Congratulations to Jimmie Johnson, the entire #48 team and Hendrick Motorsports for their dominating performance in Texas! Jimmie led 255 of 334 laps in route to the checkered flag and the top spot in the CHASE! With the victory, Jimmie Johnson moved 7 points ahead of Matt Kenseth in the race for the Sprint Cup Championship! There are only 2 races (Phoenix and Homestead) remaining, as Jimmie Johnson goes for his 6th title!
Dale Earnhardt Jr. turned in another solid performance finishing 2nd behind his teammate Johnson and moved up to 5th place in the points. Congratulations to Jr. and the #88 team!
How our cranks finished:
1 – #48 Led 255 laps
2 – #88
5 – #5
9 – #39
11 – #14
18 – #30
20 – #42
23 – #51
25 – #10
31 – #1
38 – #24
40 – #47
Next up: Phoenix 11/10/13
CHASE STANDINGS – 2 Races Remaining
**** signifies cars using Bryant Racing crankshafts
#48 – Jimmie Johnson ****
#20 – Matt Kenseth -7
#29 – Kevin Harvick -40 points
#18 – Kyle Busch -52 points
#88 – Dale Earnhardt Jr. -62 points ****
#24 – Jeff Gordon -69 points ****
#15 – Clint Bowyer -69 points
#16 – Greg Biffle -73 points
#22 – Joey Logano -91 points
#78 – Kurt Busch -96 points
#99 – Carl Edwards -116 points
#39 – Ryan Newman -118 points ****
#5 – Kasey Kahne -133 points ****
