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NASCAR by the Numbers: Short track racing at Richmond; Setting the Chase Field

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Presenting the 2011 Chase field. Credit: Jeff Zelevansky/Getty Images for NASCAR

To say that short tracks create short tempers was proven an understatement after both Friday’s Nationwide and Saturday’s Sprint Cup races.


Nationwide Series Virginia 529 College Savings 250:
With two wins this season, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. is the top contender for the Nationwide Series title. (Thank you NASCAR) He stretched his lead over the second place contender of Elliott Sadler again this week.
  1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.  
  2. Elliott Sadler  -16
  3. Reed Sorenson  -45
  4. Aric Almirola  -68
  5. Justin Allgaier  -75
  6. Jason Leffler  -124
  7. Kenny Wallace  -164
  8. Steven Wallace  -185
  9. Michael Annett  -206
  10. Brian Scott  -214
  11. Mike Bliss  -294
  12. Mike Wallace  -320
  13. Joe Nemechek  -322
  14. Trevor Bayne  -323
  15. Josh Wise  -356
All gains were + 1
Biggest loss: Trevor Bayne -2
Up next: Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland Speedway; Saturday Sept. 17 at 3:30 on ESPN 2


Sprint Cup Wonderful Pistachios 400:
The Chase is now on after an eventful (to say the least) race at Richmond. Before resetting the field:
  1. Kyle Busch
  2. Jimmie Johnson  -3
  3. Carl Edwards  -12
  4. Jeff Gordon  -18
  5. Kevin Harvick  -23
  6. Matt Kenseth  -34
  7. Kurt Busch  -62
  8. Ryan Newman  -68
  9. Tony Stewart  -102
  10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.  -109
  11. Brad Keselowski  -130
  12. Denny Hamlin  -146
After the Chase field is reset: All drivers are given a starting point of 2,000 points, 3 additional points are given per win. In the event of ties, the higher ranked driver is based on second placed finishes. In addition, wildcard drivers do not receive any bonus points for their wins.
  1. Kyle Busch  2012
  2. Kevin Harvick  2012
  3. Jeff Gordon  2009
  4. Matt Kenseth  2006
  5. Carl Edwards  2003
  6. Jimmie Johnson  2003
  7. Kurt Busch  2003
  8. Ryan Newman  2003
  9. Tony Stewart  2000
  10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.  2000
  11. Brad Keselowski  2000
  12. Denny Hamlin  2000
Up nest: The Chase is on at Chicagoland Speedway for race No. 1 -  the Geico 400 at 2:00 pm on ESPN, September 18th.
NASCAR by the Numbers: Short track racing at Richmond; Setting the Chase Field NASCAR by the Numbers: Short track racing at Richmond; Setting the Chase Field Reviewed by Unknown on Sunday, September 11, 2011 Rating: 5