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1 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota 36.053 199.706
2 99 Carl Edwards Geek Squad Ford 36.249 198.626
3 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s Chevrolet 36.283 198.440 (STARTING IN THE BACK, ENGINE)
4 17 Matt Kenseth Fifth Third Bank Ford 36.330 198.183
5 5 Kasey Kahne Farmers Insurance Chevrolet 36.386 197.878
6 21 Trevor Bayne Motorcraft/QuickLaneTire&AutoCenter Ford 36.404 197.780
7 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Auto Parts Toyota 36.428 197.650
8 9 Marcos Ambrose Stanley Ford 36.457 197.493
9 83 Landon Cassill Burger King / Dr Pepper Toyota 36.468 197.433
10 27 Paul Menard Menards / Pittsburgh Paints Chevrolet 36.518 197.163

THE FINAL LAP WEEKLY – MICHIGAN PREVIEW FEATURING DUSTIN LONG

11 24 Jeff Gordon Drive to End Hunger / AARP Chevrolet 36.527 197.114
12 15 Clint Bowyer 5-hour Energy Toyota 36.546 197.012

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In its short, five-year history the NASCAR Nationwide Series stop at Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal has become one of the most anticipated and unpredictable races on the schedule.

The inaugural event in 2007 had three drivers doing burnouts on the frontstretch after the race with only one taking home the coveted trophy. The following year, Canadian Ron Fellows won the race in historic fashion as NASCAR ran its first points race in the rain. The excitement continued in 2009 with Carl Edwards taking home the victory.

Continue reading “Montreal: History Proves it’s One of the most Exciting Races of the Season”

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At least six different winners will battle for two “wild card” spots in the Chase over the four races remaining in the Race to the Chase. Marcos Ambrose, who won the Coors Light Pole at Michigan in June with a speed of 203.241 mph, added his name to the “wild card” derby by posting his second consecutive victory at Watkins Glen International. Kasey Kahne (11th in points) and Ryan Newman (13th) are provisional holders of the two “wild card” spots. Kahne won Michigan’s spring race in 2006. Newman is a two-time Michigan winner. Kyle Busch (14th), Jeff Gordon (15th), Ambrose (17th) and Joey Logano (18th) are remaining winners ranked 11th through 20th. Gordon has two Michigan wins; Busch one.

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SHOW #215 – Guests: Dustin Long (SI.com USAToday), Marcos Ambrose – We recap the road course racing from Watkins Glen, discuss oil-gate, Sam Hornish focuses on Montreal, Michigan preview, Fantasy Racing picks, and Toby looks into his Danica crystal ball. Hosted by Kerry Murphey and Toby Christie.
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Continue reading “The Final Lap Weekly #215 – Dustin Long, Marcos Ambrose Michigan / Montreal NASCAR Preview”

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Michigan was a drought-buster for Dale Earnhardt Jr. in June as the driver of the Hendrick Motorsports No. 88 Chevrolet snapped a winless streak of 143 races. Earnhardt is one of four drivers ranked in the top 10 entering Sunday’s race with multiple victories at the 2.0-mile superspeedway. Greg Biffle, Matt Kenseth and Denny Hamlin also have two victories apiece. Reigning NASCAR Sprint Cup champion Tony Stewart has won once as has Kevin Harvick, one of two drivers among the top 10 still winless this season.

Continue reading “Dale Earnhardt Jr. Looks For Win No. 3 At Michigan”