Contested over 403 laps—extended from 400 laps due to an overtime finish, on the .75-mile (1.21 km) D-shaped short track, it was the 26th race of the 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series season, and the final race of the regular season before the playoffs.

Matt Kenseth was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 22.333 seconds and a speed of 120.897 mph (194.565 km/h).

[10] Kyle Larson was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 22.456 seconds and a speed of 120.235 mph (193.499 km/h).

Rick Allen, Jeff Burton and Steve Letarte had the call in the booth for the race.

Dave Burns, Parker Kligerman, Marty Snider and Kelli Stavast reported from pit lane during the race.