NASCAR Update - Who is going to Win ChampionShip ?
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Jeff Gordon’s Winning Streak May EndPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News
It is never easy for a competitor to go a full season without winning a race. It’s even harder when that competitor is a four-time champion who hasn’t gone winless since 1993. That is exactly the predicament Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) is facing with two races left on the 2008 schedule.
Gordon currently holds the longest active season winning streak, winning at least one race (Gordon has actually won at least two) each of the past 14 years. His best chance to extend his streak comes this weekend at Phoenix, a track at which Gordon has the third-highest pre-race Driver Rating. He finished 13th there earlier this year, but has 15 top-10 finishes in 19 career starts, including a win in April 2007.
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Jimmie Johnson still has commanding leadPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
Carl Edwards may have momentum on his side, but Jimmie Johnson still holds a statistical edge in the championship matchup.
Johnson holds a sizeable points lead over Edwards, 106, and has seemingly mastered Phoenix’s one-mile track. Johnson has won the last two races at Phoenix and has finished outside the top 10 only twice in 10 attempts.
Edwards also has produced solid results at Phoenix, with three top fives and five top 10s in eight starts.
Johnson has an outside chance at clinching the title this weekend. He needs to gain 90 points on Edwards and 52 on Greg Biffle (No. 16 3M/Red Cross Ford) to clinch.
If Johnson finishes seventh or better in the next two races, he will clinch the title, no matter what another driver does.
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Despite being nearly 200 points behind standings leader Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) with four races left, Carl Edwards (No. 99 Office Depot Ford) never gave up hope of winning his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. He spent his time at the track telling anybody who would listen that the battle would come down to the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Now, two races later, Edwards has done his best to back up his word. He won the last two races in rather convincing fashion and has cut Johnson’s lead in half with two races remaining.
The deficit is now 106 points heading into Phoenix International Raceway. Edwards sat on the pole for this race last year and led the first 87 laps before engine trouble knocked him out of the race. Johnson won the race to all but lock up his second championship.
Edwards’ back-to-back wins increased his season total to eight, tying him with Kyle Busch (No. 18 Pedigree Toyota) for the series lead. Johnson is second with six victories.
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PHOENIX[/b]Distance: 1-mile oval Banking/Turns 1-2:11º Banking/Turns 3-4:9 º Banking/Straights: None Length/Frontstretch: 1,179 ft. Length/Backstretch: 1,551 ft. Miles/laps: 312 miles, 312 laps
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Jeff Gordon’s Winning Streak May EndPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News
It is never easy for a competitor to go a full season without winning a race. It’s even harder when that competitor is a four-time champion who hasn’t gone winless since 1993. That is exactly the predicament Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) is facing with two races left on the 2008 schedule.
Gordon currently holds the longest active season winning streak, winning at least one race (Gordon has actually won at least two) each of the past 14 years. His best chance to extend his streak comes this weekend at Phoenix, a track at which Gordon has the third-highest pre-race Driver Rating. He finished 13th there earlier this year, but has 15 top-10 finishes in 19 career starts, including a win in April 2007.
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Jimmie Johnson still has commanding leadPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
Carl Edwards may have momentum on his side, but Jimmie Johnson still holds a statistical edge in the championship matchup.
Johnson holds a sizeable points lead over Edwards, 106, and has seemingly mastered Phoenix’s one-mile track. Johnson has won the last two races at Phoenix and has finished outside the top 10 only twice in 10 attempts.
Edwards also has produced solid results at Phoenix, with three top fives and five top 10s in eight starts.
Johnson has an outside chance at clinching the title this weekend. He needs to gain 90 points on Edwards and 52 on Greg Biffle (No. 16 3M/Red Cross Ford) to clinch.
If Johnson finishes seventh or better in the next two races, he will clinch the title, no matter what another driver does.
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Despite being nearly 200 points behind standings leader Jimmie Johnson (No. 48 Lowe’s Chevrolet) with four races left, Carl Edwards (No. 99 Office Depot Ford) never gave up hope of winning his first NASCAR Sprint Cup Series championship. He spent his time at the track telling anybody who would listen that the battle would come down to the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Now, two races later, Edwards has done his best to back up his word. He won the last two races in rather convincing fashion and has cut Johnson’s lead in half with two races remaining.
The deficit is now 106 points heading into Phoenix International Raceway. Edwards sat on the pole for this race last year and led the first 87 laps before engine trouble knocked him out of the race. Johnson won the race to all but lock up his second championship.
