Jeff Gordon clinches spot in NASCAR's Chase
Source: The Oklahoman - Aug 31, 2011 at 7:03 PM
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Four-time NASCAR champion Jeff Gordon has clinched at least a wild-card berth in the 12-driver Chase for the Sprint Cup championship.
NASCAR determined Wednesday that even if Gordon is knocked out of the top 10 in standings over the next two races, he still would get into the Chase via the wild card.
Gordon has two wins this season, and the only way he could fall out of the top 10 is if Brad Keselowski or Clint Bowyer win the final two races of the "regular season" to drop him out.
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