Clint Bowyer brought win number 100 to team owner Richard Childress in style at Talladega. Pushing RCR teammate Jeff Burton until the final turn Bowyer made it a race to the line and forever has a place in the heart of Childress and the legendary Chevrolet organization five races before departing for a new chapter in his career with Michael Waltrip Racing.

Driver of Week: Clint Bowyer – Earns first win of the season with his pass of Jeff Burton at the Talladega finish line.

Stat of the Week: Jimmie Johnson has not earned a pole this season which means he has four chances to extend his streak to 10 seasons in a row.

Last Week’s Prediction Results: Kurt Busch- Involved in the crash on lap 175 and finishes 36th.

This Week’s Prediction for Martinsville: Tony Stewart – 13.8 average finish the last 13 races at Martinsville.

Power Rankings
(Rankings will be based off of who is running the best, with an emphasis on the last several races but having respect for the duration of the 36 race schedule. Last Week’s Rankings can be found in parenthesis.)
1. (1) Carl Edwards – Leads the Sprint Cup Championship standings by 14
2. (2) Brad Keselowski – Only Edwards has scored more points the last nine races.
3. (3) Matt Kenseth – Sits 14 points back in the title picture but was 14 back with five races ago.
4. (7) Tony Stewart – 19 points back behind Edwards, Needs to make up five points a race to win title.
5. (5) Kevin Harvick – Been outscored by Edwards by 36 over the last five races, down 26 in the standings.
6. (4) Kyle Busch – Looks like 14 top- five’s will not be enough to capture a title this season.
7. (6) Jimmie Johnson – Will need to pass six drivers in the standings and make up 50 points to keep his streak alive.
8.  (8) Jeff Gordon – His drive for five has gone flat and has been outscored by 19 other drivers the last five races.
9.  (9) Kurt Busch – 52 points back and looks like his attempt at a second title will fall short.
10. (11) Kasey Kahne – Only Edwards and Kenseth have scored more points the last five races and only by two points apiece.
11. (NR) Clint Bowyer – Seventh in points the last five races and gets his first win of the year at Talladega.
12. (NR) Jeff Burton – Six races of scoring 23 or more points and a second place finish at Talladega

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