NASCAR By the Numbers: Racing in the ATL

NASCAR packed up and headed to Hot-lanta as Atlanta as often referred to because of the blazing hot temperatures, this weekend was no different. Sweltering temperatures made for some great racing.


NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Atlanta 200:

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Anything that could go wrong for incoming points leader Johnny Sauter did, after contact with Nelson Piquet Jr., Sauter’s night went downhill fast. As a result and thankful for a strong 10th-place finish, James Buescher now is the points leader.

1. James Buescher
2. Johnny Sauter  -12
3. Timothy Peters  -14
4. Austin Dillon  -17
5. Ron Hornday  -48
6. Joey Coulter  -51
7. Matt Crafton  -53
8. Cole Whitt  -57
9. Parker Kligerman  -62
10. Todd Bodine  -64
11. David Starr  -95
12. Nelson Piquet Jr.  -106
13. Brendan Gaughan  -106
14. Jason White  -138
15. Max Papis  -139

Biggest Movers: Ron Hornaday +4, Max Papis+2
Biggest Losses: Cole Whitt –3
Up next: After a week off, the series will return on Friday, Sept. 16, for the 3rd annual NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 225 at Chicagoland Speedway. Tune in at 8 p.m. ET on SPEED to see all the action.


NASCAR Nationwide Series Great Clips 300:

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Carl Edwards won, Ricky Stenhouse holds onto and steepens his points lead after a rough night for Sorenson.

1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
2. Elliott Sadler  -13
3. Reed Sorenson  -40
4. Aric Almirola  -64
5. Justin Allgaier  -69
6. Jason Leffler  -98
7. Kenny Wallace  -162
8. Steven Wallace  -172
9. Brian Scott  -185
10. Michael Annett  -198
11. Mike Bliss  -285
12. Trevor Bayne  -298
13. Mike Wallace  -308
14. Joe Nemechek  -315
15. Josh Wise  -326

All changes +/- 1


Up next: The NNS series heads to RIR for Friday night racing, tune into ESPN 2 at 7:30 p.m. est on Sept. 9 for the Virginia 529 College Savings 250.