NASCAR Power Rankings: Richmond

Note: the quotes in this article are fictional. 1. Jimmie Johnson—Johnson was quick early, but loose handling conditions that developed on long runs later in the race unhinged his chances for victory. He finished 11th in the Chevy Rock And Roll 400, and starts the Chase 10 points behind Mark Martin. "It doesn't matter where you start," said Johnson. "It matters where you finish. As three consecutive Sprint Cup titles can attest, I'm the 'finisher,' and everyone else in 'finished.'" "I know everyone wants what I've got. But I won't let them take it from me. Those other 11 Chasers may have nerves of 'steal,' but I've got nerves of 'steel.'" 2. Denny Hamlin—Hamlin led 299 of 400 laps in Richmond, and blew away the competition on th...

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