Checker Auto Parts 500 Running Order Among Chase Drivers
On Sunday, November 13, Roush Racing suspended Kurt Busch prior to the running of the Checker Auto Parts 500 race at Phoenix International Raceway after being arrested for charges against him of reckless driving off the track. By NASCAR rules, the team remains in the Chase, although for the Owner's Championship only for teams.
Actual finish in parentheses (Drivers only).
- Greg Biffle (2)
- Tony Stewart (4)
- Carl Edwards (6)
- Jimmie Johnson (7)
- Ryan Newman (12)
- Mark Martin (14)
- Jeremy Mayfield (19)
- Rusty Wallace (29)
- Matt Kenseth (32)
NOTE: Kenny Wallace, who was replacing Kurt Busch because of his suspension by Roush Racing because of his arrest for reckless driving, will earn owners' points for the #97. By NASCAR rules, owner points are calculated as part of the Chase. K. Wallace finished 16th.
Standings with only the Ford 400 remaining (Drivers only):
- Stewart 6,255 pts (unchanged)
- Johnson -52 pts (unchanged)
- Edwards -87 pts (unchanged)
- Biffle -102 pts (unchanged)
- Martin -162 pts (unchanged)§
- Newman -207 pts (+1 position)§
- Kenseth -288 pts (-1 position driver)§
- R. Wallace -395 pts (+1 position driver)§
- Kurt Busch -441 pts (-1 position)Ť
- Mayfield -476 pts (unchanged)§
§ — Mathmaticially eliminated from championship competition (Being 190 points or back from the leader - 156 points once the final race starts).
≈ — Kurt Busch was suspended for the final two races by Roush Racing after his arrest because of reckless driving charges.
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