Between them, they account for 14 Cup championships. There are two rookies and another young driver making his debut in the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Pretenders and contenders; favorites and long-longshots. Legends late in their careers, others ready to replace them and others who should rise like cream in NASCAR seasons to come.
There are your 16 original drivers in the 2016 Chase, noting which of them are left in contention for the title.
Eight drivers advanced to the third round with a chance to make it to the championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway on Nov.