From the July, 2007 issue of Stock Car Insider
Next stop on the Nextel Cup Schedule is Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Roughly four years ago, Indianapolis Motor Speedway (IMS) was the site for a publicity show down pitting the top NASCAR driver, Jeff Gordon, against one of the top Formula One drivers, Juan Pablo Montoya. Each driver swapped cars for 7 laps on the 2.6 mile road course through the Indy infield. At the day’s end, both drivers, especially Juan, and teams gained a new found respect for the style of racing each series has to offer.In two weeks, Juan Montoya and the rest of the NASCAR Nextel Cup boys descend on Indy to once again showcase their skills. Of the 36 races on the Nextel Cup circuit, The Brickyard 400 ranks in top 5 favorite for many of the NASCAR drivers due to the rich racing history of IMS.
Of all current drivers with 2 or more career starts at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, the current points leader, Jeff Gordon, has had the most success. In teno starts at IMS, Gordon has an average finish of 7th.
Also expect the following drivers to do well next week:
Kevin Harvick - Average Finish 8th
Tony Stewart - Average Finish 8th
Kyle Busch - Average Finish 9th
Carl Edwards - Average Finish 10th
Next Week's Schedule:
Nextel Cup Series off until July 29th at Indianapolis Motor Speedway
Busch Series: @ Gateway International Raceway
7/20/07 - 06:00pm NASCAR Busch Series Busch 250 Practice
7/21/07 - 03:35pm NASCAR Busch Series Busch 250 Qualifying
7/21/07 - 07:30pm NASCAR Busch Series Busch 250 Craftsman Truck Series off until July 27th at O'Reilly Raceway Park
| See complete 2007 NASCAR Schedule |
