WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Tony Stewart’s dream season continued unabated in Monday’s rain-delayed Heluva Good! at The Glen.
After a major adjustment early in the race got Stewart’s No. 14 Chevrolet handling the way the Sprint Cup points leader wanted, Stewart held off Marcos Ambrose during a 17-lap run to the finish and crossed the finish line 2.969 seconds ahead of the Australian road-course ace.
The victory was Stewart’s Cup-record fifth at Watkins Glen International, his third of the season and the 36th of his Cup career…Â Details
Danica Patrick has effectively been ruled out of a drive in Formula One for next season.
The IndyCar racing star has long been linked with a potential seat with the new American team, US F1, for 2010. However, given Patrick’s profile in American motorsport, US F1 boss Peter Windsor feels the 27-year-old would not suit the fledgling marque.
“A lot of people are saying to us, ‘Are you interested in Danica?’ And my reply is…Â Details
Jimmie Johnson hasn’t won a Cup race on a road course, but now he has a leg up on that accomplishment.
Johnson turned a lap of 71.340 seconds (123.633 mph) Friday at 2.45-mile Watkins Glen International to win the pole for Sunday’s Heluva Good! at The Glen, edging Kurt Busch (123.619 mph) for the top starting spot by .008 seconds.
The pole was Johnson’s first of the season and the 20th of his career but his first on a road course…Â DetailsÂ
Andy Lally will race at Watkins Glen this weekend in his usual ride in the Grand-Am Rolex Series but he also will take up a new challenge. The American has demonstrated in his career already that he can step from one type of cockpit into another quite easily. This coming weekend, he will make his debut in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series.
“This is without a doubt, hands-down the biggest motor sport day I’ve ever looked forward to in my life,” said Lally in his teleconference on August 4th. “I’ve got to thank Kevin Buckler and all the guys from TRG Motorsports that put their faith in me. And all the partners that got behind me and wanted to give me a shot to come here. And Adobe Road Winery for sponsoring the car this weekend.”  … Details