FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth Lead WIthout Winning

Given their winning history, it’s unlikely that both Jeff Gordon and Matt Kenseth could sit at the top of NASCAR point standings race after race and not grab a checkered flag in the process. But both have done exactly that—Gordon is in first and Kenseth is second. Two real winning leaders so far in 2014 are Joey Logano and Kevin Harvick, as both have two wins and are virtually certain to have a chance for the championship. When evaluating wins with points, Gordon and Kenseth are in eight and ninth place, respectively, not leading at all.  The new NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point system is a simple elimination plan that reverberates throughout the season. It can change driver and team strategy because it includes 16 conte...

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