The Brickyard 400 is a Critical Point of the 2011 NASCAR Schedule for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony StewartJust seven points separate Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stweart as they sit in ninth and 10th respectively in the Sprint Cup Series point standings. But as close as they are in the standings the arc of their seasons couldn't be further apart. Stewart started off slow, but is coming on strong and Jr. began red hot, but is now struggling.The one thing they both have in common is that they both need a strong showing in the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to solidify their position over the remaining seven races before the field for the Sprint Chase for the Cup is set.  Stewart is coming into this race off one of his be...

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The Brickyard 400 is a Critical Point of the 2011 NASCAR Schedule for Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony StewartJust seven points separate Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tony Stweart as they sit in ninth and 10th respectively in the Sprint Cup Series point standings. But as close as they are in the standings the arc of their seasons couldn't be further apart. Stewart started off slow, but is coming on strong and Jr. began red hot, but is now struggling.The one thing they both have in common is that they both need a strong showing in the Brickyard 400 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to solidify their position over the remaining seven races before the field for the Sprint Chase for the Cup is set.  Stewart is coming into this race off one of his be...

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