NASCAR Cup Series

Chase positions weigh on drivers as playoffs loom

Published Jun. 24, 2009 11:20 p.m. ET

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NASCAR Sprint Cup drivers often say that they don't approach these weekends any differently despite the fact that only 10 races remain before the 12-driver field is set for the Chase for the Sprint Cup that will determine the 2009 championship.

They don't deny, however, that when it comes down to strategy and moves within the race, there will be times when consideration of that points position comes into play.