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Article: RACE is on for bonus points ahead of chase NASCAR report.(Sports)
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- The Virginian-Pilot (Norfolk, VA)
- Article date:
- June 28, 2009
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LOUDON, N.H. | While many will focus on those vying for a spot in the Chase during these next 10 Sprint Cup races, a more pivotal race is taking place.
The race for bonus points.
Each winner through the Richmond race in September scores 10 bonus points that count toward their point total once the title Chase begins. Those extra points could make all the difference in winning a championship.
In what has been a balanced season, no driver has more than three wins . Thus, no driver has more than 30 bonus points provided they make the Chase. The two drivers with three victories this season - Kyle Busch and Mark Martin - have not had consistent ...