Clint Bowyer Celebrates Winning in Talladega
After an exciting finish, CLINT BOWYER wins at Talladega, with KEVIN HARVICK coming in 2nd. After a strong push by DAVID REUTIMANN, Harvick took his damaged car to the front leading the start of the final lap. Harvick was placed in the 2nd position after a front straight crash (AJ ALMENIDINGER flips) following Nascar scoring loop and video review.
My Pick for the Win, Joe Nemechek, led the first lap of the race, then fell backward. Although he did not run up front, Nemechek ran a solid race until a late race tire failure sent him to the back of the field. He did finish, in 27th.
Today’s race tightened an already tight three-way race between Johnson, who now leads Hamlin by 14 and Harvick by 38. Jeff Gordon, now 207 points back, has a steep hill to climb in order to stay in contention.
The Chase Standings after Talladega:
- Jimmie Johnson – Leader
- Denny Hamlin - 14
- Kevin Harvick – 38
- Jeff Gordon – 207
- Kyle Busch – 230
- Carl Edwards -247
- Tony Stewart -317
- Matt Kenseth – 324
- Kurt Busch – 350
- Jeff Burton – 352
- Greg Biffle – 361
- Clint Bowyer -367
