. It’s unbelievable.” – @JeffGordonWeb on @FS1‘s #NASCAR #RaceDay.
— Jay W. Pennell (@jaywpennell) November 22, 2015
11:45 a.m. ET: Full house behind Jeff Gordon for his FS1 Race Day cameo this morning.
.@JeffGordonWeb has arrived @FS1 and these fans are very happy about that! #24ever pic.twitter.com/l1dJd7pPxc
— Hendrick Motorsports (@TeamHendrick) November 22, 2015
10:56 a.m. ET: Um, Ricky, Texas was two weeks ago. The footwear of choice in Miami is flip-flops.
Breaking out some new @tonylama today. pic.twitter.com/j3UXRjNpTj
— Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (@StenhouseJr) November 22, 2015
10:12 a.m. ET: We’re liking the looks of these sunny skies!
Blue sky, red carpet. @HomesteadMiami pic.twitter.com/SAZTaM0Lig
— Alan Cavanna (@CopaCavanna) November 22, 2015
10:09 a.m. ET: The No. 48 team got a special visit from country superstar Tim McGraw this morning.
.@thetimmcgraw stopping by the 48 hauler. ���� pic.twitter.com/BmlCJDMKtX
— Team Lowe’s Racing (@LowesRacing) November 22, 2015
9:49 a.m. ET: Drivers like Dale Jr., media and even former President Clinton took to Twitter to wish Jeff Gordon well-wishes and share their favorite No. 24 memories. Check out all the messages here.
It’s been great racing with you, and learning from you. Great competitor and exceptional ambassador for @NASCAR. pic.twitter.com/KMmdAiVIWn
— Dale Earnhardt Jr. (@DaleJr) November 22, 2015
9:22 a.m. ET: A little elbow grease to accompany morning coffee for the four championship contenders’ teams.
Rise and grind. #TheChase https://t.co/lFAWeQ8DYl
— #TheChase (@NASCAR) November 22, 2015