Federated Auto Parts 400: Top Contenders for Checkered Flag in Richmond

This weekend, it's do or die for a number of big-name drivers.On Saturday night, the Sprint Cup Series regular season will come to a close with the Federated Auto Parts 400 in Richmond, Virginia, and the stakes couldn't be higher for those outside of top 10 in the standings.For drivers like Kasey Kahne and Kyle Busch, who currently sit in 11th and 12th place, respectively, today's race represents an opportunity to punch their Wild Card tickets in the Sprint Cup standings.Others, like Jeff Gordon who is currently in 13th place in the standings, view this race as their last chance at a Wild Card berth, because without a win tonight, they'll be out of contention completely.With so much on the line, the Federated Auto Parts 400 will be a dramat...

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