Last Week, Jenna Fryer, Associated Press from Boston.com says (in Martin not ready to give up Chase) AVONDALE, Ariz. - Despite last week’s 38th-place finish in Fort Worth, Jimmie Johnson still has such a stranglehold on the NASCAR Sprint Cup championship that the title is nearly out of reach for every driver besides Mark Martin. And Martin likely would require a major stumble by the three...

3 Weeks Ago, link.brightcove.com says (in NASCAR RaceDay: Talladega) NASCAR RaceDay: The RaceDay crew checks in with Jeff Gordon and his thoughts on bump-drafting and making up 150 points in the Chase.

2 Months Ago, TheSunNews.com says (in NASCAR notebook: Stewart says regular-season champ should be honored) But after dominating the regular season, Stewart admits he'd like something - anything really - for his efforts besides a spot behind top-seeded Mark Martin when the 10-race chase begins today at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Martin starts the Chase with a 10-point cushion over Stewart...

And pheedcontent.com says (in Stewart: Regular-season champ should be honored) Tony Stewart isn't complaining about the way NASCAR resets the points when the Chase for the championship starts. The two-time series champion knows the rules are the rules and besides, he won his second title during the second year of the Chase in 2005. But after dominating the regular sea...