From the August, 2006 issue of Stock Car Insider

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Upcoming Events in the World of NASCAR

The weeks are rolling by and the race for the Chase is nearing its end. NASCAR has to be ecstatic with the standings heading into Watkins Glen next week. Currently, the two biggest names in NASCAR, Jeff Gordon and Dale Earnhardt Jr, sit in 8th and 10th place respectively. As you recall, both drivers missed the 2005 inaugural Chase for the Championship.

Other drivers in the top 10 include previous champions Matt Kenseth (2nd place), Tony Stewart (who resurged from a multi-week skid and sits in 9th place), and fan favorite Mark Martin (6th). Given this star-studded cast who has everything to lose, next week's AMD at The Glen is building up to be a can't miss race!

Of all current drivers with 2 or more career starts at Watkins Glen International, Mark Martin has had the most success. In 18 starts at the Glen, Mark has an average finish of 6th.

Also expect the following drivers to do well next week:

Tony Stewart - Average Finish 7th
Kevin Harvick - Average Finish 9th
Robby Gordon - Average Finish 10th
Jeff Gordon - Average Finish 12th

Next Week's Schedule:

Nextel Cup: @ Watkins Glen International
8/11/06 - 02:40pm NASCAR Nextel Cup AMD at The Glen Qualifying
8/12/06 - 10:05am NASCAR Nextel Cup AMD at The Glen Practice
8/13/06 - 01:35pm NASCAR Nextel Cup AMD at The Glen

Busch Series: @ Watkins Glen International
8/11/06 - 05:30am NASCAR Busch Series Zippo 200 Practice
8/12/06 - 11:05am NASCAR Busch Series Zippo 200 Qualifying
8/12/06 - 02:10pm NASCAR Busch Series Zippo 200

Craftsman Truck Series: @ Nashville Superspeedway
8/11/06 - 04:15pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra 200 Practice
8/12/06 - 12:00pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra 200 Qualifying
8/12/06 - 04:15pm NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series Toyota Tundra 200

See complete 2006 NASCAR Nextel Cup Series Race Schedule