‘ Jimmie Johnson captured his 59th career win in his 396th race.
‘ Jimmie Johnson took home his seventh Martinsville win in his 22nd race there, tying Jeff Gordon and Rusty Wallace for third all time.
‘ Jimmie Johnson’s seven victories at Martinsville ties Dover for his most career wins at a single track.
‘ This was Jimmie Johnson’s fifth Chase triumph at Martinsville.
‘ Jimmie Johnson earned his fourth victory of the season while also garnering his first Chase win of 2012.
‘ Jimmie Johnson won a Chase race for the 21st time, most of all drivers.
‘ Jimmie Johnson is the only driver to win a race during every Chase.
‘ Jimmie Johnson started on the pole, this was the 12th Chase race won by the polesitter, seven have been by Johnson.
‘ Jimmie Johnson took over the points lead by two points over previous leader Brad Keselowski.
‘ Jimmie Johnson led eight times for 193 laps on the day, including the final 15 laps.
‘ Hendrick Motorsports garnered its 207th career win, including its series-leading eighth of 2012.
‘ Hendrick Motorsports was victorious for the 19th time at Martinsville, tying Petty Enterprises for the most all-time wins at the track.
‘ Chevrolet snapped a 11-race winless streak with its series-leading 12th win of the year.
‘ Chevrolet clinched its 36th manufacturers championship with its 50th all-time victory at Martinsville, the most of any manufacturer.
‘ Kyle Busch (second) posted his best Martinsville finish in his 16th race at the track.
‘ Kasey Kahne (third) garnered his third top-10 finish at Martinsville in his 18th start and first since finishing 7th in this race in 2006.
‘ Aric Almirola (fourth) ties his best career finish (Homestead, November 2010).
‘ Clint Bowyer (fifth) ties his best finish at Martinsville; led 150 laps on the day, now is third in points, 26 back of Johnson.
‘ Brad Keselowski (sixth) had his best Martinsville finish in his sixth start, he has now had or matched his best finish at a track 16 times in 2012.
‘ Brian Vickers (eighth) has posted five top-10 finishes in eight starts this season.
‘ Bobby Labonte (ninth) had his best finish of 2012.
‘ Denny Hamlin (33rd) had two speeding penalties on the day and also had electrical problems while running third. He now sits fifth in points, 49 back of Johnson.
(Racing Resources and Services ‘ Statistics Racing Recall / nascar.com)(10-28-2012)
