The 2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series rolls into Watkins Glen on Sunday for the Finger Lakes 355. Jeff Gordon picked up a win he desperately needed last week to gain possession of a Wild Card spot -- for the moment. There are a handful of drivers within striking distance of the Wild Card with five races left to go before the cutoff. The field has already admitted that they'll all be trying to make sure Gordon doesn't pick up the win.
Gordon will be 12th in the staring lineup on Sunday and will be driving with purpose in what promises to be perhaps the most unpredictable race of the season.
Sunday's race will be televised on ESPN. The green flag is scheduled to wave at 10:20 a.m. PT. There is a low chance of rain and the temperature should be in the high 70s. There IS live streaming of the race today, which can be found at NASCAR.com's "RaceBuddy" site and on the "Watch ESPN" app. If you'll be away from your computer and TV, check the Motor Racing Network's web site for a list of affiliate radio stations in your area.
Here is the starting lineup for Sunday's Finger Lakes 355 at Watkins Glen:
- Juan Pablo Montoya
- Kyle Busch
- Jimmie Johnson
- Brad Keselowski
- Marcos Ambrose
- Ryan Newman
- Tony Stewart
- Clint Bowyer
- Martin Truex Jr.
- Jamie McMurray
- Michael McDowell
- Jeff Gordon
- Regan Smith
- Joey Logano
- Greg Biffle
- Dale Earnhardt Jr.
- Sam Hornish Jr.
- Carl Edwards
- Kevin Harvick
- Kasey Kahne
- Scott Speed
- Paul Menard
- Denny Hamlin
- Matt Kenseth
- Boris Said
- Bobby Labonte
- Kurt Busch
- Jeff Burton
- Aric Almirola
- Casey Mears
- Dave Blaney
- David Ragan
- Brian Vickers
- David Gilliland
- Landon Cassill
- Joe Nemechek
- JJ Yeley
- Josh Wise
- Stephen Leicht
- Mike Bliss
- Jason Leffler
- Travis Kvapil
- Patrick Long
For more on the Bay Area drivers and their chase for the Cup, stay tuned to this StoryStream. For all news and information regarding the 2012 Sprint Cup Series, please visit NASCAR Ranting & Raving or check out SB Nation's dedicated NASCAR hub.
