Points Standings

The current points situation with 2 races remaining in the season.


2007 Standings Behind
1. Jimmie Johnson (48) -
2. Jeff Gordon (24) -30

Johnson Wins in Texas; Looks Like He May Win Championship

Jimmie Johnson picked the right time to get hot, as he has won three straight races, and now leads the Nextel Chase by 30 points over rival Jeff Gordon.

Johnson won a neck and neck battle with Matt Kenseth to take the Dickies 500 on Sunday.

Gordon, who struggled at times did all he could to finish seventh, and after the race he looked deflated, but admitted Phoenix is a great track for him and he's not conceeding anything.

Everything is Bigger in Texas

And this weekend proves it.

Sunday at Texas Motor Speedway three drivers with a chance to win the season long Chase will try and position themselves for the final two starts.

How is the Hendrick team holding up under this enormous pressure? Can either Gordon or Johnson break through at Texas? We'll find out the answers to these questions Sunday.

An interesting fact, not one of the three drivers remaining in Chase contention has ever made his way to victory lane at Texas.

RaceTown Atlanta A Hit For the Whole Family

With improving weather over the weekend fans from all over took in the interactive street festival RaceTown Atlanta and everyone I talked to seemed to enjoy it.

There were giveaways, food, games, and the opportunity to get up close to some of the great showcars of the likes of Tony Stewart, Jeff Burton and Jamie McMurray to name a few.

As I reported earlier, Kasey Kahne was onhand to kick off the activities with an autograph session.

Fans could play some pit crew games, and try the products these drivers promote. I was able to pick up a t-shirt from Crown Royal, a couple key chains and a travel coffee mug from NAPA.

In the past this event was held in Downtown Atlanta at Centennial Olympic Park, this year it was moved to Atlantic Station. This allowed fans to make a day of it shopping and trying out the neighborhood restaurants.

Thanks to the Atlanta Sports Council for putting it on.

Johnson Wins in Atlanta: On Gordon's Heels

Jimmie Johnson has moved to within nine points of leader Jeff Gordon in his persuit of a second straight Nextel Cup Championship.

Johnson held on Sunday in Atlanta for the victory over Carl Edwards and Gordon ended up in seventh.

Three races remain and it is now certain it will be either Gordon or Johnson hoisting the trophy at the end of the season.


2007 Standings Behind
1. Jeff Gordon (24) -
2. Jimmie Johnson (48) -9

Weather Holds Off For Race Activities

A morning drizzle gave way to dry overcast conditions then some sun as Friday practice, and Friday night qualifying too place.

Friday morning hundreds of fans stood in line for a chance to meet and receive an autograph from Kasey Kahne at RaceTown Atlanta where he was appearing from McDonalds.

The McDonalds exhibit also featured a #35 Bobby Hamilton Jr. car and free McDonald's coffee giveaways.

Craftsman Truck Series practice went on as schedule Friday as did Nextel Cup practice and qualifying.

And Then There Were Three

The three drivers remaining with a chance to win the season long points NASCAR Nextel Chase:


Nextel Cup
2007 Standings
Behind
1. Jeff Gordon (24) -
2. Jimmie Johnson (48) -53
3. Clint Bowyer (07) -115

Bowyer right now is hanging by a thread, he needs a win this week in Atlanta.