Outrage over Bowyer spin forces NASCAR further from legacy

10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (9th) -- Earnhardt gets the nod for this spot over fellow Chase competitor Greg Biffle. As for Clint Bowyer, no matter how you spin his

Clint Bowyer's controversial spin, though earning a penalty from NASCAR, fit well in the sport's lore :: Streeter Lecka/Getty Images

10. Dale Earnhardt Jr. (9th) -- Earnhardt gets the nod for this spot over fellow Chase competitor Greg Biffle. As for Clint Bowyer, no matter how you spin his season, the fact is he remains winless and has not cracked the top 10 in the past three races. It also will be interesting to see how he handles all the controversy from the Richmond race.