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CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, holds up the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Parks Race Reactions: NASCAR Banking 500 In Charlotte by Dustin Parks

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 16: Jimmie Johnson (L), driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, watches lap times with crew chief Chad Knaus (R) during practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 16, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Geoff Burke/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson: The Perfect Weekend by M Brian Ladner

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

His House: Jimmie Johnson Wins (Again) at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Jen Preston

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Chad Knaus and Jimmie Johnson: One Win Away From Perfection by M Brian Ladner

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 11:  Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet, and the AT&T Mobility team celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Dustin Off the Next Race: NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Dustin Parks

CONCORD, NC - MAY 29:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Hendricks Motorsports Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup Coca-Cola 600 on May 29, 2005 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo By Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

For Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's Motor Speedway Will Always Be "His House" by Dustin Parks

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ALMS LMP-2: Dyson and Mazda's Return to Victory at Lime Rock by Tony Castaneira

CONCORD, NC - MAY 25:  NASCAR officials stand on pit road during a rain delay for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The Art Of A NASCAR Rain Delay by Eric Hobbs

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, holds up the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Parks Race Reactions: NASCAR Banking 500 In Charlotte by Dustin Parks

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 17, 2009 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

His House: Jimmie Johnson Wins (Again) at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Jen Preston

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 11:  Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 AT&T Mobility Chevrolet, and the AT&T Mobility team celebrate in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Bank of America 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway on October 11, 2008 in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Dustin Off the Next Race: NASCAR Banking 500 at Lowe's Motor Speedway by Dustin Parks

CONCORD, NC - MAY 29:  Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Hendricks Motorsports Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Nextel Cup Coca-Cola 600 on May 29, 2005 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo By Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

For Jimmie Johnson, Lowe's Motor Speedway Will Always Be "His House" by Dustin Parks

CONCORD, NC - MAY 25:  NASCAR officials stand on pit road during a rain delay for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 25, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Streeter Lecka/Getty Images)

The Art Of A NASCAR Rain Delay by Eric Hobbs

CONCORD, NC - MAY 24:  U.S. Army soldiers march during pre race ceremonies prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Coca-Cola 600 on May 24, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

50th Coca-Cola 600: Winners and Losers by Patti Rodisch

CONCORD, NC - MAY 28:  A general view during the NASCAR Busch Series Carquest Auto Parts 300 on May 28, 2005 at the Lowes Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images)

On Your Side: Nationwide Races Home to Lowe's Motor Speedway by Rob Tiongson

CONCORD, NC - MAY 16:  Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 DuPont Chevrolet, sits on the track after spinning out of control during the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on May 16, 2009 at Lowe's Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina.  (Photo by John Harrelson/Getty Images)

Crashed For Cash: Jeff Gordon's Strong All-Star Performance Falls Short by Rob Tiongson

Vote Now! - Author Poll

How will Jeff Gordon fare in next Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 based on his performance in the All-Star race?

  • He'll win and rebound from his late race crash. It's the 600 that counts!
  • He'll finish in the top 5 - fair enough.
  • Top 10 - one of those Gordon was off on the setup but the crew gambled and got a solid finish race.
  • Just like the All-Star race. Up front, but in the garage in the end.
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Results - Author Poll

How will Jeff Gordon fare in next Sunday's Coca-Cola 600 based on his performance in the All-Star race?

  • He'll win and rebound from his late race crash. It's the 600 that counts!

    62.7%
  • He'll finish in the top 5 - fair enough.

    25.3%
  • Top 10 - one of those Gordon was off on the setup but the crew gambled and got a solid finish race.

    4.0%
  • Just like the All-Star race. Up front, but in the garage in the end.

    8.0%
  • Total votes: 75


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