The 2017 Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Drivers Council has four new members: Chase Elliott, Austin Dillon, Ryan Blaney and Aric Almirola. They join Kyle Busch, Denny Hamlin, Kevin Harvick, Jimmie Johnson, Brad Keselowski and Joey Logano. Not on the council this year are Dale Earnhardt Jr., Kyle Larson and Tony Stewart. The top driver by manufacturer is automatically on the council and others are voted in by their peers for a mix of veterans and young drivers as well as a mix based on performance. NBC Sports first reported the 2017 council members.