- Race Recap @ the Glen -
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08-14-2007, 07:44 AM
- Race Recap @ the Glen -
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[align=center]Race Recap: Stewart Wins at the Glen
[/align][/align][align=center][align=center]Written by Administrator posted by `Space [/align]
[align=center]Sunday, 12 August 2007 [/align]
[align=center]Race Recap: Gordon Spins; Stewart Wins at the Glen
By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Benefiting from Jeff Gordon’s spin in Turn 1 (Sorry Mod `Wiz)on the next-to-last lap, Tony Stewart inherited the lead from the NASCAR Nextel Cup points leader and went on to win for the third time in four races when he took the checkered flag in Sunday’s Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
Stewart crossed the finish line 2.460 seconds ahead of teammate Denny Hamlin, after Carl Edwards, who was running second on the final lap, slid off the course in Turn 10. The victory was Stewart’s third of the year, his fourth at Watkins Glen — tying Gordon for the all-time lead — and the 32nd of his career.
Jimmie Johnson avoided the trouble and the road rage that plagued a host of other contenders and came home third. Ron Fellows, subbing for Tony Raines in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Chevrolet, ran fourth, followed by Robby Gordon.
Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Edwards, Jeff Gordon and Greg Biffle completed the top 10.
Juan Pablo Montoya’s bid to win a NASCAR race on three different road courses in a season came to an end at the same instant Kevin Harvick’s chances to win three straight road races went up in smoke. Montoya went low in Turn 1 to block Truex on a restart on Lap 73. Truex tapped Montoya’s No. 42 Dodge and sent it spinning into Harvick’s No. 29 Chevrolet, crippling both cars.
Harvick’s Richard Childress Racing teammate Jeff Burton didn’t make it through the turn, either. His No. 31 Chevy slammed into Montoya’s Dodge and was unable to continue. Montoya and Harvick climbed from their cars and proceeded to shove each other before NASCAR officials stepped between them and Burton arrived on the scene to restrain his teammate.
Harvick, Montoya and Burton weren’t the only top drivers who suffered misfortune Sunday. Dale Earnhardt Jr., battling Kurt Busch for the 12th and final position in the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup, was running third when his engine expired on Lap 64, in all likelihood a casualty of over-revving during Saturday’s practice sessions.
The resulting 42nd-place finish dealt Earnhardt’s Chase chances a serious blow, especially because Busch recovered from a pit road speeding penalty to finish 11th. Earnhardt dropped from 13th to the 14th in the points standings, swapping spots with Ryan Newman. [/align][align=center]RACE RECAP | WATKINS GLEN
10 Greg Biffle
9 Jeff Gordon led the most laps, but gave the win away, spinning with 2 laps to go
8 Carl Edwards gave 2nd away, in the gravel trap
7 Kyle Busch
6 Martin Truex Jr.
5 Robby Gordon
4 Ron Fellows
3 Jimmie Johnson
2 Denny Hamlin
VICTORY LANE
1 Tony Stewart recovered from a spin, coming back from restarting 19th for his 3rd win in 4 races
OTHER STORIES ON THE DAY
-Dale Earnhardt Jr. racks up his 5th did not finish (DNF) of the season after his engine blew up, he finished 42nd. Dale is now 100 points out of Chase contention.
-Juan Pablo Montoya got spun by Martin Truex Jr., Montoya then hit the 29 of Kevin Harvick. The two got out of their cars, exchanged words and shoves. Jeff Burton who was also involved in the wreck tried to restore order.
Harvick finished 36th, Montoya 39th, and Burton 40th.[/align][align=center][b]
[/align][align=center][align=center]Race Recap: Stewart Wins at the Glen
[/align][/align][align=center][align=center]Written by Administrator posted by `Space [/align]
[align=center]Sunday, 12 August 2007 [/align]
[align=center]Race Recap: Gordon Spins; Stewart Wins at the Glen
By Reid Spencer
Sporting News NASCAR Wire Service
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Benefiting from Jeff Gordon’s spin in Turn 1 (Sorry Mod `Wiz)on the next-to-last lap, Tony Stewart inherited the lead from the NASCAR Nextel Cup points leader and went on to win for the third time in four races when he took the checkered flag in Sunday’s Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International.
