Original sentence: Earnhardt, Jr.His points position going into the Chase was 6th.made the 2006 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup after finishing 17th in the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Speedway on September 9, 2006.now sits 4th in the point standings, 84 points behind leader Matt Kenseth
Edited sentence: (It should be noted that only the top 10 drivers, and any others within 400 points of the leader after the 26th race out of the 36-race schedule qualify for the 10-race "Chase for the Cup" segment to win the Championship., after finishing 17th in the Chevy Rock and Roll 400 at Richmond International Speedway on September 9, 2006 has offically made the 2006 Chase for the NEXTEL Cup., including numerous top 10's and a win at Richmond International Speedway.Dale Jr.His points position going into the Chase is 6th, where he is sitting 25 points back of points leader Matt Kenseth.Many analysts predict Earnhardt will be a legitimate contender for the 2006 Nextel Cup.So far Junior has had a successful 2006 season, with crew chief, Tony Eury, Jr.now sits in 6th in the point standings, 106 points back of leader Jeff Burton