Ambrose breaks through with first NASCAR win at Watkins Glen
Australian Marcos Ambrose finally breaks through in NASCAR with his first Nationwide victory at Watkins Glen, holding off Kyle Busch. He also places third in his Sprint Cup debut weekend for Wood Brothers and JTG Daugherty Racing, signaling a confidence boost for his cautious, global road to NASCAR success.
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Top NASCAR Cup Series drivers in Chase rankings summary
The list shows Kyle Busch leading with car No 18 and Carl Edwards No 99 near him. Jimmie Johnson No 48 and Kasey Kahne No 9 are in the top group with recent form noted. Tony Stewart No 20 and Dale Earnhardt Jr No 88 sit mid-pack as Matt Kenseth No 17 hovers near the Chase boundary. Others in the top ten include Jeff Burton No 31 Jeff Gordon No 24 Greg Biffle No 16 Kevin Harvick No 29 and Denny Hamlin No 11 with weekly shifts noted. For full rankings visit thatsracin com.
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This Week's Race at Michigan International Speedway
The event takes place at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn on Sunday at 2 p.m. ET with qualifying Friday at 3:40 p.m. ESPN broadcasts the race, MRN provides radio coverage, and the purse totals $5,239,780. Last year's winner was Kurt Busch. A post race concert by Pat Green will occur outside Turns 1 and 2 about 30 minutes after the Nationwide race on Saturday.
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This Week's Question on Ambrose NASCAR Wins Vote
Folks respond to a question about Marcos Ambrose Nationwide Series wins this season with votes cast at thatsracin com. Last week's poll asked if rain tires should be used at Watkins Glen, tallying 3715 votes.
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Kyle Busch Dominates Eight Wins With Season Ahead
Kyle Busch racks up eight wins and notes a remaining season portion. Tony Stewart endures a winless stretch but shows late momentum. A.J. Allmendinger returns to the Top 35 after hard work and consistency.
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Not Dale Earnhardt Jr. and the Chase drought this season
Jim Utter notes repeated bad pit calls affecting Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Brian Vickers recalls his own near miss with the Chase. The piece reflects on how decisions impact drivers’ day and standings this racing season.
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