Stewart crossed the finish line 2.460 seconds ahead of teammate Denny Hamlin, after Carl Edwards, who was running second on the final lap, slid off the course in Turn 10. The victory was Stewart’s third of the year, his fourth at Watkins Glen — tying Gordon for the all-time lead — and the 32nd of his career.
Jimmie Johnson avoided the trouble and the road rage that plagued a host of other contenders and came home third. Ron Fellows, subbing for Tony Raines in the No. 96 Hall of Fame Racing Chevrolet, ran fourth, followed by Robby Gordon.
Martin Truex Jr., Kyle Busch, Edwards, Jeff Gordon and Greg Biffle completed the top 10.
Juan Pablo Montoya’s bid to win a NASCAR race on three different road courses in a season came to an end at the same instant Kevin Harvick’s chances to win three straight road races went up in smoke. Montoya went low in Turn 1 to block Truex on a restart on Lap 73. Truex tapped Montoya’s No. 42 Dodge and sent it spinning into Harvick’s No. 29 Chevrolet, crippling both cars.
Harvick’s Richard Childress Racing teammate Jeff Burton didn’t make it through the turn, either. His No. 31 Chevy slammed into Montoya’s Dodge and was unable to continue. Montoya and Harvick climbed from their cars and proceeded to shove each other before NASCAR officials stepped between them and Burton arrived on the scene to restrain his teammate.
Harvick, Montoya and Burton weren’t the only top drivers who suffered misfortune Sunday. Dale Earnhardt Jr., battling Kurt Busch for the 12th and final position in the Chase for the NASCAR Nextel Cup, was running third when his engine expired on Lap 64, in all likelihood a casualty of over-revving during Saturday’s practice sessions.
The resulting 42nd-place finish dealt Earnhardt’s Chase chances a serious blow, especially because Busch recovered from a pit road speeding penalty to finish 11th. Earnhardt dropped from 13th to the 14th in the points standings, swapping spots with Ryan Newman. [/align][align=center]RACE RECAP | WATKINS GLEN
10 Greg Biffle
9 Jeff Gordon led the most laps, but gave the win away, spinning with 2 laps to go
8 Carl Edwards gave 2nd away, in the gravel trap
7 Kyle Busch
6 Martin Truex Jr.
5 Robby Gordon
4 Ron Fellows
3 Jimmie Johnson
2 Denny Hamlin
VICTORY LANE
1 Tony Stewart recovered from a spin, coming back from restarting 19th for his 3rd win in 4 races
OTHER STORIES ON THE DAY
-Dale Earnhardt Jr. racks up his 5th did not finish (DNF) of the season after his engine blew up, he finished 42nd. Dale is now 100 points out of Chase contention.
-Juan Pablo Montoya got spun by Martin Truex Jr., Montoya then hit the 29 of Kevin Harvick. The two got out of their cars, exchanged words and shoves. Jeff Burton who was also involved in the wreck tried to restore order.
Harvick finished 36th, Montoya 39th, and Burton 40th.[/align][align=center][b]
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08-14-2007, 12:00 PM
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RE: - Race Recap @ the Glen -
I was waiting for your report Space.
Gotta say, that was the funniest race I have seen this year.
It had me laughing most of the day. I love it when they miss the penalty box and have to let everyone go by.
How tall is Montoya, 4' 10". That was hilarious, Harvick should have kicked him in his manhood.
Gotta say, that was the funniest race I have seen this year.
It had me laughing most of the day. I love it when they miss the penalty box and have to let everyone go by.
How tall is Montoya, 4' 10". That was hilarious, Harvick should have kicked him in his manhood.
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