He has his own spin

Jeff Gordon said he finds it “a little fishy” that Paul Menard spun out at Richmond last weekend, forcing a caution that helped teammate Kevin Harvick win the race. He also wondered if Richard Childress Racing ordered Menard to do it. Gordon (pictured) was leading Harvick in Saturday night’s race when Menard spun with 16 laps to go. The drivers pitted during the ensuing caution, and Harvick was first out of the pits to take the lead. He pulled away on the restart four laps later. Gordon discussed the incident Thursday as NASCAR prepares for the opening round of the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. Harvick went on to win his fourth race of the season, which tied him with Kyle Busch for the top seed in the Chase. Gordon was denied his fourth win. –AP