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3 unusual facts about Zippo 200 at the Glen


Zippo 200 at the Glen

Scotland's Dario Franchitti had his greatest NASCAR finish of 5th place behind Kevin Harvick but would announce later that month that he would resign from NASCAR to return to rival racing franchise IndyCar.

2007: Kevin Harvick who was under temporary probation by NASCAR and facing controversy from media and fans; for wrecking Scott Pruett and eventually winning the NAPA 200 the previous week at Montreal; won the race winning 2 races in a row and 2 of 3 road course races of 2007.

Ambrose and Boris Said had an incident at Mexico City that spring where Said after being wrecked by him (Ambrose) furiously wagged his finger at Ambrose as he went a lap down and vowed revenge; Marcos Ambrose had to hope that Said would not commit his payback and so to try to not anger Said, Ambrose followed him to the checkers and soon a caution came out on the final turn for Steve Wallace who ran out of gas.


Jimmie Johnson's Anything with an Engine

On August 23, 2011, Johnson competed in the Zippo 200 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International, driving the No. 7 Jimmie Johnson's Anything with an Engine Chevrolet Impala for JR Motorsports.


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