{"id":13758,"date":"2014-06-15T16:25:51","date_gmt":"2014-06-15T20:25:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/tireball.com\/nascar\/?p=13758"},"modified":"2014-06-15T16:25:51","modified_gmt":"2014-06-15T20:25:51","slug":"jeff-gordon-leads-points-following-michigan-full-nascar-sprint-cup-series-standings","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/tireball.com\/nascar\/2014\/06\/15\/jeff-gordon-leads-points-following-michigan-full-nascar-sprint-cup-series-standings\/","title":{"rendered":"Jeff Gordon leads points following Michigan, full NASCAR Sprint Cup Series standings"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Jeff Gordon\u00a0will leave the 2-mile Michigan International Speedway as the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series point leader.<\/p>\n

Entering Sunday’s race at Michigan the points lead belonged to Gordon who held a 16 point lead over Matt Kenseth while Dale Earnhardt Jr. was the leader based on wins.<\/p>\n

Following 200 laps at Michigan\u00a0Gordon maintains the points lead but Jimmie Johnson claims his third win placing him in the lead for the reset which is what really matters.<\/p>\n

WINNER: Jimmie Johnson, full results<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n

Up next for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is the road course of Sonoma which will take place next Sunday.<\/p>\n

Winners thus far this season include Dale Earnhardt Jr (2), Kevin Harvick (2),\u00a0Joey Logano (2), Jimmie Johnson (2) Kurt Busch, Denny Hamlin, Kyle Busch, Carl Edwards, Brad Keselowski and Jeff Gordon. These drivers are all but assured a spot in the Sprint Chase.<\/p>\n

Note: Below drivers are listed by wins, then points.<\/em><\/p>\n

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Standings following\u00a0Michigan<\/h2>\n