Last year in the first race for the chase, Tony Stewart gambled on fuel mileage and ran out of fuel, losing the race.  This year, Stewart’s success with fuel calculations earned him his first win of the season, ending a 32 race winless streak.  Stewart took the lead four times for 35 laps, holding off points leader Kevin Harvick to win the Geico 400.  Stewart all but eliminated himself as championship contender on Thursday at Chicagoland's Chase Media Day.  He named seven drivers who he thought could battle for the championship, but did not include himself on that list.  Although, he won the first race in the chase, he knows winning the championship will be a tough battle. St...

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Last year in the first race for the chase, Tony Stewart gambled on fuel mileage and ran out of fuel, losing the race.  This year, Stewart’s success with fuel calculations earned him his first win of the season, ending a 32 race winless streak.  Stewart took the lead four times for 35 laps, holding off points leader Kevin Harvick to win the Geico 400.  Stewart all but eliminated himself as championship contender on Thursday at Chicagoland's Chase Media Day.  He named seven drivers who he thought could battle for the championship, but did not include himself on that list.  Although, he won the first race in the chase, he knows winning the championship will be a tough battle. St...

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