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Championship Chase Headed to Charlotte and Texas
A quick look at the championship chases in NASCAR's top 3 series.
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WINSTON CUP
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Matt Kenseth (Leader)
Kevin Harvick (-259)
Dale Earnhardt Jr (-325)
Ryan Newman (-364)
Jimmie Johnson (-380)
Jeff Gordon (-420)
Who's Out?
Kenseth has mathematically eliminated everyone from 18th place (Greg Biffle) down in the standings from contention for the championship. Four driver were eliminated at Kansas - Greg Biffle, Sterling Marlin, Elliott Sadler and Ward Burton.
Should Kenseth start every race (and finish last) then everyone from 15th place (Jeff Burton) down is eliminated from championship contention. One driver was eliminated at Kansas - Jeff Burton.
Next Up
Saturday 10/11 UAW-GM Quality 500
How the contenders have fared at Charlotte
Matt Kenseth has an average finish of 14.75 with 1 win.
Kevin Harvick has an average finish of 15.80 with no wins.
Dale Earnhardt Jr has an average finish of 19.12 with 0 wins.
Ryan Newman has an average finish of 23.20 with 0 wins.
Jimmie Johnson has an average finish of 13.25 with 1 win.
Jeff Gordon has an average finish of 14.14 with 1 win.
Remaining Races - Best Among The Contenders At The Track
10/19 - Martinsville - Jeff Gordon 8.86 average finish.
10/26 - Atlanta - Ryan Newman 10.00 average finish.
11/2 - Phoenix - Dale Earnhardt Jr 10.44 average finish.
11/9 - Rockingham - Jeff Gordon 14.90 average finish.
11/16 - Homestead - Ryan Newman 6.00 average finish.
Championship Outlook
Matt Kenseth's problems at Talladega and Kansas have given the other competitors hopes that they might just get back in this. Kenseth could finish last at Charlotte at still have at least a 108 point lead. Is the Roush curse catching up with Kenseth? My magic eight ball keeps saying "Check back after Martinsville."
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BUSCH SERIES
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David Green (Leader)
Scott Riggs (-21)
Brian Vickers (-46)
Ron Hornaday (-48)
Jason Keller (-59)
Who's Out?
Green has mathematically eliminated everyone from 16th place (Todd Bodine) down in the standings from contention for the championship. 1 driver was eliminated at Kansas - Todd Bodine.
Should Green start every race (and finish last) then everyone from 14th place (Mike Wallace) down is eliminated from championship contention. 1 driver was eliminated at Kansas - Mike Wallace.
Next Up
Friday 10/10 - Little Trees 300
How the contenders have fared at Charlotte
David Green has an average finish of 22.41 with 0 wins.
Scott Riggs has an average finish of 21.00 with 0 wins.
Brian Vickers has an average finish of 27.00 with 0 wins.
Ron Hornaday has an average finish of 17.00 with 0 wins.
Jason Keller has an average finish of 19.29 with 0 wins.
Remaining Races
10/18 - Memphis
10/25 - Atlanta
11/01 - Phoenix
11/8 - Rockingham
11/15 - Homestead
Championship Outlook
WOW! What A Race! Any of the top 5 could easily wind up with the crown. The next two races (Charlotte and Martinsville) will be critical. All these drivers need to avoid early trouble while still trying to win the race. That won't be an easy task. None of the drivers has a good track record at CharlotteBuckle in. This race could be very entertaining.
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CRAFTSMAN TRUCK
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Brendan Gaughan (Leader)
Travis Kvapil (-20)
Ted Musgrave (-58)
Dennis Setzer (-74)
Who's Out?
Gaughan has mathematically eliminated everyone from 12th place (Robert Pressley) down in the standings from contention for the championship. 1 driver was eliminated at South Boston - Robert Pressley.
Should Gaughan start every race (and finish last) then everyone from 9th place (Terry Cook) down is eliminated from championship contention. 3 drivers were eliminated at South Boston - Terry Cook, Chad Chaffin, and Matt Crafton.
Next Up
Saturday 10/11 - Silverado 350
How the contenders have fared at Texas
Brendan Gaughan - best finish 1st (3 times)
Travis Kvapil - best finish 1st (1 time)
Ted Musgrave - best finish 5th
Dennis Setzer - best finish 3rd
Remaining Races
10/18 - Martinsville
10/31 - Phoenix
11/14 - Homestead
Championship Outlook
WOW! What a Race, Part II! Any of the four driver could win the championship. Of course the next two races are critical. Gaughan has dominated at Texas and short track ace Dennis Setzer has already won three short track races this year leads the series into Martinsville after Texas.
