The 2011 edition of Watkins Glen is history, and the risk-reward scenario has forced drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series to really battle for wins as they attempt to make the Chase because averaging good finishes may not be enough. With only four races left to make the Chase, just having a good day in points is no longer an option. This season has become all about wins just as it was meant to be with the change in the point calculations. The fight for the wild card slots will likely require two wins and a position between 11th and 20th in points. The right and left turns at Watkins Glen proved to be a game-changing, as drivers lost their grip on valuable points. Racing on a road course is usually chock full of i...

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The 2011 edition of Watkins Glen is history, and the risk-reward scenario has forced drivers in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series to really battle for wins as they attempt to make the Chase because averaging good finishes may not be enough. With only four races left to make the Chase, just having a good day in points is no longer an option. This season has become all about wins just as it was meant to be with the change in the point calculations. The fight for the wild card slots will likely require two wins and a position between 11th and 20th in points. The right and left turns at Watkins Glen proved to be a game-changing, as drivers lost their grip on valuable points. Racing on a road course is usually chock full of i...

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