Playoff Chase Buzz as NASCAR Standings Shuffle in Final Races
In the NASCAR title chase at New Hampshire and Watkins Glen, Stewart emerges as a potential favorite while Johnson and Gordon seek to secure positions. Hendrick Motorsports gears up for crunch time as Earnhardt Jr returns to top form. The race for 10th place tightens with Newman dropping to 12th and Mayfield rising, leaving Kahne, Newman, Martin, Jarrett, and McMurray just outside the cut.
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GFS Marketplace 400 at Michigan International Speedway
Tony Stewart delivered a dominant performance at the Sirius at the Glen event, overcoming illness to lead 46 of 90 laps and hold off Ron Fellows for a commanding victory. The race at Watkins Glen featured Stewart's resilient drive despite adversity and strong Chevy showing.
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Busch Series Race at Louisville? Cabela's 250 Preview
The Busch Series prepares for the Cabela's 250 a 125 lap race on August 21 with 186.490 mph qualifying by Kasey Kahne in a Ford on August 16 2003 and race record 169.574 mph set by Mark Martin in 1995. Kyle Busch won the Kroger 200 at Indianapolis Raceway Park in Clermont Indiana on August 7.
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O'Reilly Race at Bristol Motor Speedway Details
The O'Reilly Race at Bristol Tennessee covers 533 miles over 250 laps on the Bristol Motor Speedway. Ted Musgrave set qualifying speed at 123.562 mph on August 20 with Travis Kvapil holding the race record at 88.813 mph since August 20, 2003. Bobby Hamilton won the Toyota Tundra 200 at Nashville Superspeedway last week.
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Road racing outlook stabilizes as season nears end
Opponents trail Oppo by 7487 with four races left. If several drivers stay within 400 points, the playoff field could expand. Ron Fellows has finished second at Watkins Glen twice and a road-racing specialist may win here or at Infineon Raceway. Chevy leads in KyPoints with Ford staff in fifth to seventh. Mayfield the sole Dodge inside top ten, Kahne and Newman within range. No more road races this year, a favorable note for most drivers.
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Watkins Glen
Infineon Raceway
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Mayfield
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Stewart dominates Watkins Glen road race in dominant return
Tony Stewart, 33, put together a hard fought victory at Watkins Glen International. He held off Ron Fellows in a two car duel after an illness threatened the finish. Stewart moved to within 192 points of leader Jimmie Johnson as he eyes the Chase for the Nextel Cup.
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