Sprint Cup Chase 2014: NASCAR Standings, Schedule After Bojangles’ Southern 500

Kevin Harvick started out the Bojangles' Southern 500 in first place, and he ended the Bojangles' Southern 500 in first place, becoming the first driver since Dale Jarrett in 1997 to win at Darlington after starting on the pole, per NASCAR Stats: Late in the race Saturday night, the victory looked to be slipping out of Harvick's fingers. After a caution on the 258th lap, he chose to get four new tires in the pits, while the likes of Jimmie Johnson and Dale Earnhardt Jr. opted for only two, per Dustin Long of Motor Racing Network: As a result of the calculated gamble, Johnson and Earnhardt exited the pits faster, and Harvick dropped to fifth. He who laughs last laughs best, though. Yet another caution came after Kurt Busch wrecked on the 3...

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