Edwards’ back-to-back wins increased his season total to eight, tying him with Kyle Busch (No. 18 Pedigree Toyota) for the series lead. Johnson is second with six victories.
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Hornish Eyes Rookie of the YearPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News
Sam Hornish Jr. (No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge) entered his first NASCAR Sprint Cup season with modest expectations, knowing the transition from open-wheel cars to stock cars would not be an easy one. Hornish set attainable goals for himself, including a top-20 finish in the standings and the Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award.
Winning the rookie of the year award would be great just because the fact that you have only one opportunity to do it., Hornish said. As long as you’re driving, you can come back and win a championship but you can’t win rookie of the year 10 years down the road. Regardless of what happens, I want to continue to learn and put ourselves in good position next year.
Hornish has done just that. Although he is currently 35th in the standings, Hornish has positioned himself at the top of the rookie standings. He has been the Raybestos Rookie of the Race 11 times, including each of the last four races. After trailing Regan Smith (No. 01 DEI/The Principal Financial Group Chevrolet) for much of the season, Hornish passed him for the top rookie spot after Atlanta.
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Scott Speed Hangs onto Top 35Posted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
Scott Speed (No. 84 Red Bull Toyota) was given a tall order when handed the reins of the No. 84 car for the final five races of the season. The team wanted to give Speed the opportunity for seat time before his full-season debut in 2009, but at the same time needed him to perform well enough to keep the car in the top 35 in the owner’s standings. All cars in the top 35 are guaranteed a starting spot for not only the rest of this season, but for the first five races of next year.
It’s very important for us to have Scott run the final five Cup races of the season, so we have a good idea for how his performance level is going to stack up, said Red Bull Racing Vice President and General Manager Jay Frye. He obviously exceeded our expectations in both the ARCA and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is a different animal and he’s learning the challenges that come with racing in Cup.
Scott’s also managed to stay inside the top 35, which we know is a tough battle, and we’re hoping we can remain inside the top 35 for the rest of the year.”
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Kevin Harvick Familiar with PhoenixPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
The 2007 Daytona 500, site of Kevin Harvick’s (No. 29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet) last NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, took place 69 races ago.
Though the Victory Lane absences continue to grow for Harvick, success has not completely escaped him.
His record of 78 consecutive races without a DNF (did not finish) is broken with each passing race that Harvick completes. Plus, Harvick has made each of the last three Chases, and currently sits seventh in the series standings.
Statistically, that elusive win could come sooner than later.
Harvick, who will pull triple duty this weekend, has strong stats at Phoenix and in one particular race, he was perfect.
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Sam Hornish Jr. (No. 77 Mobil 1 Dodge) entered his first NASCAR Sprint Cup season with modest expectations, knowing the transition from open-wheel cars to stock cars would not be an easy one. Hornish set attainable goals for himself, including a top-20 finish in the standings and the Raybestos Rookie of the Year Award.Winning the rookie of the year award would be great just because the fact that you have only one opportunity to do it., Hornish said. As long as you’re driving, you can come back and win a championship but you can’t win rookie of the year 10 years down the road. Regardless of what happens, I want to continue to learn and put ourselves in good position next year.
Hornish has done just that. Although he is currently 35th in the standings, Hornish has positioned himself at the top of the rookie standings. He has been the Raybestos Rookie of the Race 11 times, including each of the last four races. After trailing Regan Smith (No. 01 DEI/The Principal Financial Group Chevrolet) for much of the season, Hornish passed him for the top rookie spot after Atlanta.
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Scott Speed Hangs onto Top 35Posted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
Scott Speed (No. 84 Red Bull Toyota) was given a tall order when handed the reins of the No. 84 car for the final five races of the season. The team wanted to give Speed the opportunity for seat time before his full-season debut in 2009, but at the same time needed him to perform well enough to keep the car in the top 35 in the owner’s standings. All cars in the top 35 are guaranteed a starting spot for not only the rest of this season, but for the first five races of next year.It’s very important for us to have Scott run the final five Cup races of the season, so we have a good idea for how his performance level is going to stack up, said Red Bull Racing Vice President and General Manager Jay Frye. He obviously exceeded our expectations in both the ARCA and NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, but the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is a different animal and he’s learning the challenges that come with racing in Cup.
Scott’s also managed to stay inside the top 35, which we know is a tough battle, and we’re hoping we can remain inside the top 35 for the rest of the year.”
