Below is a look at the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series Top 12 along with some other notable drivers, going into the NASCAR NEXTEL All-Star Challenge on May 19.
1 – Jeff Gordon (No. 24 DuPont Chevrolet)
The File:
• 35-years-old from Vallejo, Calif., 78 career wins
• Three wins, nine top fives, 10 top 10s
• Five poles
• Average finish of 3.8 this season
• Led in 10 of 11 races for 674 laps
Lowe’s Motor Speedway Outlook:
• Four wins, 13 top fives, 15 top 10s; seven poles
• 16.5 average finish
• Finished 13th and 41st, respectively, last season
• Led in 19 of 28 races for 460 laps
Loop Data Highlight:
• Series-best 7.262 Average Running Position

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