Joey Logano showed he can race on any type of track last year when he swept the Watkins Glen International NASCAR Sprint Cup Series and Xfinity Series contests.
In addition to his Sprint Cup Series road-course win last year, he also visited Victory Lane at a short track (Bristol), two restrictor-plate tracks (Daytona and Talladega) and two 1.5-mile ovals.
He returns to Watkins Glen – which features a new racing surface this season – with his sights set on two more victories.
Logano has finished seventh or better in four of his last five starts at Watkins Glen: fifth in 2011, 32nd in 2012, seventh in 2013, sixth in 2014 and first in 2015.
In his last two starts at NASCAR’s other road course – Sonoma Raceway – Logano has finished fifth (2015) and third (2016).
The Middletown, Connecticut native has exhibited good form lately with seven top 10s in his last nine starts, including five top fives. On the season, Logano has one win, eight top-five and 13 top-10 finishes in 21 starts.
WDUN will have live MRN Radio coverage of Sunday's NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Cheez-It 355 from Watkins Glen International beginning at 1:30 pm on 102.9 FM and AM 550.
Elliott Sadler Takes NASCAR Xfinity Series Points Lead
Solid consistency has landed JR Motorsport’s Elliott Sadler the NASCAR Xfinity Series points lead, following his third-place finish at Iowa this past weekend. Sadler now also leads all championship contenders in top-10 finishes with 16, and holds a 19-point lead over second-place Daniel Suarez.
Joe Gibbs Racing’s Suarez was uncharacteristically sidelined due to engine issues this past weekend at Iowa. Advantageously, Sadler made the most of his opportunity, slicing up a difference of 14 points, and driving a 19-point stake between the two. It was Suarez’s second DNF of the season; while Sadler has yet to not finish a race.
In 19 starts this season, Sadler has posted one win (Talladega) and six top fives. His average finish of 8.1 this season is the best among the series title contenders.
Looking ahead, the JR Motorsport veteran Sadler has made seven starts at Watkins Glen, claiming one top five, four top 10s and an average finish of 11.3. Sadler has finished in the top 10 in his last three starts at WGI.
WDUN will have live MRN Radio coverage of Saturday's NASCAR Xfinity Series Zippo 200 from Watkins Glen International beginning at 1:30 pm on 102.9 FM.
Race Weekend Preview
NASCAR Sprint Cup Series
Next Race: Cheez-It 355 at The Glen
The Place: Watkins Glen International
The Date: Sunday, Aug. 7
The Time: 2:30 p.m. ET
TV: USA, 2 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 220.5 miles (90 laps)
NASCAR Xfinity Series
Next Race: Zippo 200
The Place: Watkins Glen International
The Date: Saturday, Aug. 6
The Time: 2 p.m. ET
TV: CNBC, 1:30 p.m. ET
Radio: MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Distance: 200.9 miles (82 laps)
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