What TV don't show ya

[HardScrabble]

Much was made of no passing at New Hampshire yesterday. The folks who track Jr's race made the following passing estimates for the #8 car. None of these were accomplished by Jr's pit stops, which were pretty poor yesterday and cost him spots for the most part.

Passing Passing Passing
It is estimated that Dale Jr. passed 52 cars during the abbreviated race this afternoon.
Laps Progression Positions Gained
1 - 20 37th to 27th 10 (Lap 20: Pit Stop 1)
21 - 75 35th to 26th 9 (Lap 75: Pit Stop 2)
76 - 160 30th to 8th 22 (Lap 160: Pit Stop 3)
161 - 207 21st to 11th 11 (Race ends early due to Rain)

 

[TN-Ward-Fan]

Not taking into account passing lapped cars either, those are just passes for position. The track was in better condition for this race than it has been, and better than I expected. No chunks of asphalt flying around at least. I still hate the place.