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The Chase: Four to go.(Motorsports)(Brief Article)

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The nine-month marathon that is NASCAR's inaugural Nextel Cup season is down to four races. Though nothing is official, it's safe to say three contenders remain.

Kurt "Mr. Consistency'' Busch padded his lead to 96 points by running fifth in the Subway 500. It was his fifth top-five in six playoff races. The mistake-free racing NASCAR neither wanted nor expected is coming home to haunt them.

Jeff "Mr. Determination'' Gordon, second in points, has survived and thrived: He wrecked twice and was lapped the previous race, but still took second; he finished ninth at Martinsville.

Dale "What? Me Worry?'' ...

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