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Clint Bowyer definitely shook up the world, and the points, by winning his first-ever Cup race at Loudon last weekend. Imagine this: if Bowyer's win had come one week earlier, it'd have been merely a footnote; the points he'd have gotten for winning the race would've pretty much evaporated, and he'd have been reset 10 points higher for the Chase than he was.

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This week, the Chase begins, and that's not wonderful news for gamblers. You see, we like winners. And the Chase format rewards consistency, and frankly doesn't require a driver to win to be successful.

Johnson Wins, Jr. Loses

Jimmie Johnson hit his stride at exactly the right time, winning two straight races to roll into the Chase for the championship. Dale Earnhardt Jr. never had a chance, the victim of five faulty motors when his season was on the line.

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Junior's not going to make it.

Now that we've got that out of the way, can we get down to the business of a championship?

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With just two events left before the Chase for the Championship begins, NASCAR seems to have completely outfoxed itself.