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Following a predictably maddening finish at Talladega, it's still Jimmie Johnson who rules both the Chase standings and Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings. And don't look for him to give up either spot any time soon. more
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Horsepower Rankings

Athlon's weekly look at the best of the best in NASCAR.

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Recycled, but still relevant.

NASCAR's Version of "Going Green"

Athlon Sports' contributor Vito Pugliese notes that there are a few recycled, yet somehow still relevant, drivers that have stuck around the Sprint Cup Series despite a lack of success.

McMurray wins at Talladega.

News and Notes: Talladega & Texas

Athlon Sports takes a look in the rearview mirror at a predictably crazy finish at Talladega and scouts the race to come at Texas Motor Speedway.

Last lap antics at 'Dega.

Typical Talladega: Melees, Mayhem and ... McMurray?

When the Lotto concluded and the ping pong ball came up, the number on it read '26.' Such is the case at Talladega, where Jamie McMurray was in the right place at the right time and came away with the victory in the AMP Energy 500 on Sunday.

Steve Addington set sail for greener pastures

NASCAR: A crew chief's volatile existense

Being a crew chief is a thankless job. When things go well, he rarely receives the credit, but when they're going the other way, he's the first to take the blame. Just another day in the garage.

No surprise who's on top of this week's rankings

NASCAR: Horsepower Rankings

Jimmie Johnson didn't win at Martinsville, but he is still in complete control of the championship race following a second-place finish on Sunday.

Denny Hamlin led the way at Martinsville

NASCAR: Hamlin wins, ends Johnson's streak

Denny Hamlin ended Jimmie Johnson’s bid for three straight wins Sunday, taking the checkered flag at historic Martinsville Speedway in the Tums Fast Relief 500.

Johnson gets Win No. 3 of the Chase

Horsepower Rankings: J.J. pulls away

With his third win in five Chase events, Jimmie Johnson expanded his lead in the point standings and in Athlon Sports' weekly Horsepower Rankings.

A familiar scene.

News and Notes: Charlotte & Martinsville

Athlon Sports looks in the rearview mirror at the weekend that was in Charlotte and previews what's to come in the Chase's sixth race in Martinsville.

Johnson wins in Charlotte.

Unbeatable: Johnson wins, expands points lead

Jimmie Johnson and Team Lowe's captured their third win in five Chase races and expanded their points lead to 90 markers over Mark Martin at Lowe's Motor Speedway on Saturday night.

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