From the June, 2006 issue of Stock Car Insider
Last Week's Headlines
Yesterday's win at Michigan in the 3M Performance 400 proved that Kasey Kahne is the man when starting out front, and that he's not Wicked Witch of the West. While everyone was running for cover as the rain-ending downpour started, Kasey strolled happily down pit-road soaking up every last drop. To Kasey, after narrowly beating Carl Edwards off of pit-road, I'm sure the rain felt like sun shining on a perfect day.Yesterday was also a strong day for two drivers looking to qualify for the Chase for the Championship, Greg Biffle and Carl Edwards. Both finished in the top 5 boosting Greg Biffle into the top 10, and Carl within 85 points of 10th.
Another big mover of the day was Dale Earnhardt Jr. Jr had one of the strongest cars of the race, and at some points the strongest. In the end, Earnhardt finished 3rd and moved up into 4th place in the points standings.
Jeff Gordon improved his chances for qualifying for the Chase for the Championship by finishing in the top 10 and moving to within 11 points of the 10th place standing. Expect Jeff to continue to better his chances at making the top 10 with a strong finish at Infineon Raceway next week.
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