...the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship after finishing in fifth place in the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 22, 2009 in Homestead, Florida. Johnson becomes the first driver in the history of...

...does a celebration lap after winning the NASCAR Nationwide Series Championship and the Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 21, 2009 in Homestead, Florida

Who will take season-ending Ford 400?

Mark Garrow previews the final race in the Chase set for Sunday at Homestead.

Will Johnson rebound in Phoenix?

Mark Garrow previews the ninth race in the Chase, set for Sunday at Phoenix.

Can Gordon make a move in Texas?

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

...the trophy after winning the 2008 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship after the Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2008 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Rusty Jarrett/Getty Images for NASCAR

...NASCAR Nationwide Series trophy in championship victory lane after the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 15, 2008 in Homestead, Florida

...Line Designs Toyota, stands on the grid prior to the NASCAR Nationwide Series Ford 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 15, 2008 in Homestead, Florida

...Depot Ford, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2008 in Homestead, Florida

...Cup Series driver Jimmie Johnson celebrates after winning the 2008 championship following the Ford 400 at Homestead Miami Speedway

...climbs into his car prior to practice for the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 15, 2008 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Jamie Squire/Getty Images for NASCAR

...Lowe's Chevrolet celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 16, 2008 in Homestead, Florida

Spin the Black Circle: A Roush Fest

Christopher Harris previews Sunday's Ford 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Good, Bad and Ugly: Ford 400

Mark Garrow offers news and notes on every driver entered in Sunday's race.

Homestead trends and notes

Mark Garrow takes an early look at the season-finale race at Homestead.