Many people say that the annual race at Indianapolis Motor Speedway is approaching the importance and the prestige of the Daytona 500.

Many of the current drivers on the NASCAR circuit carry that same opinion and the Brickyard trophy is the prize that every driver longs for. Beyond the prestige and glory that the race this week offers, it also offers a chance for several big-name drivers to get back into the fray to be eligible to compete for the championship.