Jeff Gordon, Brad Keselowski, Denny Hamlin, Martin Truex Jr., Dale Earnhardt Jr., Jimmie Johnson, Tony Stewart, Greg Biffle, Kevin Harvick, Kasey Kahne, Clint Bowyer, and Matt Kenseth, the 12 Chase drivers pose with the trophy following the Federated Auto Parts 400 race at Richmond International Raceway.
NASCAR’s Chase for the Sprint Cup championship kicks off Sunday at Chicagoland Speedway. Denny Hamlin holds the points lead over five-time Cup champion Jimmie Johnson. Defending champion Tony Stewart is third.
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