Ford Drivers in the Top Ten

While the story of the 2008 LifeLock 400 is Dale"We had an official in front of our car when we did
Earnhardt Jr. finally winning a race, it is also a goodtwo and that cost us two spots leaving the pits, and
race for Ford as four drivers racing Ford cars made itthat really hurt us. Then, we had a little miscue on
to the top ten. The quartet was led by Matt Kensethour two-tire stop and that hurt us a little bit, too."
who finished third.Carl Edwards, Kenseth's teammate finished seventh.
With the third-place finish, Kenseth inched closer toEdwards, by virtue of his three wins this season is
the top twelve. Kenseth of Roush Fenway Racing iscomfortably in fourth place of the standings. He has
now 15th in the drivers' standings with goodfinished six times in a row in the top ten which helps
showings in the last four races where he finishedhim hang on to that spot. Edwards drives the No. 99
within the top ten.Office Depot Ford Fusion equipped with racing parts
Talking after the race, Kenseth pointed out that theyas durable as truck parts.
have had some problems in the pit and the strategyEdwards congratulated Earnhardt after the race
which may have cost them a better finish. "I thoughtsaying: "I thought we'd put a Ford in victory lane
it was a real fun race. I thought it was exciting,there. But, congrats to Dale Jr., It's been a long time
three- and four-wide racing, and track was realsince he's won a race so it's good to see somebody
challenging today, so I thought that was a good time.succeed. But, heck, we just weren't good enough at
But I thought we just kind of got beat on the pitthe end.
deal again," said Kenseth.