Two drivers can clinch chase spots:

  • With four races remaining until the chase beings, drivers can begin clinching chase spots at Michigan. To guarantee a spot, a driver needs to leave Michigan with a 596 point lead over the 13th place driver in the standings. #29-Kevin Harvick (currently 579 ahead) and #24-Jeff Gordon (currently 394) can clinch with a good run Sunday.(NASCAR)(8-15-2010)