Wrecks, Brawl Highlight NASCAR Race at Phoenix

Sunday’s Advocare 500 at Phoenix International Raceway had a little bit of everything: big wrecks, a tight green-white-checkered finish, even a brawl. ?When it comes to the Chase standings, one missed turn means a big turn of events.

FOX News Radio’s Chris Hoenig recaps:

The rivalry between Jeff Gordon and Clint Bowyer reached a head on ESPN.

(Race Call) “Oh, conflict!”

Gordon wrecked Bowyer in the final few laps, and when he got out of his car, Bowyer’s team was there to greet him.

(Gustafson) “If you’re gonna play that way, if you’re gonna race that way, then you shouldn’t be upset when you get it back.”

…Gordon’s crew chief, Alan Gustafson, after the two drivers’ crews brawled in the garage area. ?Gordon and his team later getting a police escort to a meeting with officials.

On the track, Kevin Harvick picked up the win, but Jimmie Johnson lost more than 30 laps after hitting the wall. ?Brad Keselowski goes into the season finale at Homestead with a 20-point lead.

Chris Hoenig, FOX News Radio.