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Smith looking forward to racing at his home track

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Since Michigan, Smith has finished no better than eighth. He finished 32nd at Road America after being spun around onto the gravel during the final lap. Smith comes to Watkins Glen, which is located roughly 75 miles south of his […]

Ambrose aiming for third straight win at Watkins Glen

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“We feel like we are contenders each time we go to Watkins Glen, and this weekend is no different,” said Ambrose, who is in his third full season as driver of the No. 9 Ford for Richard Petty Motorsports. “I […]

This Week in Auto Racing Aug. 10 – 11

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Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 at the Glen – Watkins Glen International – Watkins Glen, N.Y. Marcos Ambrose has figured out Watkins Glen International quite well over the years. Ambrose, who excels at road course racing, has won the Sprint […]

Stewart undergoes second leg surgery

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Kannapolis, NC (Sports Network) – Three-time Sprint Cup Series champion Tony Stewart underwent successful surgery on his broken right leg on Thursday in North Carolina. It was the second surgical procedure Stewart had since he suffered a broken tibia and […]

Papis to substitute for injured Stewart at Watkins Glen

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Kannapolis, NC (Sports Network) – Stewart-Haas Racing revealed on Tuesday that Max Papis will replace Tony Stewart in the No. 14 Chevrolet for this weekend’s Sprint Cup Series road-course race at Watkins Glen International. Stewart, a three-time NASCAR Cup champion, […]

The Inside Line: Should drivers curtail extracurricular racing?

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Philadelphia, PA (Sports Network) – In auto racing, accidents happen very often, and sometimes wrecks can result in a driver suffering injuries. Auto racing is without a doubt a dangerous sport, and drivers are faced with enormous risks, no matter […]

Tony Stewart breaks leg in sprint car crash

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Oskaloosa, IA (Sports Network) – Tony Stewart will not compete in this weekend’s Sprint Cup Series race at Watkins Glen International after undergoing surgery for a broken leg. Stewart, a three-time Sprint Cup champion, broke his right tibia and fibula […]

Tony Stewart leaves track in ambulance

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Oskaloosa, IA (Sports Network) – Three-time NASCAR Sprint Cup series champion Tony Stewart was reportedly injured in a four-car crash Monday night at Southern Iowa Speedway. The Des Moines Register reports Stewart was leading the 30-lap feature of a race […]

Herring takes pole for Iowa Nationwide race

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Newton, IA (Sports Network) – Drew Herring claimed his first pole in the Nationwide Series after winning Saturday’s qualifying for the U.S. Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway. Herring made a lap around this 0.875-mile oval at 135.367 mph for his […]

Hunter-Reay tops in qualifying at Mid-Ohio

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Lexington, OH (Sports Network) – Ryan Hunter-Reay will start on the pole for Sunday’s IndyCar Series race at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course after edging Will Power in qualifying. Hunter-Reay, the defending series champion, came close to surpassing the track record […]