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Jimmie Johnson celebrates winning the NASCAR Banking 500 only from Bank of America at Lowe's Motor Speedway. With the win, Johnson ties Buck Baker for 13th on the all-time NASCAR Sprint Cup Series wins list. (Photo Credit: Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

This is Johnson’s sixth series victory in 2009, his sixth series victory at Lowe’s Motor Speedway (which ties Bobby Allison and Darrell Waltrip for most all-time at Lowe’s Motor Speedway) and the victory moves Johnson into a tie with Buck Baker for 13th on the all-time series wins list.

Johnson continues to build on his points lead, as he now has a 90 point lead over Mark Martin (who finished 17th.)

Following Johnson and Kenseth to the drop of the checkered flag were Kasey Kahne finishing third, Jeff Gordon fourth, Raybestos Rookie contender Joey Logano fifth, Clint Bowyer sixth, Casey Mears seventh, Kyle Busch eighth, Martin Truex Jr. ninth and Kurt Busch rounds out the top-10 finishers.

RACE NOTES:

Race Comments: Before an estimated crowd of 105,000, Jimmie Johnson won the NASCAR Banking 500 Only from Bank of America, his 46th NASCAR Sprint Cup Series victory. To start the race, the follwing cars dropped to the rear of the field for the reasons indicated: #21, #98 (transmission change).

Failed to Qualify: (4) 36 Michael McDowell, 09 Sterling Marlin, 66 Dave Blaney, 37 Travis Kvapil.
Time of Race: 3 Hrs, 38 Mins, 22 Secs.
Average Speed: 137.658 MPH
Margin of Victory: 2.303 Seconds
Caution Flags: 10 for 42 laps: Laps: 4-6 (#77 accident turn 2 [None]); 11-13 (#77 spun turn 4 [None]); 36-42 (Precipitation [None]); 121-124 (#18 spun turn 4 [7]); 165-169 (#42 spun turn 4 [None]); 190-194 (Debris [02]); 292-295 (Oil on track [12]); 301-303 (#02 accident turn 2 [5]); 305-308 (Oil on track [6]); 314-317 (#12, 16, 39 accident frontstretch [43]).
Lead Changes: 22 among 9 drivers: J. Johnson 0; M. Martin 1-6; J. Johnson 7-36; M. Waltrip 37-39; T. Labonte 40; M. Kenseth 41-42; J. Johnson 43-44; M. Kenseth 45-51; J. Johnson 52-70; D. Hamlin 71-94; M. Kenseth 95-98; D. Hamlin 99-121; J. Gordon 122-164; D. Hamlin 165-170; J. Gordon 171-189; D. Hamlin 190; M. Kenseth 191-222; K. Kahne 223-245; Kurt Busch 246-247; K. Kahne 248-291; J. Johnson 292-318; J. Gordon 319-320; J. Johnson 321-334.
Top 12 Driver Points: (1) J. Johnson 5,923;(2) M. Martin 5,833;(3) J. Gordon 5,788;(4) T. Stewart 5,768;(5) Kurt Busch 5,746;(6) J. Montoya 5,728;(7) G. Biffle 5,655;(8) R. Newman 5,635;(9) K. Kahne 5,592;(10) C. Edwards 5,582;(11) D. Hamlin 5,551;(12) B. Vickers 5,438.

AWARDS

Coors Light Pole Award : Jimmie Johnson, #48 192.376 mph
DIRECTV Crew Chief of the Race : Matt Kenseth, #17 crew chief Drew Blickensderfer
DOW Automotive Strategic Call of the Race : Jimmie Johnson, #48
EA Sports Move of the Race : Jimmie Johnson, #48
Goodyear Gatorback Fastest Lap : Jimmie Johnson, #48 186.935 mph, Lap 310
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race : Jimmie Johnson, #48
Mobil 1 Command Performance Driver of the Race : Martin Truex Jr, #1
Moog Chassis Parts Problem Solver of the Race : Jeff Gordon, #24 0.167 seconds
O’Reilly Auto Parts People, Service and Performance : Matt Kenseth, #17 305.296 seconds
Raybestos Rookie of the Race : Joey Logano, #20
Sunoco Diamond Performance : Jimmie Johnson, #48
Tissot Pit Road Precision : Jeff Gordon, #24 271.888 seconds
WIX Filters Lap Leader : Kasey Kahne, #9 67 Laps

NEXT RACE:

Oct. 25, 2009 – Martinsville Speedway

2009 NASCAR Banking 500 NSCS Race Results