Race Recap: Johnson Wins PhoenixPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News

NSCS Recap: Johnson on Brink of Third Title After Phoenix Win

Jimmie Johnson celebrates winning the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway. (Photo Credit: CIA STOCK PHOTO)
By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
AVONDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 9, 2008) — Polesitter Jimmie Johnson played his own version of “Catch Me If You Can” Sunday — and nobody could — in the Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500 and in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.
Though it took a green-white-checkered-flag finish to decide the race, the outcome was hardly in doubt, as Johnson dominated the race, leading 217 of 313 laps. Kurt Busch finished second, .295 seconds behind the two-time defending Cup champion.
With the victory, his seventh of the season, his third straight at Phoenix and the 40th of his career, Johnson widened his lead in the Chase to 141 points over fourth-place finisher Carl Edwards. If Johnson finishes 36th or better in next Sunday’s season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, he will join a club that currently has only Cale Yarborough as a member: drivers to win three straight Cup titles.








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Jimmie Johnson on the verge of historyPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]

Jimmie Johnson is on the doorstep of history after starting on the pole, leading the most laps, and eventually winning at Phoenix International Raceway. It’s Johnson’s 7th Cup win of the year, and now leads the points by 141 over Carl Edwards. Jimmie only needs to finish 36th or better at Homestead-Miami in order to win his 3rd consecutive Cup Series Championship matching Cale Yarborough.
RACE RESULTS
POINT STANDINGS
TOP 10
10 David Ragan
9 Jeff Burton
8 Kyle Busch
7 Kevin Harvick
6 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
5 Denny Hamlin
4 Carl Edwards
3 Jamie McMurray
2 Kurt Busch
1 Jimmie Johnson[/align][/align]

 

it's depressing... poor 'lil Carl is oging to come up short ;(

 

 

whats depressing is jeff gordon not getting any wins this year and alot of bad luck.......
but i will allways be here to watch him race .

NEXT TIME

 

I know, its kinda sad that this is Gordons first year not winning a race, well his still has one last stab at it this Sunday. As for Johnson winning his 3rd Championship in a row, it sucks not to see someone different win it again however at least Chevy gets an other championship.

 

Wouldn't boher me at all if Jimmy won the next 3 years also. That guy can race. Top 5 every year that he has been racing cup is unheard of but I'm listening :-)

 

Congrat's to Jimmie, I think Dale Jr will have a good run next year, I think JR will win a cup within the next five year's. Look at his top 10 finishes and win this year, He will definately be a threat.

 

Cup Series Top 12 for 2008Jimmie Johnson is the 2008 Cup Series Champion, and the other 11 Chasers

1 – Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 107.3
2008 Rundown
• Seven wins, 15 top fives, 22 top 10s
• Average finish of 10.5
• Led 29 races for 1,959 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• Series-best Average Running Position of 10.1
2 – Carl Edwards (No. 99 Office Depot Ford)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 108.6
2008 Rundown
• Nine wins, 19 top fives, 27 top 10s
• Average finish of 9.5
• Led 21 races for 1,282 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• Series-high 1,091 Fastest Laps Run
3 – Greg Biffle (No. 16 3M Ford)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 93.4
2008 Rundown
• Two wins, 12 top fives, 17 top 10s
• Average finish of 12.9
• Led 20 races for 465 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 501 Fastest Laps Run, sixth-most







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4 – Kevin Harvick (No. 29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 91.0
2008 Rundown
• Seven top fives, 19 top 10s
• Average finish of 12.4
• Led eight races for 192 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• Laps in the Top 15 percentage of 69.0%, ninth-best
5 – Clint Bowyer (No. 07 Jack Daniel’s Chevrolet)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 82.8
2008 Rundown
• One win, seven top fives, 17 top 10s
• Average finish of 14.1
• Led six races for 188 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 241 Fastest Laps Run, 12th-most
6 – Jeff Burton (No. 31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 89.2
2008 Rundown
• Two wins, seven top fives, 18 top 10s
• Average finish of 12.5
• Led 12 races for 140 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 1,605 Quality Passes (passes of cars in the top 15 under green), fifth-most
7 – Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 95.8
2008 Rundown
• 13 top fives, 19 top 10s
• Average finish of 14.5
• Led 20 races for 447 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• Average Running Position of 12.0, fifth-best
8 – Denny Hamlin (No. 11 FedEx Toyota)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 94.4
2008 Rundown
• One win, 12 top fives, 18 top 10s
• Average finish of 15.4
• Led 15 races for 766 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 1,669 Quality Passes (passes of cars in the top 15 under green), second-most
9 – Tony Stewart (No. 20 Home Depot Toyota)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 93.2
2008 Rundown
• One win, 10 top fives, 16 top 10s
• Average finish of 14.9
• Led 15 races for 633 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 404 Fastest Laps Run, seventh-most
10 – Kyle Busch (No. 18 M&M’s Toyota)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 103.9
2008 Rundown
• Eight wins, 17 top fives, 21 top 10s
• Average finish of 12.5
• Led 24 races for 1,673 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 707 Fastest Laps Run, third-most
11 – Matt Kenseth (No. 14 DEWALT Ford)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 89.0
2008 Rundown
• Nine top fives, 20 top 10s
• Average finish of 16.4
• Led 20 races for 604 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 333 Fastest Laps Run, ninth-most
12 – Dale Earnhardt Jr. (No. 88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet)
• Season-to-Date Driver Rating: 99.0
2008 Rundown
• One win, 10 top fives, 16 top 10s
• Average finish of 14.1
• Led 22 races for 896 laps
Season-to-Date Loop Data Highlight
• 614 Fastest Laps Run, fourth-most

 

LOL Jr win a cup title!! First he needs to learn how to drive like a real NASCAR driver. :p