Nov. 1, 2009; Talladega, AL, USA; NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson during the Amp Energy 500 at the Talladega Superspeedway. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-US PRESSWIRE...

Can Gordon make a move in Texas?

Mark Garrow previews the eighth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Texas.

TALLADEGA, AL - OCTOBER 30: Jimmie Johnson drives the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet through the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Sprint...

Second Talladega race up for grabs

Mark Garrow previews the seventh race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Talladega.

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, holds up the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint...

Can Hamlin continue short-track success?

Mark Garrow previews the sixth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Martinsville.

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, holds up the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint...

CONCORD, NC - OCTOBER 17: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, holds up the trophy after winning the NASCAR Sprint...

Can anyone topple Johnson at Lowe's?

Mark Garrow previews the fifth race in the Chase, set for Saturday at Lowe's Motor Speedway.

FONTANA, CA - OCTOBER 11: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Sprint...

Johnson back home in California

Mark Garrow previews the fourth race in the chase, set for Sunday at Auto Club Speedway.

27 September 2009: NASCAR Sprint Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson (48) during the AAA 400 at the Dover International Speedway in Dover, Delaware

KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 02: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's/KOBALT Tools Chevrolet, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR...

DOVER, DE - SEPTEMBER 25: Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe's Chevrolet climbs out of his car during qualifying for the...

Martin set to counterpunch at Kansas

Mark Garrow previews the third race in the chase, set for Sunday at Kansas Speedway.