Great... to bad... to worse... to okay

What a rush to see Kurt Busch's engine go! All of a sudden, Jeff Gordon was number one in the points standings.

Then Gordon started fading back. Things went from great to bad.

Then Gordon had to go to the garage to replace some of his drive train. Things went from bad to worse.

Then Earnhardt went into the wall and finished one position ahead of Gordon. Things went from worse to okay.

Gordon is very close to being on track to overtake Kurt Busch. He accomplished his required 24 point gain. Of course, now he has to contend with Johnson and Busch. Still, he is in there. Three more races to make it happen.

What an up and down day topped off with a Hendrick win. If you are a fan of the 24, 5, or 25, you can't help but be moved by the finish.