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Johnson crashes, lead shrinks

 
Kurt Busch drove to victory lane at Texas, finishing 129 laps ahead of the rebuilt car driven by Jimmie Johnson, who saw his points lead slashed from 184 to 73 over Hendrick teammate Mark Martin with two races left. (link)

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