Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet) got his first victory of the season this past Saturday night at Phoenix International Raceway. More importantly – given the increased emphasis on winning that’s now inherent in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series – he earned a potential 10-point bonus, awarded if he qualifies for the Chase for the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup.
Starting this season, Chase qualifiers get 10 bonus points for each victory during the 26-race span leading up to the Chase, which consists of the last 10 races.

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