The 2012 NASACR Sprint Cup Series season was full of great races and memorable moments but one stood out above the rest. That was the November 11th race at Phoenix International Raceway. It was the second to last race in the Chase for the Sprint Cup and three drivers entered the AdvoCare 500 still in title contention. When the race ended Brad Keselowski looked to be all but crowned the 2012 Champion. The events that led to Keselowski leaving Phoenix with a 20 point lead over Jimmie Johnson and Clint Bowyer out of contention for the title were jaw dropping. With 80 laps to go in the event Keselowski passed Kyle Busch for the race lead while Johnson was running back in seventh place. At that moment Keselowski jumped ahead of Johnson by three points in the championship race. Then, all-of-the-sudden, with 78 laps to go Johnson slammed the outside wall when he blew a right front tire due to melting a bead. It was a mistake by the No. 48 team that race fans have not seen that team make in...
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