AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet leads the field during a restart during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon, driver of the #24 Dupont Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: A multi car incident involving Dale Earnhardt Jr. driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet takes place on the frontstrech during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Fans watch as Jeff Burton, driver of the #31 Caterpillar Chevrolet, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane with champagne after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, drives to victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Jimmie Johnson smiles after receiving the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 race at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Mary Schwalm)

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AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson (L), driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane with team owner Rick Hendrick (R) after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: A fan takes a photograph during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

Jimmie Johnson (48) goes by Max Papis at Phoenix International Raceway on Nov. 15, 2009. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet races Mark Martin, driver of the #5 CARQUEST/Kellogg's Chevrolet during a restart for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jeff Gordon pits the #24 DuPont Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Crew members work to repair damage suffered by Dale Earnhardt Jr., driver of the #88 AMP Energy/National Guard Chevrolet during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jason Smith/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: The car of Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in the garage after being involved in a crash during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Fans watch as Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: The car of Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, sits in the garage after being involved in a crash during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, climbs into his car on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Chad Knaus, crew chief for Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, watches the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway from his pit box on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

Jimmie Johnson (48) and Kurt Busch (2) head into the backstretch after Johnson took the lead during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series' Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 race at Phoenix International Raceway in Avondale, Ariz., Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009. (AP Photo/Jason Babyak)

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AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Matt Kenseth, driver of the #17 USG Ford, stands on pit road prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: A fan watches race action during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Juan Pablo Montoya, driver of the #42 Target Chevrolet, leans on his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Ryan Newman, driver of the #39 U.S. Army Chevrolet, waits on pit road before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Erik Darnell, driver of the #96 Valvoline Ford, leans on his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Reed Sorenson (L), driver of the #43 PVA.org Dodge, talks with crew chief Sammy Johns (R) before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Brian Vickers, driver of the #83 Red Bull Toyota, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Scott Speed, driver of the #82 Red Bull Toyota, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's/CARQUEST Chevrolet, comes in for a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, leads Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, and Kevin Harvick, driver of the #29 Shell/Pennzoil Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, leads a group of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, races Max Papis, driver of the #13 Geico Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet, stands by his car prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, and Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, lead the field during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Robert Laberge/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Pedigree Toyota, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kasey Kahne, driver of the #9 Budweiser Dodge, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano (L), driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, talks with crew chief Greg Zipadelli (R) before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Mark Martin, driver of the #5 Kellogg's Chevrolet, stands by his car prior to the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Cars race through turns one and two at the start of the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Darrell Ingham/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, waits by his car before the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Todd Warshaw/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Jamie McMurray, driver of the #26 IRWIN Ford, makes a pit stop during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #1 Rain-X Chevrolet, takes the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Joey Logano, driver of the #20 Home Depot Toyota, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Kurt Busch, driver of the #2 Miller Lite Dodge, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Old Spice Chevrolet, leads a line of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)

AVONDALE, AZ - NOVEMBER 15: Senator John McCain speaks at a press conference during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Checker O'Reilly Auto Parts 500 at Phoenix International Raceway on November 15, 2009 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Christian Petersen/Getty Images)