Biffle, Burton hope to catch Johnson

By: Associated Press - Texarkana Gazette -

Published: 10/26/2008

HAMPTON, Ga.—Credit Greg Biffle and Jeff Burton for their confidence.

Although Jimmie Johnson is turning the Sprint Cup title chase into a rout, neither driver is conceding anything to the two-time defending champion.

“I promise you, it’s not over,” Biffle boasted.

But it sure seems that way as Johnson has steadily pulled away from the competition. He heads into Sunday’s race at Atlanta Motor Speedway up 149 points over Biffle, while Burton is 152 points out with just four races left in the season.

A driver can make up 161 points in a single even...

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