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Where the 2014 Sprint Cup Chase Drivers will start at Chicago:

[listed by driver points position] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski, 25th 2) #24-Jeff Gordon, 8th 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 13th 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 7th 5) #22-Joey Logano, 28th 6) #4-Kevin Harvick, 12th 7) #99-Carl Edwards, 3rd 8) #18-Kyle Busch, 1st 9) #11-Denny Hamlin, ...

Who has been too fast on pit road?

Chase drivers are among those who have been penalized the most for speeding on pit road this season. With each position critical, any extra time on pit road can cost positions. A penalty could prove devastating to a team's title hopes. No driver has won a Cup race ...

Unprecedented ‘Chase Across North America’ 16 Driver, 16 Market Media Tour Set For Wednesday:

On Wednesday, Sept. 10, the 16 Challengers in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup will participate in the 'Chase Across North America' media tour. The multi-country media blitz will feature 16 different drivers across 16 different cities, with one driver visiting ...

Race Fast Facts – Richmond:

#2-Brad Keselowski won the 57th Annual Federated Auto Parts 400 , his 14th victory in 187 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races. Keselowski led 383 laps, the most laps led in a scheduled 400-lap Richmond race. This is his fourth victory and 13th top-10 finish in 2014. This...

2014 NASCAR Sprint Cup Chase Standings:

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #2-Brad Keselowski [4 wins], 2012 points 2) #24-Jeff Gordon [3 wins] 2009, -3 3) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [3 wins] 2009, -3 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins] 2009, -3 5) #22-Joey Logano [3 wins] 2009, -3 6) #4-Kevin Harvick [2 wins] 2006...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Points Standings (not the Chase):

[after Richmond, race 26 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X) [3 wins], 914 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X) [3 wins], 883, -31 3) #2-Brad Keselowski(X) [4 wins], 830, -84 4) #22-Joey Logano(X) [3 wins], 829, -85 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X) [3 wins], 802, -112 6) #20-Matt Kenseth...

Four drivers have raced into the Chase:

Four drivers have come from outside the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup cut-off to make the Chase at Richmond in the previous championship format 2004-2013]: - Jeremy Mayfield in 2004 made up a 55-point deficit - Ryan Newman in 2005 made up a one-point deficit - Kasey...

Top 10 Driver Ratings at Richmond:

#11-Denny Hamlin 112.5 (2 wins) #18-Kyle Busch 111.1 (4 wins) #4-Kevin Harvick 109.9 (3 wins) #15-Clint Bowyer 98.7 (2 wins) #24-Jeff Gordon 98.1 (2 wins) #14-Tony Stewart 94.5 (3 wins) #31-Ryan Newman 92.0 (1 win) #41-Kurt Busch 90.9 (1 win) #99-Carl Edwards 90.1 (...

Some clinch scenarios at Richmond:

Only #31-Ryan Newman controls his own destiny, no matter who wins at Richmond. If there is a repeat 2014 winner (or a Kenseth victory), Newman is guaranteed a spot in the Chase if he finishes 41st or better; or 42nd with at least one lap led; or 43rd and the most laps...

NASCAR Numbers:

950: The number of laps led by Tony Stewart in 30 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series starts at Richmond International Raceway. That's far and away the most among drivers who enter the Saturday night's Federated Auto Parts 400 without a victory this season. 19: The number of ...

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon, 3 wins, 1st in points 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr., 3 wins, 2nd 3) #22-Joey Logano, 3 wins, 4th 4) #2-Brad Keselowski, 3 wins, 5th 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson, 3 wins, 6th 6) #99-Carl...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Atlanta, race 25 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X) [3 wins], 872 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X) [3 wins], 851, -21 3) #20-Matt Kenseth(X), 794, -78 4) #22-Joey Logano(X) [3 wins], 791, -81 5) #2-Brad Keselowski(X) [3 wins], 782, -90 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X) [3 wins...

Atlanta Notes & Facts – Friday – poles:

- Fireball Roberts won the inaugural Coors Light pole at Atlanta in 1960 with a speed of 133.870 mph. - 47 drivers have Coors Light poles at Atlanta, led by Buddy Baker and Ryan Newman with seven each. - 14 of the 106 (13.2%) NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races at Atlanta...

Bristol IRWIN Tools Night Race driver intro songs:

It's tradition at Bristol Motor Speedway for drivers to select a song to be played when they are introduced before the race. Here is the list of driver songs as given to Motor Racing Network. Drivers are listed in alphabetical order (based on last name) with their ...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Bristol, race 24 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon [3 wins], 845 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [3 wins], 818, -27 3) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 776, -69 4) #22-Joey Logano [3 wins], 761, -84 5) #20-Matt Kenseth, 751, -94 6) #48-Jimmie Johnson [3 wins], 726, -119 7) #4...

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

[after Bristol, race 24 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X), 3 wins, 1st in points 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X), 3 wins, 2nd 3) #2-Brad Keselowski(X), 3 wins, 3rd 4) #22-Joey Logano(X), 3 wins, 4th 5) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X), 3 wins, ...

Watkins Glen plans on safety improvements:

This year's Sprint Cup race at Watkins Glen International once again also featured a violent multi-car wreck ' something that has been a trend over the past few years at WGI. This time the incident occurred exiting the Carousel corner, when Ryan Newman's #31 hit the...

Fans can vote for Newman’s Dover scheme – vote thru August 23rd:

Quicken Loans has launched a contest for fans to design a paint scheme for the #31 Quicken Loans Chevy to run at Dover on September 28. One lucky winner will win a trip to Dover International Speedway and see their car design in action on the high-banked oval. More...

Current 2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Grid:

[after Michigan, race 23 of 36 if Chase seeding started after this race] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon(X), 3 wins, 1st in points 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr.(X), 3 wins, 2nd 3) #2-Brad Keselowski(X), 3 wins, 3rd 4) #48-Jimmie Johnson(X), 3 wins, 7th 5) #22-Joey Logano(X), 2 wins...

2014 Sprint Cup Driver Chase Championship Points Standings:

[after Michigan, race 24 of 36] 1) #24-Jeff Gordon [3 wins], 816 2) #88-Dale Earnhardt Jr. [3 wins], 813, -3 3) #2-Brad Keselowski [3 wins], 733, -83 4) #22-Joey Logano [2 wins], 714, -102 5) #20-Matt Kenseth, 709, -107 6) #4-Kevin Harvick [2 wins], 687, -129 7) #48...