Jeff Gordon’s Pocono Win Could Be Legendary with Strong Chase Performance

When Jeff Gordon awoke Sunday morning, he was 15th in Sprint Cup points, needing a win and a little luck to work his way into serious Chase contention.Ninety-eight laps and two thunderstorms later, he had stumbled onto both, which could have historic consequences throughout the rest of 2012 and beyond.If Gordon makes the Chase for the Sprint Cup, it will be thanks in large part to the stroke of luck that landed him in victory lane Sunday.And make no mistake: If that win propels Gordon into the Chase, he is a legitimate threat to win it.Gordon's Hendrick Motorsports team has been consistently fast all season long. The four-time Cup champion has also consistently had the worst luck of any driver on the circuit in 2012.All season long, it's be...

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