Monday, September 2, 2013

What NASCAR drivers control their own destiny at Richmond?


 

   Six drivers have clinched Top-10 spots in the Chase: Jimmie Johnson, Clint Bowyer, Kevin Harvick, Carl Edwards, Kyle Busch and Matt Kenseth. Kasey Kahne, on the strength of two wins, has clinched at least a wild card spot.
 

   Four drivers control their top-10 clinching destiny in Saturday night's Federated Auto Parts 400 at Richmond (Va.) International Raceway regardless of the finishes of any other driver:

   Dale Earnhardt Jr., currently seventh in points, will clinch a Top-10 spot with a finish of 32nd or better, 33rd with at least one lap led or 34th with the most laps led. 
 
   Joey Logano, currently eighth in points, will clinch a Top-10 spot with a finish of 11th or better, 12th and at least one lap led or 13th and the most laps led.

   Greg Biffle, currently ninth in points, will clinch a Top-10 spot with a finish of ninth or better, 10th and at least one lap led or 11th and the most laps led.

   Kurt Busch, currently 10th in points, will clinch a Top-10 spot by winning, finishing second with at least one lap led or finishing third with the most laps led.