There was a time in his career when Mayfield couldn't have done it. That time has passed. Shocked teams watched in dismay as a team some felt shouldn't even have been in California won the race. Mayfield climbed on his car, celebrating the win. It's a move fans see every week.
Drivers dive off the cars into the arms of crews.
They stand on the cars and spray victory lane with Gatorade and champagne. In postrace inspection, the roof was lower where Mayfield had stood and celebrated. The following week Mayfield was fined and his crew chief was suspended. Mayfield lost 151 points. It was the beginning of the roller-coaster run.