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Auto Racing By the numbers: On the road again

Sunday, August 12, 2001

Compiled by Chris Dolack

Although he is having a tough season, Mark Martin is historically the best driver of those with at least five starts at Watkins Glen International, site of today's Global Crossing at the Glen:

DriverRacesWinsAvg. finish
Mark Martin1335.1
Jeff Gordon839.1
Wally Dallenbach9010.1
Rusty Wallace15212.8
Bill Elliott14013.4

 

Why is qualifying important at the Glen?

Here is a breakdown of where the winners in the past 15 races at the Glen have started:

Starting positionWins
First5
Second2
Third through fifth2
Sixth through 10th1
11th through 20th5
21st or higher0

Starting positionWinning Pct.
Front row47%
Top five60%
Top 1067%
11th-20th33%
21st or higher0%

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