This race saw the possibility of any one of the series' four top drivers in the points standings coming away with the championship. Going into the race Brendan Gaughan, driving the #62 Orleans Casino Dodge Ram for Orleans Racing, was leading the standings.
The possibility existed that any of the top four drivers could secure the championship. Prior to the race, Brendan Gaughan, driving the #62 Orleans Casino Dodge Ram for Orleans Racing, held the lead in the standings.