NASCAR Sprint Cup Series: Why 2011’s Chase Will Be One of the Best Yet

Through the wreck-fest it was, Richmond showed us the good, the bad and the ugly. Between driver emotions and crushed metal, fans saw just a glimpse of what this year's Chase may expose. Coming out of Saturday night's Wonderful Pistachios 400 at Richmond International Raceway, the Chase field was set and the series will begin its 10-week playoffs next weekend at Chicagoland Speedway.Just taking a look at this year's Chase lineup, the first thing that stands out is the great variety of popular drivers. With only the exception of a few big names, the field possesses a huge amount of stardom—only one more reason for ticket sales and angst to grow in the coming weeks. Battling his way into the Chase, Dale Earnhardt Jr. foug...

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