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2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #11-Denny Hamlin [4 wins], 2012 2) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 2009, -3 3) #14-Tony Stewart [3 wins], 2009, -3 4) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 2009, -3 5) #16-Greg Biffle [2 wins], 2006, -6 6) #15-Clint Bowyer [2 wins], 2006, -6 ...

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Championship Points Standings (not chase):

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #16-Greg Biffle [2 wins], 914 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [1 win], 902, -12 3) #17-Matt Kenseth [1 win], 897, -17 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 880, -34 5) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 868, -46 6) #56-Martin Truex Jr. [0 wins], 862...

Race Fast Facts – Richmond

#15-Clint Bowyer won the 55th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 , his seventh victory in 243 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his second victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 14 races at Richmond International...

Richmond Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Clint Bowyer scored his seventh Cup win in his 243rd start. ' Clint Bowyer posted his second win of 2012 (Sonoma); he is the seventh multiple winner of the season. ' Clint Bowyer scored his second win in his 14th start at Richmond; he is the 27th driver to win...

Drive to End Hunger’ pre-race at Richmond:

The 'Drive to End Hunger' pre-race will kick off the Federated Auto Parts 400 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway this Saturday. In addition to the fan-favorite driver introductions, fans will be treated to: Recognition of United States...

Qualifying Fast Facts – Richmond:

#88- Dale Earnhardt Jr. won the Coors Light Pole Award for the 55th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 with a lap of 21.256 seconds, 127.023 mph. This is his 11th pole in 461 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his first pole and ninth top-10 start in 2012. His last...

Facts and Notes Richmond International Raceway:

' Originally known as the Atlantic Rural Exposition Fairgrounds, Richmond International Raceway held its first race in 1946 as a half-mile dirt track. ' The first NASCAR Sprint Cup race was April 19, 1953. ' The spring 1964 race was run on a Tuesday night under ...

Gordon and the Aflac Cancer Center Kick-It for Childhood Cancer Awareness Month:

September is an important month in the childhood cancer community. It recognizes the patients, survivors and fighters who fall victim to pediatric cancer. Jeff Gordon, Jeff Gordon Children's Foundation and Kick-It have honored this special month by hosting a kickball...

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -18 ...

Race Fast Facts – Atlanta

#11-Denny Hamlin won the 53rd Annual ADVOCARE 500, his 21st victory in 248 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his fourth victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his first victory and fifth top-10 finish in 13 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. #24-Jeff Gordon...

Atlanta Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Denny Hamlin earned his 21st victory in his 248th start. ' Denny Hamlin's last win was last week at Bristol. ' Denny Hamlin won consecutive races for the second time in his career. ' Denny Hamlin picked up his fourth win of 2012, the most of any driver. ' Denny...

DuPont to sell paint division – Ramifications on NASCAR not known yet BUT:

The DuPont Co. has agreed to sell its auto paint business in an almost $5 billion cash deal, advancing its strategy to move out of oil-based products and delve more deeply into advancing agriculture, nutrition and renewable fuels. The company announced the $4.9 billion...

DuPont to sell paint division – Ramifications on NASCAR not known yet:

The DuPont Co. has agreed to sell its auto paint business in an almost $5 billion cash deal, advancing its strategy to move out of oil-based products and delve more deeply into advancing agriculture, nutrition and renewable fuels. The company announced the $4.9 billion...

Pocono Raceway Announces 2013 Race Dates:

Pocono Raceway announced its 2013 NASCAR events will be held on their traditional weekends and feature NASCAR's premier series, the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series. The June 9, Pocono 400 and the August 4, Pennsylvania 400 be the cornerstone for each race weekend. The Pocono...

2012 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Wild-Card Race:

[after Bristol, race 24 of 36] A look at the race for the two wild-card positions for the Chase based on wins and being inside the top 20 in points. Driver [wins] standings, behind 10th first two would make the chase as wild cards: #5-Kasey Kahne [2 wins] 11th -16 ...

Race Fast Facts – Bristol

#11-Denny Hamlin won the 52nd Annual IRWIN Tools Night Race, his 20th victory in 247 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. This is his third victory and 12th top-10 finish in 2012. This is his first victory and seventh top-10 finish in 14 races at Bristol Motor Speedway. #...

Bristol Notes-n-Nuggets:

' Denny Hamlin pulled down his 20th career win, and third this season, in his 247th race. ' There are now four drivers, including Denny Hamlin, with a Cup-high three wins in 2012. ' It's Denny Hamlin's first Bristol win in his 14th race ' previous best finish a...

Special FarmVille scheme for Gordon UPDATE and images:

#24- Jeff Gordon will run a special FarmVille / Drive to End Hunger Chevy at Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend. See images of the scheme on the #24 Team Schemes page.(8-24-2012) UPDATE: Zynga, the world's leading provider of social game services, is joining Drive...

Wild Card ‘ Opportunities Fading Fast:

With the regular season dwindling down to a precious few races, the Chase 'Wild Card' race literally has become a game of musical chairs. Six winners into two seats obviously won 't go. And that doesn 't take into consideration four more drivers ranked 11th through...

Gordon unhappy with Earnhardt, Jr. UPDATE:

The Pure Michigan 400 had some shocking moments Sunday, including a verbal feud between Hendrick Motorsports teammates #24-Jeff Gordon and #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. 'Tell the f'' 88 he can thank me later for not wrecking him,' Gordon said on his radio during the race...