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Sun Nov 08, 2009 4:55 pm EST

The Chase for the Sprint Cup just got a lot more interesting

By Jay Busbee

This is Michael Jordan twisting his ankle in the fourth quarter, Tiger Woods knocking himself in the head with his driver on the 17th hole. With only three races remaining in the Chase, Jimmie Johnson had his fourth straight Cup sewn up if he averaged a top-10 finish. All that would have to happen would be Jimmie suffering through an early wreck -- but that couldn't possibly happen, right? Not to Jimmie!

Uh-oh:

Johnson's debacle opened the door wide for Mark Martin and Jeff Gordon to make a run at the top spot; while Johnson couldn't lose the lead no matter what happened, the wreck makes the last two races much more than a victory lap for the 48 -- and makes last week's wreck at Talladega that much more significant. Had that not happened, Johnson would be third or fourth in the points after today.

Hold tight, folks. This ain't over yet.

Related: Mark Martin, Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson

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  1. Benjamin
    1. Posted by Benjamin Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:35 pm EST

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    It wasn't your fault Jimmy. You'll show'em in Phoenix and claim your 4th title in a row. Just be careful Jimmy.
  2. Moon
    2. Posted by Moon Sun Nov 08, 2009 6:37 pm EST

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    I am sorry to say this, but it was going to happen sooner or later. Cannot being perfect all the time. His number was called today. Glad he is not hurt. BUT......
    ITS BACK ON BOYS......LETS SEE SOME RACING FOR THE CHASE NOW!!!!
  3. Furiousd
    3. Posted by Furiousd Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:20 pm EST

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    no it didn't the chase is still OVER!
  4. Patreece D
    4. Posted by Patreece D Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:27 pm EST

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    Steve letarte must go to many bad changes on the car throughout the race its like this every week ,for the last three years every time jimmy has problems the 24 fades like the cleveland browns they go backwards just like i imagined durning the race today .ithink its time to bring ray back ,as for the 24 team i have three words for them stink stank stunk
  5. frank
    5. Posted by frank Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:30 pm EST

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    KYLE-PUSS Ran out of gas but he still has alot of KRY-BABY-TEARS. Tears of joy for me and as far as me making fun of his Brother i take it all back (sorry Kurt me bad) his brother has already left the track. hahahahahahahahahahahahahhahhahahahahahahahah) and no interviews (hahahahahahahahahahhahaha )I don't drink MILLER LITE but i am on the way to get a #18 ouncer (hahahahahahahahahah) No 3 in a row hahahahahahahahahahah You FREAKING KRY-BABY. BIG BROTHER BEATS UP LITTLE BROTHER.
    THANKS KURT.
    FRANK HAHAHAHAHAHAHA
    HAHAHHAHAHAHAHA XOXOXOXOXO'S THANKS AGAIN KURT
  6. n88car
    6. Posted by n88car Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:37 pm EST

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    i like jj, so for him its to bad that this happened. But i cant stand Chad [profane]naus. hope he has to sweat over this....although, 73 points is still a GOOD lead.
  7. n88car
    7. Posted by n88car Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:40 pm EST

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    Ahhhh man, they blocked my last name..il try it like this.....kuntnouse.
  8. n88car
    8. Posted by n88car Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:42 pm EST

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    ha ha ha HAH!
  9. cg5995
    9. Posted by cg5995 Sun Nov 08, 2009 7:56 pm EST

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    That sucks for Jimmie but he didnt give up and try to blow his motor or anything,even when Chad asked him if he wanted to park it he said no! Thats what makes champions, and he still has a nice points lead with 2 races to go .You'll get em next week in Phoenix Jimmie!!
  10. sunshine
    10. Posted by sunshine Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:14 pm EST

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    Damn another boring race .i am a dale jr fan 4 ever no matter what.i cant stand cry baby krayl bushy,18.and i really dont like jj.48 a wreck happens 2 the best of em.but i wanna tell u jeff gordon fans something he is 1 hell of a man,we were in daytona 1 yr a very severe lightning storm hit,it rained most of the day and lightning bilts hiittin all round ya.we were in 2 our kknees in water.the onlyy frickin decent driver 2 come out and intertain us was u got it jeff gordon.he is 1 hell of a man.he talked 2 the whole crowed 4 hrs.with lighting and poouring rain all round him..and 4 that i love the guy and he showed a lot of respect 4 the people that were there 2 come out and be in the storm with us.and 4 that i will always respect him.plus he is very very cute lol...but gettin back 2 nascar it is 2 damn boring watchin 48 18 winniong all the time and the carrs just goin round in circles.........i wont be goin 2 no mmore races till they change u can take that 2 the bank nascar..go jr 88 linda from 6burgh go steelers,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,
  11. Phoenix H
    11. Posted by Phoenix H Sun Nov 08, 2009 8:15 pm EST

