Does anybody know how to figure it out mathematically? I want Jeff to win.
2006-11-10 13:06:42 · 13 answers · asked by Back the Mack 1 in Sports ➔ Auto Racing
If Jeff Gordon won both races, then Jimmie would have to gain less than 203 points. There's many possible combinations, but Jeff Gordon still could win if JJ got 3rd, but the next race he'd have to get 42nd, and the other guys would have to fall behind him somewhere.
Look for Jimmie and the others finishing 21st or worse, which probably won't happen.
Here's a chart on how many points are awarded for what place:
http://www.nascar.com/news/headlines/official/points.explained/
2006-11-11 02:14:58 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
What an odd question? Why these three and discount the other two ahead of Gordon, Earnhardt and Hamlin? The simple answer is it probably just isn't going to happen. With so many varibles and so many drivers, it is hard to say. However, lets say Gordon gets max points the next two races, 380 at 190 per (180 for winning, 5 for leading and 5 for leading most) he would finish with 6380. From 5th on up. If Harvick scored 328 or more, he would beat Gordon. With no laps lead for Harvick, 2 3rds or better would net him 330. If Hamlin scored 303 or more, he would beat Gordon. With no laps lead for Hamlin, 2 5ths or better would do it. Earnhardt would need 301, 2 5ths or better. Kenseth would 240, or 2 14ths or better. Johnson would need 223 or 2 17ths or better. Thats all with no laps led and if Gordon got max points in the next two races. Now consider Gordon has never won at Phoenix or Homestead. Pole or not this weekend, he has had extra troubles at Phoenix. Looking at Johnson, Gordon needs to make up 79 points per race. Take out laps led and here is how it works out. Listing Gordons finish and where he would need Johnson to finish(or worse) 1-19, 2-23,3-24,5-26,6-31,7-32,8-34,9-35,10-36,11-38,12-39,13-40,14-41,15-43.
2006-11-11 11:55:21 · answer #2 · answered by Donny H 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
except the #40 8 wrecks, i imagine Jimmie Johnson is as solid of a motive force as Tony Stewrart. i have not even pronounced Jeff Gordon into this equation yet, so i wager my recommendations might want to be that Jimmy is somewhat extra deserving to win. I wanna see Truex provide him hell at abode. both way whoever wins the NEXTEL cup, both is the finest or were given fortunate, and that is the way it is going.
2016-11-29 00:35:31 · answer #3 · answered by minogue 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Johnson, kenseth, and harvick have to go home and watch the race from there living room, then gordon MIGHT win the cup.
2006-11-10 14:37:39 · answer #4 · answered by Aaron 3 · 3⤊ 0⤋
The best bet is the top 4.More than 100 points may be out this week.
And no wonderboy and company.
Poorly asked question,as the asker iis giving the answer the way they want it answered,sorry.
2006-11-10 15:25:17 · answer #5 · answered by blakree 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Realistically, the Chase would be won by one of the drivers in the T0p 3 in points. 0nly Phoenix & Homestead left. Sorry Jeffie keep trying.
2006-11-10 19:11:51 · answer #6 · answered by m!rI@m♥'s#48 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
all has to finish below 35 in both races and lead no laps. gordon is out of the buckets sorry.
2006-11-10 20:44:33 · answer #7 · answered by 123nickname123 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Like Deaad last
2006-11-10 13:24:52 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Sorry, but it's not going to happen! The odds are against him, and there's no chance that all THREE of them are going to screw up enough for him to get up there.
2006-11-11 11:15:19 · answer #9 · answered by Megan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry buddy it may be possible by math but in actuallity unkess he leads most laps and wins next to and all the peple in front of him have bad rqaces eh sorry buddy keep ur hopes up but i say GOOOO JR!!!
2006-11-10 14:44:20 · answer #10 · answered by sillybillyswimmer 2 · 4⤊ 0⤋