Talladega power rankings
Alright. I admit. Jeff Gordon is simply the man. Whether he dominates a race or steals it on the final lap, the No. 24 knows how to get to Victory Lane.
Talladega and the COT (a ho-hum race on Sunday, except for that final lap) have also turned the 2007 Chase into a two-man show.
Take a look at the latest power rankings for further proof:
1. Jeff Gordon: From 34th to career win No. 80. The drive for five is definitely alive.
2. Jimmie Johnson: Knowing how the first four weeks have gone, don't be surprised if the No. 48 reclaims the lead. After all, next week's race is at Lowe's Motor Speedway and you know whose house that is.
3. Clint Bowyer: Came in 11th on Sunday and lost ground like everyone else. Still has a good shot.
4. Tony Stewart: Talladega bridesmaid left at the altar again after Gordon gets in front of him on final lap.
5. Carl Edwards: Finished 14th at 'Dega.
6. Matt Kenseth: Didn't improve much from last two weeks.
7. Martin Truex, Jr.: One of three blown DEI engines on Sunday. Ouch.
8. Jeff Burton: Had blown engine No. 2
9. Kyle Busch: Yes, Kyle, we know you're out of it. You don't need to tell us that in front of a camera.
10. Kevin Harvick: Almost lost his engine, too, but still finished the race in 20th.
11. Kurt Busch: Challenged for the lead early, still finished 7th.
12. Denny Hamlin: He's up to ninth in points after fourth-place run.
Lowe's Track fact: Casey Mears won his first NASCAR Nextel Cup race there in May at the Coca-Cola 600 when he won the fuel-mileage wars late in the 400-lap race.
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