Schedule for Nextel Cup July to August events
Schedule lists races from July 23 Pennsylvania 500 at Long Pond PA with Denny Hamlin, August 6 Allstate 400 at the Brickyard Indianapolis with Jimmie Johnson, August 13 AMD at the Glen Watkins Glen LA, August 20 GFS Marketplace 400 in Brooklyn MI, and August 26 Sharpie 500 in Bristol TN.
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Watkins Glen schedule and standings update
Friday qualifying on Speed Channel at 2 p.m. and Sunday race on NBC at 2:45 p.m. at Watkins Glen International a 90 lap 220.5 mile road race. Jimmie Johnson edged a gritty Indy win after tire trouble but lost lead to late debris caution. Standings list Johnson atop the points race with Kenseth and Burton close behind.
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Knaus Ready for More After Cheater Label Ride
Jimmie Johnson's crew chief Chad Knaus, labeled a cheater by some fans, has faced suspensions and fines yet remains pivotal to Johnson's success. Johnson extended the points lead after Indianapolis, heading into Watkins Glen as a top title contender with Knaus back in action.
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Burton back on top again
NASCAR veteran Jeff Burton rides a resurgence at Richard Childress Racing as the team regains form. With Kevin Harvick and Clint Bowyer emerging, Burton sits third in points and eyeing a Chase bid, hoping to land his first title in six years. Kenseth voices support from the Roush stable.
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Newman donates ten thousand to Trout Unlimited
NASCAR driver and outdoorsman Ryan Newman contributes a 10000 grant to Trout Unlimited to support freshwater conservation. The group promotes protection of trout and salmon fisheries and their watersheds across North America and operates via volunteers, legal action, publications, and chapters nationwide.
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