Talking NASCAR TV: ESPN Cup Coverage at Watkins Glen Wins
Sunday’s coverage at Watkins Glen is proof that ESPN, the self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports,” has made significant strides.
Sunday’s coverage at Watkins Glen is proof that ESPN, the self-proclaimed “Worldwide Leader in Sports,” has made significant strides.
90,000 – estimated number of people in attendance for the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen.
Juan Pablo Montoya dominated at Watkins Glen, with Marcos Ambrose doing his best to keep the Colombia native honest.
The biggest gainer among this week’s bubble contingent was Marcos Ambrose, whose third-place finish gained the No. 47 team 90 points of cushion.
The Earnhardt Ganassi team isn’t among the sport’s elite yet. But they’re well on the way towards competing for multiple Chase berths and championships.
This week, here’s a sneak peek at what they all were thinking following the Heluva Good! Sour Cream Dips at the Glen at Watkins Glen International.
This past weekend’s Sprint Cup and Nationwide series races at Watkins Glen International were both won by drivers who have struggled at times this season.
After settling his 2011 plans earlier this week, Allmendinger thanked his Richard Petty Motorsports team with a fourth-place finish at Watkins Glen.
To criticize the CoT for lack of manufacturer distinction isn’t entirely fair. It hadn’t existed in NASCAR for years.
Color me less than impressed. It’s not that I’m not impressed with Kyle Busch’s talent, that’s pretty hard to ignore.