Winners and Losers: Checker O’Reilly Auto Parts 500

The Chase for the championship has tightened up. What looked to be all but locked up for Jimmie Johnson is suddenly open to the three drivers behind him, while the other 39 look to steal the spotlight...and a win. Take a look at the winners and losers of the Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500.   Winners Jimmie Johnson: He and his team have been phenomenal in the final 10 races of the year. They are so good that many teams seem to be fighting for second on back. On Sunday, Johnson did exactly what he needed to do to secure his place in history. Johnson started third and quickly came to the front; the team dominated by leading the most laps and building on their points lead. Johnson had a strong car, the team got it done on pit road, and he...

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