Aug. 18, 2012

By Dominic Fugure
Special to NASCAR Wire Service

MONTREAL — Justin Allgaier might come from a family whose roots are
deeply planted in oval track stock-car racing but Saturday afternoon, Lil’ Gator proved he can turn left and right with the best of the NASCAR Nationwide Series.

Allgaier captured his first win of the season at the NAPA Auto Parts 200 presented by Dodge on Circuit Gilles Villeneuve in Montreal, emerging in front after a frenzied overtime finish.

Continue reading “Justin Allgaier Springs Surprise With Nationwide Win In Montreal”

1 30 Alex Tagliani Oasis/Motegi Racing Chevrolet 100.865 SEC / 96.688
2 12 Sam Hornish Jr. Alliance Truck Parts Dodge 100.905 SEC / 96.649
3 22 Jacques Villeneuve Dodge Dodge 100.922 SEC / 96.633
4 7 Danica Patrick GoDaddy.com Chevrolet 101.409 SEC / 96.169
5 54 Owen Kelly Monster Energy Toyota 101.415 SEC / 96.163
6 18 Michael McDowell(i) FedEx Express Toyota 101.725 SEC / 95.870
7 88 Cole Whitt # TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet 101.742 SEC / 95.854
8 5 * Ron Fellows Canadian Tire Chevrolet 101.769 SEC / 95.829

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9 60 * Billy Johnson Roush Fenway 25 Winning Years Ford 101.999 SEC / 95.613
10 11 Brian Scott Dollar General Toyota 102.031 SEC / 95.583

Continue reading “2012 Montreal Nationwide Series Starting Lineup – Alex Tagliani On Pole”

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”

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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