Johnson wins Richmond, Dale Jr. misses Chase
Qualifying at Richmond
Pos
Driver
mph
1.
J. Johnson
126.298
2.
J. Gordon
125.342
3.
Ky. Busch
125.331
4.
R. Newman
125.249
5.
D. Hamlin
125.087
 
 
 
Jimmie Johnson on the pole for Richmond, with Hendrick's cars 1, 2, 3 in qualifying.
 
Race Results - Richmond
Pos
Driver
Points
1.
J. Johnson
190
2.
T. Stewart
175
3.
D. Ragan
165
4.
J. Gordon
170*
5.
J. Sauter
155
 
 
 
Jimmie Johnson has all the momentum to kick off the Chase for the Nextel Cup. Jeff Gordon lead the most laps but finished in 4th. Dale Earnhardt Jr. missed the Chase finishing 13th for the 12 car championship shootout.
 
2007 Chase for the Nextel Cup
Pos
Driver
Points
1.
J. Johnson
5060
2.
J. Gordon
5040
3.
T. Stewart
5030
4.
C. Edwards
5020
5.
Ku. Busch
5020
 
 
 
Jimmie Johnson leads the way with the standings reset for the Chase based on 10 bonus points for 2007 race wins. Dale Earnhardt is on the outside looking in.
 
Manufacturers after 25 of 36
Pos
Driver
Points
1.
Chevy
202 (18)
2.
Ford
138 (4)
3.
Dodge
131 (3)
4.
Toyota
79 (0)
5.
-
-
 
 
 
Manufacturers standings after race 25 at California Speedway.
 
Next Up: New Hampshire on September 16th.




Page updated September 9th, 2007.