A quick look at the championship chases in NASCAR's top 3 series.
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WINSTON CUP
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Matt Kenseth (Leader)
Kevin Harvick (-259)
Dale Earnhardt Jr (-325)
Ryan Newman (-364)
Jimmie Johnson (-380)
Jeff Gordon (-420)
Who's Out?
Kenseth has mathematically eliminated everyone from 18th place (Greg Biffle) down in the standings from contention for the championship. Four driver were eliminated at Kansas - Greg Biffle, Sterling Marlin, Elliott Sadler and Ward Burton.
Should Kenseth start every race (and finish last) then everyone from 15th place (Jeff Burton) down is eliminated from championship contention. One driver was eliminated at Kansas - Jeff Burton.
Next Up
Saturday 10/11 UAW-GM Quality 500
How the contenders have fared at Charlotte
Matt Kenseth has an average finish of 14.75 with 1 win.
Kevin Harvick has an average finish of 15.80 with no wins.
Dale Earnhardt Jr has an average finish of 19.12 with 0 wins.
Ryan Newman has an average finish of 23.20 with 0 wins.
Jimmie Johnson has an average finish of 13.25 with 1 win.
Jeff Gordon has an average finish of 14.14 with 1 win.
Remaining Races - Best Among The Contenders At The Track
10/19 - Martinsville - Jeff Gordon 8.86 average finish.
10/26 - Atlanta - Ryan Newman 10.00 average finish.
11/2 - Phoenix - Dale Earnhardt Jr 10.44 average finish.
11/9 - Rockingham - Jeff Gordon 14.90 average finish.
11/16 - Homestead - Ryan Newman 6.00 average finish.
Championship Outlook
Matt Kenseth's problems at Talladega and Kansas have given the other competitors hopes that they might just get back in this. Kenseth could finish last at Charlotte at still have at least a 108 point lead. Is the Roush curse catching up with Kenseth? My magic eight ball keeps saying "Check back after Martinsville."
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BUSCH SERIES
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David Green (Leader)
Scott Riggs (-21)
Brian Vickers (-46)
Ron Hornaday (-48)
Jason Keller (-59)
Who's Out?
Green has mathematically eliminated everyone from 16th place (Todd Bodine) down in the standings from contention for the championship. 1 driver was eliminated at Kansas - Todd Bodine.
Should Green start every race (and finish last) then everyone from 14th place (Mike Wallace) down is eliminated from championship contention. 1 driver was eliminated at Kansas - Mike Wallace.
Next Up
Friday 10/10 - Little Trees 300
How the contenders have fared at Charlotte
David Green has an average finish of 22.41 with 0 wins.
Scott Riggs has an average finish of 21.00 with 0 wins.
Brian Vickers has an average finish of 27.00 with 0 wins.
Ron Hornaday has an average finish of 17.00 with 0 wins.
Jason Keller has an average finish of 19.29 with 0 wins.
Remaining Races
10/18 - Memphis
10/25 - Atlanta
11/01 - Phoenix
11/8 - Rockingham
11/15 - Homestead
Championship Outlook
WOW! What A Race! Any of the top 5 could easily wind up with the crown. The next two races (Charlotte and Martinsville) will be critical. All these drivers need to avoid early trouble while still trying to win the race. That won't be an easy task. None of the drivers has a good track record at CharlotteBuckle in. This race could be very entertaining.
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CRAFTSMAN TRUCK
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Brendan Gaughan (Leader)
Travis Kvapil (-20)
Ted Musgrave (-58)
Dennis Setzer (-74)
Who's Out?
Gaughan has mathematically eliminated everyone from 12th place (Robert Pressley) down in the standings from contention for the championship. 1 driver was eliminated at South Boston - Robert Pressley.
Should Gaughan start every race (and finish last) then everyone from 9th place (Terry Cook) down is eliminated from championship contention. 3 drivers were eliminated at South Boston - Terry Cook, Chad Chaffin, and Matt Crafton.
Next Up
Saturday 10/11 - Silverado 350
How the contenders have fared at Texas
Brendan Gaughan - best finish 1st (3 times)
Travis Kvapil - best finish 1st (1 time)
Ted Musgrave - best finish 5th
Dennis Setzer - best finish 3rd
Remaining Races
10/18 - Martinsville
10/31 - Phoenix
11/14 - Homestead
Championship Outlook
WOW! What a Race, Part II! Any of the four driver could win the championship. Of course the next two races are critical. Gaughan has dominated at Texas and short track ace Dennis Setzer has already won three short track races this year leads the series into Martinsville after Texas.
And boost his championship points standing, too!
