Jeff Gordon Wins Pennsylvania 400 at Pocono, Officials End Race Due to Rain

Jeff Gordon can thank a restart and a timely downpour for his first win of the season at the Pennsylvania 400.The veteran stumbled onto the win, as his teammate Jimmie Johnson crashed on a restart on Lap 91, allowing Gordon to slide into the lead.From there, mother nature took over, and after a period of significant rain, NASCAR officials called the race.  The race is official. @jeffgordonweb wins a record 6th race @poconoraceway #NASCAR— NASCAR (@NASCAR) August 5, 2012  The win is Gordon's 86th of his career, but even the four-time points champion had never seen a finish quite like today's at Pocono.Johnson seemed poised for his second straight victory, but he lost the lead when he crashed into Matt Kenseth, who was attempt...

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