Nascar The 2013 -

During the final regular-season race at Richmond International Raceway , Michael Waltrip Racing was found to have manipulated the finish to help Martin Truex Jr. make the playoffs. This led to unprecedented penalties, Truex's removal from the Chase , and the historic addition of Jeff Gordon as a 13th playoff driver.

The was headlined by Jimmie Johnson capturing his sixth career championship, bringing him within one title of the record held by Richard Petty and Dale Earnhardt . The season was defined by the introduction of the more stylistically distinct Generation 6 (Gen-6) race car and a regular-season finale marred by one of the largest scandals in the sport's history. Key Season Achievements Nascar The 2013

The season was also marked by significant injuries to high-profile drivers. Denny Hamlin suffered a compression fracture at Auto Club Speedway , and Tony Stewart missed the end of the season after breaking his leg in a sprint car crash. The was headlined by Jimmie Johnson capturing his