KANSAS CITY, Kan. (AP) - Tony Stewart used a fast final pit stop
to grab a much-needed victory at Kansas Speedway.
It was the first victory in eight races for Stewart and put him
back into title contention after a tough start to the Chase for the
Sprint Cup championship.
Stewart's fourth win of the season helped him gain one spot in
the standings to fourth, and cut his deficit in the standings to 67
points.
Points leader Mark Martin finished seventh to retain the top
spot.
Jeff Gordon was second, followed by Greg Biffle, Juan Pablo
Montoya and Denny Hamlin.
David Reutimann was eighth, but championship contenders Jimmie
Johnson, Carl Edwards and Kurt Busch took the next three positions
as Chase drivers grabbed 10 of the top 11 spots.