The 24-event "NHRA Mello Yello Drag Racing Series" season is divided into two distinct sections: the 18-race regular season and the six-race playoffs, the Countdown to the Championship. After the first 18 races, only the top 10 drivers advance into the final segment of the playoffs, and their points are reset to within 10 of one another with the exception of the points leader, who will have a 30-point advantage over second place. The 10 drivers will then compete for Mello Yello world championships at the season's final six races. (Source: NHRA)