by John Wiedemann
9/10/2007 Here we are, heading into the first race of the Chase for the Nextel Cup and the top twelve standings have been rearranged. With the drivers ready to run the flat mile of New Hampshire, the RacingNation.com Power Rankings tell you who we think is burning up the track right now.
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RacingNation.com Power Rankings
Tony Stewart Back on top with another 7 top ten finishes in the eight races and five of those being top fives. But, the competition is right on his bumper. Jimmie Johnson Two wins in a row, reshuffled to the top of the points, and a sorry summer behind moves Jimmie up the list. Look out Tony. Jeff Gordon Its the Chase and Jeff has a shot. A top five run and the sniff of the Cup should put this team back on track. Carl Edwards Hes back in the Chase and a stumble at Richmond will not keep him down. Denny Hamlin A top ten last weekend and a flat track coming up, good news for Denny. Kurt Busch Mot even a beat up rear end can keep Busch out of the top ten. Matt Kenseth Bumpy ride continues for this team. Kyle Busch Ignore the finish at Richmond, Kyle will need to be reckoned with in the Chase. Martin Truex Jr. Great tracks coming up next for Truex, this is the time to he can make his move. Kevin Harvick Comes through with the Chase on the line and an overheating ride. Is this the spark that starts the fire? Jeff Burton The upcoming schedule looks good for Burton. Clint Bowyer Low end of the Chase field for Clint. Still waiting for something here. Kasey Kahne Three top tens in a row for the first time this season, where was this earlier? Bobby Labonte Consistent top 20 finishes are pretty good for this team. David Ragan Quietly putting some solid runs together. Had a career race at Richmond, this team is starting to come together.
Point Standings After Richmond
Jimmie Johnson 5060 Jeff Gordon 5040 Tony Stewart 5030 Carl Edwards 5020 Kurt Busch 5020 Kevin Harvick 5010 Jeff Burton 5010 Matt Kenseth 5010 Martin Truex Jr. 5010 Denny Hamlin 5010 Kyle Busch 5010 Clint Bowyer 5000 ——- Chase Cut Off ——- Dale Earnhardt Jr. 2954 Ryan Newman 2890 Greg Biffle 2720 Casey Mears 2698 Bobby Labonte 2656 Jamie McMurray 2535 J.J. Yeley 2506 Juan Pablo Montoya 2479