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Pit Road Strategy To Be Critical Component;
Fans To Again Vote One Driver Into Field

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla.  – The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition. Through the annual Sprint Fan Vote, under way now, fans can again cast ballots for their favorite eligible driver. The driver receiving the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the field.

The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race set for Saturday, May 19 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (SPEED, 7 p.m.), will consist of four 20-lap segments, concluding with a 10-lap sprint and a $1 million payout to the race winner. This year’s format will place a higher premium for drivers who win one of the four segments, however, as the winners of the first four segments will move to the front of the field and line up 1-4 prior to the field coming to pit road for the final mandatory pit stop.
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When the drivers come down pit road, crew chiefs will have to decide on their best pit strategy, as multiple scenarios will unfold. The team that makes the best call, combined with the optimum performance on pit road, is likely to be in the driver’s seat for the final 10 laps of competition. Wherever the drivers are positioned as they come off pit road after that pit stop is where they will line up to start the final 10-lap segment.

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1 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Dream Machine Toyota 21.040 128.327
2 99 Carl Edwards Ford Eco-Boost Ford 21.046 128.290
3 29 Kevin Harvick Jimmy John’s Chevrolet 21.087 128.041
4 22 AJ Allmendinger Shell Pennzoil Dodge 21.100 127.962
5 18 Kyle Busch M&M’s Brown Toyota 21.101 127.956
6 24 Jeff Gordon DuPont Chevrolet 21.135 127.750
7 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Freight Toyota 21.138 127.732
8 56 Martin Truex Jr. NAPA Brakes Toyota 21.147 127.678
9 5 Kasey Kahne Farmers Insurance Chevrolet 21.161 127.593
10 88 Dale Earnhardt Jr. National Guard / Diet Mountain Dew Chevrolet 21.169 127.545
11 43 Aric Almirola Smithfield Helping Hungry Homes Ford 21.184 127.455
12 39 Ryan Newman Army Reserve Chevrolet 21.194 127.395
13 51 Kurt Busch Phoenix Construction Services Chevrolet 21.205 127.328
14 9 Marcos Ambrose Stanley Ford 21.213 127.280
15 78 Regan Smith Furniture Row Racing / Farm American 21.225 127.208
16 2 Brad Keselowski Miller Lite Dodge 21.261 126.993
17 36 Dave Blaney SealWrap.com Chevrolet 21.266 126.963
18 20 Joey Logano The Home Depot Toyota 21.274 126.915

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19 47 Bobby Labonte Bush’s Beans Toyota 21.278 126.892
20 42 Juan Pablo Montoya Target Chevrolet 21.290 126.820

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1 33 Kevin Harvick(i) Fast Fixin’ Chevrolet 21.665 124.625
2 18 Denny Hamlin(i) Z-Line Designs Toyota 21.668 124.608
3 3 Austin Dillon # Advocare Chevrolet 21.734 124.229
4 88 Cole Whitt # TaxSlayer Chevrolet 21.797 123.870
5 38 Kasey Kahne(i) Great Clips Chevrolet 21.814 123.774
6 6 Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Cargill / Blackwell Angus Ford 21.874 123.434
7 2 Elliott Sadler OneMain Financial Chevrolet 21.909 123.237
8 36 Ryan Blaney Seal Wrap Chevrolet 21.949 123.012
9 22 Brad Keselowski(i) Discount Tire / SKF Dodge 21.950 123.007
10 54 Kurt Busch(i) Monster Energy Toyota 21.984 122.817
11 4 Steve Wallace LoanMax Ford 22.038 122.516
12 12 Sam Hornish Jr. Wurth Dodge 22.041 122.499
13 31 Justin Allgaier Brandt Chevrolet 22.058 122.405
14 20 Joey Logano(i) Dollar General Toyota 22.061 122.388
15 11 Brian Scott Dollar General Toyota 22.073 122.321
16 7 Danica Patrick GoDaddy.com Chevrolet 22.094 122.205
17 87 Joe Nemechek AM/FM Energy Wood & Pellet Stoves Toyota 22.113 122.100
18 08 Casey Roderick # West Virginia Miners Ford 22.117 122.078
19 43 Michael Annett Pilot / Flying J Ford 22.124 122.039
20 44 Mike Bliss BanditChippers.com Toyota 22.153 121.880

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Pit Road Strategy To Be Critical Component;
Fans To Again Vote One Driver Into Field

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. (March 27, 2012) – The 28th running of the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race will provide some additional incentive for drivers to win one of the four segments heading into the final 10-lap shootout, as the emphasis on winning and pit road strategy have never been more prevalent in this special night of NASCAR star-studded competition. Through the annual Sprint Fan Vote, under way now, fans can again cast ballots for their favorite eligible driver. The driver receiving the highest number of votes will earn a spot in the field.

The NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race set for Saturday, May 19 at Charlotte Motor Speedway (SPEED, 7 p.m.), will consist of four 20-lap segments, concluding with a 10-lap sprint and a $1 million payout to the race winner. This year’s format will place a higher premium for drivers who win one of the four segments, however, as the winners of the first four segments will move to the front of the field and line up 1-4 prior to the field coming to pit road for the final mandatory pit stop.
CLICK THE GRAPHIC TO VIEW THE FORMAT GRID

When the drivers come down pit road, crew chiefs will have to decide on their best pit strategy, as multiple scenarios will unfold. The team that makes the best call, combined with the optimum performance on pit road, is likely to be in the driver’s seat for the final 10 laps of competition. Wherever the drivers are positioned as they come off pit road after that pit stop is where they will line up to start the final 10-lap segment.

Continue reading “Format Changes to 2012 NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race”

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1 11 Denny Hamlin FedEx Express Toyota 38.626 186.403
2 18 Kyle Busch Interstate Batteries Toyota 38.807 185.534
3 55 Mark Martin Aaron’s Toyota 38.807 185.534
4 16 Greg Biffle 3M Ford 38.812 185.510
5 5 Kasey Kahne Quaker State Chevrolet 38.812 185.510
6 39 Ryan Newman US ARMY Chevrolet 38.850 185.328
7 29 Kevin Harvick Jimmy John’s Chevrolet 38.877 185.199
8 20 Joey Logano Dollar General Toyota 38.878 185.195

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9 14 Tony Stewart Office Depot/Mobil 1 Chevrolet 38.880 185.185
10 48 Jimmie Johnson Lowe’s/Jimmie Johnson Foundation Chevrolet 38.893 185.123

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