When Tony Stewart won the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Price Chopper 400 presented by Kraft Foods at Kansas Speedway on Sunday, Chevrolet earned its 15th win of the year and sealed up the 2009 Manufacturers’ Championship.

It is the 33rd title for Chevy, more than any other manufacturer, since 1950 and their 7th consecutive title.

"Chevrolet is extremely proud of our teams and drivers for bringing home the 2009 Manufacturers' Championship in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series,” Chevrolet Global Vice President Brent Dewar said. "This award is exceptionally gratifying for everyone at Chevrolet and GM, especially in this challenging economic environment. We salute our Chevy teams, owners, and drivers for all their hard work and dedication in achieving this exceptional recognition.”

Five Team Chevy drivers have earned the 15 victories for the manufacturer this season; Mark Martin has earned five, Jimmie Johnson and Tony Stewart have both earned four, while Jeff Gordon and Brad Keselowski have one win each. 

The manufacturers earn points for wins as well as second, third and fourth place finishes.

"The competition this season has been as intense as any time in the history of the sport.  Many men and women have spent countless hours maximizing the performance of every aspect of the Impala SS race car,” Mark Kent, Manager of General Motors Racing, said. “Their efforts have paid off with this special honor, and will continue to net excellent results as we move toward the end of the season. With seven races yet to go in the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup, we are working hard to capture the Driver and Owner championships.”

Six of the 12 Chase for the Sprint Cup contenders are in Chevys, including the current top-three point leaders Martin, Johnson and Juan Pablo Montoya.

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