NASCAR at Daytona preview, watch info, picks NBC Bay Area [Video]

The NASCAR playoffs are approaching quickly, and this weekend is the best chance for underdogs to steal a berth.

While there are still two regular season races remaining, Saturday’s event at Daytona International Speedway is where the improbable can become reality.

The 2.5-mile superspeedway often produces unpredictable results, with frequent crashes and surprise winners due to drafting strategies.

So, who is racing at Daytona? What’s the schedule for TV and streaming? And which drivers could contend for the win? Here’s everything you need to know for Coke Zero Sugar 400:

Forty drivers will race in Daytona – the 34 full-timers, plus six others.

Three Xfinity Series regulars will compete in the Cup Series race on Saturday – Shane van Gisbergen for Kaulig Racing, Austin Hill for Richard Childress Racing and Parker Retzlaff for Beard Motorsports. Other part-time entries include Cody Ware for Rick Ware Racing, Joey Gase for NY Racing Team and B.J. McLeod for Live Fast Motorsports.

Here’s the …