FYI WIRZ: NASCAR’s Matt Kenseth, Dale Earnhardt Jr. on Top Heading into Loudon

The LENOX Industrial Tools 301 marks the 19th race of the long 36–race NASCAR Sprint Cup season in Loudon, N.H. this Sunday, July 15 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. The 1.058-mile oval track with limited 12 degree banking is known for tight corners and difficult passing. Fans far from the stands can view the tight action at 12:00 p.m. on TNT. Tony Stewart vaulted four positions to break into the top-five in the NSCS point battle, but strong runs by some and unusual outside top-10 finishes by Dale Earnhardt Jr., Greg Biffle and Jimmie Johnson widened the point spread. Kenseth’s third-place finish in Daytona extended his lead and helped to stretch the point field. Daytona is considered by drivers as a wild-card event because the ...

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