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Carl lasts 13 laps more than his teammates? Kyle gives Ard $100k, Truck Championship is at 6 points, Johnson/Edwards clinch scenarios, Dale Jr. can’t find a sponsor and lays off 15, Should NASCAR shorten the season? Plus a full Phoenix preview. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Paul Northrop[/align]Running time: 00:47:30 | 21.8mb |Subscribe FreeThe Final Lap - PHOENIX - NEWS
DEI and Ganassi in merger talks, Hendrick layoffs, Johnson clinch scenarios, What does Edwards need to do?, plus a full Phoenix preview. Hosted by Kerry MurpheyRunning time: 05:32 | 2.6mb | Subscribe Free[/align]
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Kevin Harvick Familiar with PhoenixPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
The 2007 Daytona 500, site of Kevin Harvick’s (No. 29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet) last NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory, took place 69 races ago.Though the Victory Lane absences continue to grow for Harvick, success has not completely escaped him.
His record of 78 consecutive races without a DNF (did not finish) is broken with each passing race that Harvick completes. Plus, Harvick has made each of the last three Chases, and currently sits seventh in the series standings.
Statistically, that elusive win could come sooner than later.
Harvick, who will pull triple duty this weekend, has strong stats at Phoenix and in one particular race, he was perfect.
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Driver
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Behind
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Jimmie Johnson
6366
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2
Carl Edwards
6260
106
3
Greg Biffle
6223
143
4
Jeff Burton
6154
212
5
Jeff Gordon
6111
255
6
Clint Bowyer
6099
267
7
Kevin Harvick
6087
279
8
Matt Kenseth
5973
393
9
Tony Stewart
5962
404
10
Kyle Busch
5938
428
11
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
5937
429
12
Denny Hamlin
5935
431
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David Ragan
4074
2292
14
Kasey Kahne
3811
2555
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Martin Truex Jr.
3671
2695
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SPRINT CUP SERIESSunday, 3:45 p.m. ET (ABC)
Phoenix International Raceway
NASCAR Countdown: Sunday, 3 p.m. ET (ABC)
Prerace NASCAR Now, Sunday, 10 a.m. ET (ESPN2)
Sunday NASCAR Now, 10 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Practice: Saturday, 1:30 p.m. ET (no TV)
Qualifying: Friday, 5:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and ESPN360.com)
Happy Hour: Saturday, 3 p.m. ET (ESPN2)
Ask the in-race reporter: Carl Edwards
In the ESPN booth: Dr. Jerry Punch and analysts Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree
•Entire Sprint Cup Series schedule
NATIONWIDE SERIES
Saturday, 4:30 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and ESPN360.com)
Phoenix International Raceway
NASCAR Countdown: Saturday, 4 p.m. ET (ESPN2 and ESPN360.com)
>Practice: Friday, 11:30 a.m. ET (Speed)
Happy Hour: Friday, 3:35 p.m. ET (Speed)
Qualifying: Saturday, 12:05 p.m. ET (Speed)
Ask the in-race reporter: Jamie McMurray
In the ESPN2 booth: Dr. Jerry Punch and analysts Dale Jarrett and Andy Petree
•Entire Nationwide Series schedule
CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES
Friday, 8 p.m. ET (Speed)
Phoenix International Raceway
Qualifying: Friday, 4:30 p.m. ET (Speed)
Practice: Thursday, 5:45 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. ET (no TV)
•Entire Craftsman Truck Series schedule
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Standings[/align]
Sprint Cup | Nationwide | Craftsman Truck[/align]
Driver
Pts
Behind
1
Jimmie Johnson
6366
-
2
Carl Edwards
6260
106
3
Greg Biffle
6223
143
4
Jeff Burton
6154
212
5
Jeff Gordon
6111
255
6
Clint Bowyer
6099
267
7
Kevin Harvick
6087
279
8
Matt Kenseth
5973
393
9
Tony Stewart
5962
404
10
Kyle Busch
5938
428
11
Dale Earnhardt Jr.
5937
429
12
Denny Hamlin
5935
431
*** Chase For The Cup Cutoff ***
13
David Ragan
4074
2292
14
Kasey Kahne
3811
2555
15
Martin Truex Jr.
3671
2695
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Monte Of The Month -- August 2007
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 5,231
RE: NASCAR Update - Who is going to Win ChampionShip ?
Not a F__d guy, but Edwards is HOT! 2 races left, and he has the momentum AND is easily within reach of Jimmy J.
AND edwards just won the Nationwide race. GO CARL! Do a double back flip for the championship!
AND edwards just won the Nationwide race. GO CARL! Do a double back flip for the championship!