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    I want either Mark or Jimmie to win the championship.
    I heard some cheers after Johnson wrecked. That's totally no class. He hasn't done anything to nobody, unlike some of the people we know...
  12. Carol
    12. Posted by Carol Sun Nov 08, 2009 9:03 pm EST

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    Gee, n88car. How original and classy of you.
  13. Willy Doer
    13. Posted by Willy Doer Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:23 pm EST

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    Come on guys....This is stock car racing....How much class do you expect? lol
  14. Carol
    14. Posted by Carol Sun Nov 08, 2009 10:25 pm EST

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    I personally resent the fact that every time I log onto this blog now the Y! media player places a tab on my screen to get me to play something I've already listened to. Just saying.
  15. wolfygammie
    15. Posted by wolfygammie Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:11 pm EST

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    he has not done any thing to any one. boy u must be blind. both jj & j gordan, are cheaters. I personally am glad some one stuck it to him. give him a taste of his own medicine.
    the race was fun, except for the excessive up dates on jj. gee they do not do that when any one else wrecks.
    I guess it is no secret that I pray, he looses that ---- cup. its time some one else gets a chance to win. keep up the good work all u drivers, but those two.
  16. cg5995
    16. Posted by cg5995 Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:13 pm EST

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    is that what that is Carol, I didnt know what it was, so I left it alone lol
  17. Dagblastit
    17. Posted by Dagblastit Sun Nov 08, 2009 11:21 pm EST

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    What I want to know was it orders that got Gordon's and Jr's teams to go help fix JJ's car or did they do it on their own? I can see Jr's team helping fix it but sheesh Gordon and Martin are fighting for the championship too. Just didn't make sense to me.
  18. hugsx5
    18. Posted by hugsx5 Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:37 am EST

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    I think Hornish got paid to take Jimmie out so that the chase could be a teensy weensy more exciting.. you know after the whole Talledega debacle.. (always a conspiracy theorist...why not me?)
  19. KevinA
    19. Posted by KevinA Mon Nov 09, 2009 12:58 am EST

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    Gordon is the owner of JJ's car? Can you link the dots?
  20. Jim T.
    20. Posted by Jim T. Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:16 am EST

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    Rudy- Good job in the marblehead fantasy racing. Second place is awsome and it's not over yet..
  21. pumped_cobra
    21. Posted by pumped_cobra Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:42 am EST

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    Benj writes:
    "It wasn't your fault Jimmy."
    END QUOTE
    Did you'un vote for Obama?
    Bwahahahahahahaha.
    I can't believe the second Mesiah behind Obama couldn't even manage to get around a driver who was loose after he has so skillfully driven through so many crashes.
    Bwahahahahahaha.
    I guess you'un actually believe he uses the tools in those BS commercials as well. I turned more wrenches by the time I was 10 he has in his whole life. Harry Gant hung dry-wall for a living. He could pick up a 1/2 sheet of dry wall using just his thumbs and index finger. I would be a nut Geffy and Gimmy on each end couldn't pick up a sheet.
  22. pumped_cobra
    22. Posted by pumped_cobra Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:46 am EST

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    Mr. Frank Pott making fun of the Kettle:
    "KYLE-PUSS Ran out of gas but he still has alot of KRY-BABY-TEARS."
    END QUOTE
    Same can not be said of most drivers today Mr. Pot? I watching the horse jockeys marching out to their horses for one of the big races this summer and I thought I was watching a bunch of ASSCAR drivers especially when I saw the horse's ass who I thought were ASSCAR officials until I seen the head.
  23. pumped_cobra
    23. Posted by pumped_cobra Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:50 am EST

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    cg bloats:
    "Thats what makes champions,"
    END QUOTE
    Um, no. Getting up in Afghanistan is what makes a man. Getting up every morning and putting on you'un work boots to put food on you'un families table is being a champion. I'd rather eat cat sheet with a knit needle than bow to the alter of some pro athlete. GG couldn't out drive me. Put me in a car in the next two raceds and see how good he finishes.
    GG lives in Wonderland. He goes to the track knowing he is one of 5 drivers who have a legit chanse of winning a race and the odds are in his favor over the other 4. See how much a champion he would act if he drove the 98 or any other top 30 team.
  24. pumped_cobra
    24. Posted by pumped_cobra Mon Nov 09, 2009 7:52 am EST

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    "Damn another boring race."
    END QUOTE
    And you have seen one that aint? ASSCAR is the biggest joke in the US.

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