NASCAR: 08-10-2008 Watkins Glenn

Road Courses are always exciting to watch, because it gives you a break from the circles, and drivers get to show what they are really made of. I think that's why you have road race ringers. Although they didn't fair well this race with the examples being shown of how good some of the top NASCAR drivers are by holding the Top 10 down, other than Marcus Ambrose finishing 3rd. Junior's finish didn't show his prowness at Watkins Glenn. His Pit Strategy is what caused his 22nd finish, leading when the caution came out on lap 64. Having lead over 30 laps prior in the race, and passing the 18 car early in the race. That's another pitfall of road racing strategy can bite you staying out as long as possible. Junior is pretty much locked into the Chase, as long as nothing drastic happens, but there definitely needs to be another win in the next 5 races. He won the last outing at Michigan, and is usually strong there. Richmond is the last race of the regular season, and Junior is usually strong there as well. So there are a few more opportunities to gain some championship bonus points. So next weekend, racing at Michigan!