RE: NASCAR Update - Who is going to Win ChampionShip ?
RocknSS04 `Wayne, I agree that Carl Edwards is blessed with a lot of talent 4-Sure.
I also wish he was driving a Chevy, but I think he could win in anything he drives.
I think he has the ability to win the Championship, but he will need some racing luck to get the top spot : )
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Edwards wins, Bowyer limps to 4th
Posted by: Kerry Murphey in News
By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
AVONDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 8, 2008) — Carl Edwards got the win in Saturday’s Hefty Odor Block 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway — and championship leader Clint Bowyer got the save.
Second in the standings, Edwards trimmed Bowyer’s lead from 91 points to 56, on a day that could have been much worse for the driver of the No. 2 Chevrolet.
Denny Hamlin, who came to the pits for new tires before a green-white-checkered-flag restart that took the event one lap past its scheduled distance of 200 laps, charged from fifth to second in the final two laps. Kevin Harvick finished third, followed by Bowyer, Kyle Busch and rookie Landon Cassill.
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Video: Ron Hornaday Wrecks on Lap One at PhoenixPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
On lap one of the Craftsman Truck Series race at Phoenix on Friday night, Ron Hornady and Kyle Busch got aero-loose putting the KHI machine into the wall. Only 3 points separate Benson and Hornaday heading into Homestead next week.
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Johnson Takes Phoenix PolePosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
Jimmie Johnson needs to hang onto his points lead for 2 more races in order to win his 3rd straight championship. On Sunday he’ll have the best view at the front of the pack to start the race.
1 48 Jimmie Johnson
2 26 Jamie McMurray
3 2 Kurt Busch
4 44 David Reutimann
5 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
6 12 Ryan Newman
7 24 Jeff Gordon
8 11 Denny Hamlin
9 15 Paul Menard
10 8 Mark Martin
11 9 Kasey Kahne
12 41 Reed Sorenson
13 10 AJ Allmendinger
14 18 Kyle Busch
15 99 Carl Edwards
16 5 Casey Mears
17 66 Scott Riggs
18 47 Marcos Ambrose
19 29 Kevin Harvick
20 1 Martin Truex Jr
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I also wish he was driving a Chevy, but I think he could win in anything he drives.
I think he has the ability to win the Championship, but he will need some racing luck to get the top spot : )
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Edwards wins, Bowyer limps to 4th
Posted by: Kerry Murphey in News
By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
AVONDALE, Ariz. (Nov. 8, 2008) — Carl Edwards got the win in Saturday’s Hefty Odor Block 200 NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Phoenix International Raceway — and championship leader Clint Bowyer got the save.Second in the standings, Edwards trimmed Bowyer’s lead from 91 points to 56, on a day that could have been much worse for the driver of the No. 2 Chevrolet.
Denny Hamlin, who came to the pits for new tires before a green-white-checkered-flag restart that took the event one lap past its scheduled distance of 200 laps, charged from fifth to second in the final two laps. Kevin Harvick finished third, followed by Bowyer, Kyle Busch and rookie Landon Cassill.
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Video: Ron Hornaday Wrecks on Lap One at PhoenixPosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
On lap one of the Craftsman Truck Series race at Phoenix on Friday night, Ron Hornady and Kyle Busch got aero-loose putting the KHI machine into the wall. Only 3 points separate Benson and Hornaday heading into Homestead next week.
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Johnson Takes Phoenix PolePosted by: Kerry Murphey in News[/align]
Jimmie Johnson needs to hang onto his points lead for 2 more races in order to win his 3rd straight championship. On Sunday he’ll have the best view at the front of the pack to start the race.1 48 Jimmie Johnson
2 26 Jamie McMurray
3 2 Kurt Busch
4 44 David Reutimann
5 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr.
6 12 Ryan Newman
7 24 Jeff Gordon
8 11 Denny Hamlin
9 15 Paul Menard
10 8 Mark Martin
11 9 Kasey Kahne
12 41 Reed Sorenson
13 10 AJ Allmendinger
14 18 Kyle Busch
15 99 Carl Edwards
16 5 Casey Mears
17 66 Scott Riggs
18 47 Marcos Ambrose
19 29 Kevin Harvick
20 1 Martin Truex Jr
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Monte Of The Month -- August 2007
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Posts: 5,231
RE: NASCAR Update - Who is going to Win ChampionShip ?
Jeffy! Na! I think it will be C.E #1 and J.J behind him, like 2 weeks ago. Look for Jr, Burton, Biffle, and Harvick to be top 10 finishers, also
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