Ten drivers have clinched a spot in the 2010 Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup. Two more spots remain in the 12-driver field, and below are the clinch scenarios for Richmond International Raceway, the cut-off race for the Chase:
#16-Greg Biffle, 11th place
Biffle currently is 161 points ahead of 13th place. Regardless of any other driver’s finish, Biffle will clinch if he finishes:
ÃÂ÷ 42nd or better
ÃÂ÷ If Biffle leads at least one lap, he will clinch no matter where he finishes.
#33-Clint Bowyer, 12th place
Bowyer is currently 117 points ahead of 13th place. Regardless of any other driver’s finish, Bowyer will clinch if he finishes:
ÃÂ÷ 28th or better
ÃÂ÷ 29th and leads at least one lap
ÃÂ÷ 31st and leads the most laps.(NASCAR)(9-7-2010)
