Some milestones in 2007 for NASCAR

On November 11, 2007, Jimmie Johnson virutally wrapped up the Nextel Chase by winning a fourth consecutive race at Phoenix International Raceway. The victory gave him a commanding 86-point lead with just one race to go. Even Jeff Gordon conceded that it would be very difficult to overtake Johnson in the last race of the year. It was Johnson’s 10th race victory of the year.

Chase for the Nextel Cup final standings

1. Jimmie Johnson (2007 Champion)
Winnings: $7,646,421
Points: 6,723

2. Jeff Gordon
Winnings:$7,148,662
Points: 6,696 (-77)

3. Clint Bowyer
Winnings: $4,215,869
Points: 6,377 (-346)

4. Matt Kenseth
Winnings: $6,485,629
Points: 6,298 (-425)

5. Kyle Busch
Winnings: $4,685,518
Points: 6,293 (-430)

6. Tony Stewart
Winnings: $6,396,751
Points: 6,242 (-481)

7. Kurt Busch
Winnings: $5,287,846
Points: 6,231 (-492)

8. Jeff Burton
Winnings: $6,015,667
Points: 6,231 (-492)

9. Carl Edwards
Winnings: $4,611,967
Points: 6,222 (-501)

10. Kevin Harvick
Winnings: $7,494,593
Points: 6,199 (-524)