NASCAR By the Numbers: Tempers flared at Martinsville

The shortest track on the NASCAR circuit means the shortest fuses among the drivers, I kid, sort of. Tempers flared during both the NCWTS and Sprint Cup races this weekend as drivers went head to head on the short track at Martinsville Speedway. We saw teammates battle (Papis and Bodine) to Chase contenders hopes spin out (Kenseth) and so much in between. How did the points fare after all that, well lets take a look.

NASCAR CWTS Kroger 200:

While the focus is on the Chase battle in the Cup Series, the NCWTS knows how to throw down! The battle between series young guns Austin Dillon and James Buescher is intense. With just 11 points between the two drivers and two races to go, this will go down until the last lap at Homestead. 

Austin Dillon donned his cowbody last time in Texas, maybe
this time he can be in Victory Lane with the six shooters?

NCWTS Standings after the Kroger 200 

Austin Dillon
James Buescher	11
Ron Hornaday Jr.	15
Johnny Sauter	15
Timothy Peters	48
Todd Bodine	67
Matt Crafton	91
Joey Coulter	92
Cole Whitt	96
Parker Kligerman	129
Brendan Gaughan	136
Nelson Piquet Jr.	139
David Starr	163
Justin Lofton	185
Jason White	196

Biggest Loss: Cole Whitt -2

Up next: Pack up your saddles, we are headed to Texas Motor Speedway for the WinStar World Casino 350k. Tune in on Friday night at 8pm est on SPEED to see who dons the 6 gallon cowboy hat in victory lane.

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TUMS Fast Relief 500:

Tony Stewart wins his third race of the Chase and makes gains in the points standings, jumping to second. That cannot be said for all the Chase contenders, some of whom took a hard hit in their efforts towards winning the Sprint Cup.

 NSCS Standings after the TUMS Fast Relief 500 

1. Carl Edwards
2. Tony Stewart	8
3. Kevin Harvick	21
4. Brad Keselowski	27
5. Matt Kenseth	36
6. Jimmie Johnson	43
7. Kyle Busch	57
8. Kurt Busch	58
9. Dale Earnhardt Jr.	73
10. Jeff Gordon	76
11. Denny Hamlin	80
12. Ryan Newman	89
13. Clint Bowyer	1244
14. Greg Biffle	1268

 

Biggest Movers: Tony Stewart and Kevin Harvick +2

Biggest Loss: Matt Kenseth -3

Up next: Don't forgot your cowboy boots cause it is Texas time! The AAA Texas 500 is sure to pack a lot of action on Sunday at 3pm est on ESPN.

Also: After a short break the NASCAR Nationwide Series returns to action at TMS for a triple header deluxe weekend. Tune into that on Saturday at 12:45 on ESPN2 to see if Ricky Stenhouse Jr will further his lead or if Elliott Sadler can make a comeback.