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Johnso Cuts Into Gordon's Lead

By Tommy Schoegler

Johnso Cuts Into Gordon's Lead

June 21, 2010 Updated Oct 29, 2007 at 12:38 AM EDT

HAMPTON, Ga. (AP) - Jimmie Johnson is closer to the Nextel Cup
points lead following a victory in the Pep Boys Auto 500 at Atlanta
Motor Speedway.
Johnson jumped from fifth to second after taking two fresh tires
late in the race. He moved in front during an accident involving
leader Denny Hamlin and Martin Truex Junior.
Johnson is within nine points of the lead after starting the
race 53 behind teammate and Nextel Cup leader Jeff Gordon, who
finished seventh.
It was Johnson's second straight victory and eighth of the
season.
Carl Edwards was second, followed by Reed Sorenson, Matt Kenseth
and Jeff Burton.



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