Greg Biffle Wins At Kansas
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Posted by Jeremy Dunn Sep 30, 2007 |
Greg Biffle was declared the winner of the LifeLock 400 at Kansas; however, he did not cross the finish line first. That would be hometown boy Clint Bowyer. Biffle's car apparently ran out of gas as the field approached the checkered flad. The 16 Aflac Ford pulled down to the apron, and Bowyer, as well as Jimmie Johnson bypassed the race winner. Drivers and crewmembers appeared confused following the wild race that encompassed two lengthy rain delays.
Both Clint Bowyer and Jimmie Johnson questioned NASCAR and Biffle's win, as it is understood that a driver must maintain a reasonable speed during a caution, even if the field is frozen. If that is the case, then Bowyer should be declared the winner. NASCAR will once again be on the hot seat this week as fans and members of the media will scrutinize the finish to the race.
The race did not include a typical green-white-checkered because of darkness. Kansas Speedway does not have lights.
Barring any further review, this would be Biffle's first victory of the 2007 season, and the 12th of his career. Jimmie Johnson finished third, Casey Mears finished fourth, and Jeff Gordon finished 5th.
The current unofficial Nextel Cup championship standings are- 1. Jimmie Johnson 5501, 2. Jeff Gordon 5495, 3. Clint Bowyer 5492, 4. Tony Stewart 5384, 5. Kevin Harvick 5375, 6. Kyle Busch 5370, 7. Carl Edwards 5364, 8. Martin Truex Jr 5343, 9. Jeff Burton 5320, 10. Kurt Busch 5319, 11. Matt Kenseth 5282, 12. Denny Hamlin 5258
So fans, who should be declared the winner- Greg Biffle or Clint Bowyer?