With three drivers expected to lock into the NASCAR Chase for the Sprint Cup playoff format many have said Richard Childress Racing has rebounded from a sub-par 2009 season. In the face of nearly 10 years of adveristy since the death of Dale Earnhardt Sr.…
Joey Saldana came home third on Friday night to retake the lead in the World of Outlaws championship standings by a mere two markers over Jason Meyers, who had taken the lead on Thursday night by two over Saldana.
In the first race at Richmond and third overall with NASCAR's new Nationwide car, Kevin Harvick crossed the finish line .256 seconds ahead of Brad Keselowski, who extended his championship lead to 373 points, over Carl Edwards, who ran 10th.