With all three series championships on the line this weekend at the Homestead-Miami Speedway, one series title has already been claimed. With Jimmie Johnson's victory last weekend at the Phoenix International Raceway, Chevrolet clinched its thirty-second manufacturer title.

In one of the closest championship battles of the year, Chevy was able to edge out Ford by only seven points to earn its sixth consecutive title. Going into Phoenix last week, Chevy held a narrow margin over both Ford and Toyota (Ford trailed by two points, while Toyota was behind by three). However, Johnson's win was enough to seal the deal.

At a time when the auto industry is struggling and rampant with rumors of mergers and government bailouts, taking this title is a huge boost to General Motors.

"Chevrolet is extremely proud of our teams and drivers for bringing home the 2008 Manufacturers' Championship in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series," Ed Peper, GM North America Vice President for Chevrolet explained. "It has been a hard-fought, come-from-behind effort that is exceptionally gratifying for everyone at Chevrolet and GM, especially in this challenging economic environment."

Mark Kent, Director of GM Racing added to Peper?s sentiments, saying, "It is no secret these are stressful and turbulent times at General Motors. To be able to celebrate the success of a goal met - winning our 32nd overall and six consecutive Manufacturers' title - is a reward well deserved and ranks among one of the most special in the historic racing history of GM and Chevrolet."

Chevy was ably to take the title thanks to eleven victories. While Johnson did the majority of winning for the 'Bow Tie Brigade' (seven wins and counting), Jeff Burton collected two, Clint Bowyer and Dale Earnhardt Jr. both scored one win a piece.