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The Championship Breakdown:
Iowa Speedway
USAR ProCup, Paul Warner (September 14, 2007)
(Click Here for Original Article)
Myrtle Beach, SC — Round No. 1 of the Championship Series is
in the books. Bobby Gill made the most notable gains in the
standings, pulling to within 20 points of Gary St. Amant, but
several other drivers also raced their way into championship
contention at Mansfield. For several drivers, their championship
hopes took a big blow at Mansfield.
Now there are just four races left to decide the overall Hooters Pro
Cup Champion, Miller Lite Rookie of the Year and the recipients of
over $1,000,000 in purse and point funds.
Below is the top 20 in Championship Series points, a Mansfield
Review and a Iowa Preview.
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3. Benny Gordon (Car No. 66n Samuel Metals/The
Works Ford)
Finish at Mansfield: 5th
Championship Series Points: 295
Points behind 1st: 60
Points ahead of 4th: 14
Point positions gained/lost at Mansfield: 0
Season Avg. Finish: 7.6
Last Five Races Avg. Finish: 2.6
Mansfield Review
When Gordon got around Mark McFarland after the round of
pit stops, everyone assumed that he would mow down the
rest of the field. But it didn’t happen. A horde of
late-race cautions kept the former champ from advancing
past fifth towards the end of the event. If fifth place
is Gordon’s worst finish of the Championship Series,
he’ll be fine. |
Iowa Preview
Gordon led one lap last year at Iowa and finished 15th. Gordon was
struggling coming into Iowa last year, however. This year, Gordon
seems to be peaking at the right time. He has to be considered a
legitimate threat at Iowa.
Best Finish at Iowa: 15th (9/15/06)
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