BRISTOL, TN - AUGUST 17: Brendan Gaughan, driver of the #62 South Point Hotel & Casino Chevrolet, sits in his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17, 2017 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

NASCAR driver calls his shot and guarantees victory


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While the NASCAR Cup Series is on a one week hiatus, the Xfinity Series has a race this Sunday at Road America for the Johnsonville 180.

This weekend's race is a golden opportunity for numerous drivers to improve their standing in the points as the playoffs inch closer.

Brendan Gaughan is currently 12th in the points and the last driver in the current playoff field, but he is extremely confident heading into Sunday's race.

Gaughan went so far as to guarantee a victory on Sunday, according to NBC Sports. He won at the road course in 2014, and he believes he has what it takes to secure another victory this weekend.

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Here is Gaughan breaking down why he loves racing at Road America.

It's an important race for Gaughan if he wants to make the playoffs, and he's hoping his confidence and experience at the track will carry over to Sunday.

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(h/t NBC Sports)