2007 Chase for the Nextel Cup
Champion: Jimmie Johnson
Jimmie Johnson won his second straight title as the Chase field expanded from 10 to 12 drivers for the first time. The 2007 Chase for the Nextel Cup featured 12 drivers competing over the final 10 races of the season for the Cup Series championship.
Compare with the full 2007 season results or see all Chase history seasons.
Chase Contenders (12 Drivers)
| Pos | Driver | Wins | Top 5 | Avg Finish |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jimmie Johnson ★ | 10 | 20 | 10.8 |
| 2 | Jeff Gordon | 6 | 21 | 7.3 |
| 3 | Carl Edwards | 3 | 12 | 13.6 |
| 4 | Tony Stewart | 3 | 11 | 13.1 |
| 5 | Matt Kenseth | 2 | 13 | 13.0 |
| 6 | Martin Truex, Jr. | 2 | 8 | 15.9 |
| 7 | Kurt Busch | 2 | 6 | 15.3 |
| 8 | Denny Hamlin | 1 | 12 | 14.0 |
| 9 | Kyle Busch | 1 | 11 | 14.1 |
| 10 | Jeff Burton | 1 | 9 | 13.8 |
| 11 | Clint Bowyer | 1 | 5 | 13.6 |
| 12 | Greg Biffle | 1 | 5 | 18.5 |
Notable Events
- • Chase field expanded from 10 to 12 drivers
- • Jeff Gordon finished 2nd, 77 points behind Johnson
- • Final year of the Nextel Cup sponsorship before Sprint took over in 2008
Chase Race Results (Last 10 Races)
| # | Race | Winner |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at New Hampshire | Clint Bowyer |
| 2 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Dover | Carl Edwards |
| 3 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Kansas | Greg Biffle |
| 4 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Talladega | Jeff Gordon |
| 5 | Bank of America 500 at Charlotte | Jeff Gordon |
| 6 | Subway 500 at Martinsville | Jimmie Johnson |
| 7 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Atlanta | Jimmie Johnson |
| 8 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Texas | Jimmie Johnson |
| 9 | NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series at Phoenix | Jimmie Johnson |
| 10 | Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami | Matt Kenseth |