Stealing the Show Heading into Phoenix this weekend, the competition will have to focus on beating the Hendrick Motorsports organization. Mr. Hendricks cars have won the last four events held at the raceway and are coming off back-to-back wins for the organization at Martinsville and Texas. The man holding the trophy in Phoenix the last three races has been defending series champion Jimmie Johnson. The driver of the No. 48 Lowes Chevrolet has figured something out about the track in the desert of Arizona. Going for his fourth win in a row at the track, Johnson will be a factor for sure. In this event last year, the three-time defending champion led 120 laps en route to his victory, while he simply dominated the event later that year leading 217 of the 313 laps. For Jeff Gordon, Phoenix played host to one of his most memorable victories. Taking the win during 2007 Subway Fresh Fit 500, Gordon tied the late Dale Earnhardt on the all-time win list with 76. Last weekend in Texas, the four-time Cup Series champion added to that number and broke his winless streak. Now with 82 victories, Gordon can tie Cale Yarborough for fifth on the all-time win list with a victory this weekend. Ive accomplished more than I ever thought I would in this sport, Gordon explained. To be in the same neighborhood as some of the all-time greats of NASCAR just blows me away. Along with being within one win of tying Yarborough, Gordon is only two wins behind Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip - who are tied for third on the all-time win list. Im sure they had the same feeling when winning a race, Gordon went on to say. Once youve accomplished that, you want to win again. These two drivers are some of the best to grace the sport of NASCAR. Whether you love them or hate them, the fact is they know how to get the job done and do it week-in and week-out. The pair now sits atop the point standings, with Gordon leading Johnson by 162 points. Both of these teams have shown in the past they are prone to hit a hot streak, so the competition better watch out this weekend as the Hendrick teammates once again try to steal the show. Jay W. Pennell
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 00:16:38 +0000
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