Elevator | How far up can 48 team go?

DAVID POOLE

The Charlotte Observer

Sunday, Nov. 11, 2007

Riding the racing elevator, examining the outcome at Phoenix International Raceway:

UP - Jimmie Johnson

Nobody had won four straight since 1998. Nobody has won five straight since Richard Petty did it between July 11 and Aug. 1 in 1971.

DOWN -- "Championship Weekend" at Homestead

At least there's still some doubt about who will win the Craftsman Truck series title.

UP - Sam Hornish Jr.

Made the race, got 311 laps of experience and didn't cause any trouble in his Cup debut.

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