NASCAR By the Numbers: Indy deluxe edition

Race fans are now coming off the high of an exciting triple-header weekend at Indianapolis. As we say goodbye to Lucas Oil Raceway, we look back at the impact on points after the weekend.


NASCAR Camping World AAA Insurance 200:
Timothy Peters claimed his third career win, points leader Johnny Sauter had a flat tire and broken sway bar but again manages to hold onto the points lead.

1. Johnny Sauter 
2. Austin Dillon  -4
3. James Buescher  -20
4. Timothy Peters  -22
5. Cole Whitt  -29
6. Matt Crafton  -38
7. Parker Kligerman  -46
8. Joey Coulter  -50
9. Ron Hornaday  -52
10. Todd Bodine  -70
11. Brendan Gaughan  -79
12. David Starr  -85
13. Nelson Piquet Jr.  -89
14. Max Papis  -110
15. Miguel Paludo  -111

Biggest Mover: Miguel Paludo +3
Biggest Losses: all losses –1



NASCAR Nationwide Series Kroger 200:
Brad Keselowski won but the race belonged to Ricky Stenhouse Jr. He dominated and the points reflect his strong run as well.

1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. 
2. Reed Sorenson  -3
3. Elliott Sadler  -24
4. Justin Allgaier  -51
5. Aric Almirola  -69
6. Jason Leffler  -94
7. Kenny Wallace  -103
8. Steven Wallace  -168
9. Brian Scott  -174
10. Michael Annett  -175
11. Trevor Bayne  -248
12. Mike Bliss  -248
13. Mike Wallace  -249
14. Josh Wise  -278
15. Joe Nemechek  -279

Biggest Movers/Biggest Losses: All changes +/- 1


NASCAR Sprint Cup Brickyard 400:
A surprise winner: Paul Menard now throws the wild card chase berth up into the air.

1. Carl Edwards
2. Jimmie Johnson  -11
3. Kevin Harvick  -12
4. Kyle Busch  -16
5. Matt Kenseth  -16
6. Kurt Busch  -18
7. Jeff Gordon  -52
8. Ryan Newman  -64
9. Tony Stewart  -73
10. Dale Earnhardt Jr.  -76

Biggest Loss: Kurt Busch  -3

Wild Card Chase battle:
Created to aid those who win, these spots are up for grabs at the moment.

1. Denny Hamlin 1 win, 11th in pts.
2. Paul Menard  1 win, 14 in pts.
3. David Ragan  1 win, 16th in pts.
4. Clint Bowyer  12th in pts
5. Greg Biffle  13 in pts

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