[Lefty Noob]

Here are the latest Nextel Cup Points Leaders, through the March 12 race.

1. J. Johnson Leader
2. M. Kenseth -52
3. K. Kahne -85
4. C. Mears -86
5. M. Martin -110
6. K. Busch -137
7. C. Bowyer -151
8. E. Sadler -155
9. J. Gordon -166
10. J. Burton -167

Jimmie Johnson has had a tremendous year so far, but there's a lot of racing left, and plenty of chances for Kenseth, Kahne and Mears to catch up. So what kind of movement in these rankings can we expect over the next couple of races? Any drivers to watch out for?

[florida]

Mark Martin sitting there in fifth... it's far and away one of his better starts in quite some time...

[florida]

Atlanta's second place finish puts Martin in 4th...

[Team Yates]

It is still early in "season", I think there is going to be alot of shaking up happening. Watch out fors: Sadler - I think he will come up in the points, D.J. - will be up in the top 10, also, and Burton, he hasn't been running like this for quite some time. Others will change too, but that's my thoughts at present time.

[Smoke842]

Well, of course Tony Stewart. He'll be in the top 10 after this weekend, that's my prediction. (and wishful thinking)

[38SadlerFan]

I, of course, hope you're right about Elliott Sadler, TY. His strong tracks are at the beginning of the season, though, and then they get tougher for him. He's been pretty consistant so far, but not stellar like he's going to need to be. Maybe he's pacing himself this year?

I hope a Rookie can make the chase this year. They are a big and talented group, so hopefully one of them will make the show.

[Lefty Noob]

Just thought I'd update this through 3/26:

1. J. Johnson Leader
2. K. Kahne -50
3. M. Kenseth -78
4. M. Martin -90
5. C. Mears -136
6. J. Gordon -151
7. D. Earnhardt Jr. -156
8. K. Busch -160
9. D. Jarrett -200
10. C. Bowyer -219

Definitely kudos to Martin and Johnson who are off to a great start. But I think we've all got to keep an eye on Gordon and Junior sitting at #6 and #7 after pretty poor starts. Once they get hot, I wouldn't be surprised to see both in the top 3.

[rave20]

Anyone have the next 10 (11-20th)?

[Lefty Noob]

Here's 11-33, the current Chase contenders, courtesy of Yahoo! Sports.

11 Jeff Burton 466 224 4 1 0 1 2 0 $694,713
12 Tony Stewart 464 226 4 0 0 2 2 1 $1,041,271
13 Elliott Sadler 461 229 4 0 0 1 1 0 $1,061,727
14 Brian Vickers 456 234 4 0 0 0 1 0 $652,935
15 Martin Truex Jr. 442 248 4 0 0 0 0 0 $606,165
16 Jamie McMurray 422 268 4 0 0 0 1 1 $719,910
17 Ryan Newman 421 269 4 0 0 1 1 1 $1,209,324
18 J.J. Yeley 417 273 4 0 0 0 1 0 $657,983
19 Robby Gordon 415 275 4 0 0 0 0 0 $524,743
20 Denny Hamlin 409 281 4 0 0 0 1 0 $742,563
21 Greg Biffle 394 296 4 1 0 0 1 1 $630,563
22 Joe Nemechek 382 308 4 0 0 0 0 0 $658,965
23 Kevin Harvick 378 312 4 0 0 0 0 0 $691,244
24 Kyle Petty 357 333 4 0 0 0 1 0 $577,082
25 Reed Sorenson 353 337 4 0 0 0 1 0 $535,308
26 Ken Schrader 348 342 4 0 0 0 1 1 $679,341
27 Kurt Busch 346 344 4 1 0 0 0 1 $638,460
28 Terry Labonte 346 344 4 0 0 0 0 0 $488,858
29 Michael Waltrip 330 360 4 0 0 0 0 0 $557,426
30 Carl Edwards 327 363 4 0 0 1 1 1 $683,134
31 Jeff Green 322 368 4 0 0 0 0 0 $572,352
32 Scott Riggs 315 375 3 0 0 0 0 0 $319,435
33 Dave Blaney 307 383 4 0 0 0 0 0 $529,454