By Jenna Fryer

AP Auto Racing Writer

The 10 drivers competing in NASCAR’s Chase for the Nextel Cup championship, in order of points:

DRIVER: Jeff Burton

TEAM: Richard Childress Racing

CAR: No. 31 Cingular Wireless Chevrolet

CHASE POINTS: First, 5,511

POSITION CHANGE: None

WHAT HAPPENED: Burton was one of the few drivers to not have fuel mileage problems in Kansas and managed a fifth-place finish. Although he finished fourth at Talladega in May, he’s not thrilled about returning there this weekend.

SPEAKING: “Talladega is probably the most nervous I am before a race. If you do this long enough, you have to understand the odds. The odds are there is going to be a big wreck at Talladega. The odds are every two or three races you’ll end up being in one of those wrecks. So is it your turn? You kind of feel like you’re playing Russian Roulette a little bit,” Burton said.

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DRIVER: Denny Hamlin

TEAM: Joe Gibbs Racing