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August 8, 2002
2:35 PM EDT (1835 GMT)
What:
Sirius Satellite at The Glen
NASCAR Winston Cup Series Race No. 22 of 36
Where:
Watkins Glen International, Watkins Glen, N.Y.
2.45-Mile Asphalt Road Course
When:
Sunday, Aug. 11, 2002
1 p.m. ET
Distance:
220.5 Miles / 90 Laps
Posted Awards:
$3,634,749
Field:
Field consists of the fastest 36 cars through time trials. Also, seven provisional starting positions based on 2002 owner points, for maximum 43-car field. The 43rd position is reserved for a past Winston Cup Series champion, if needed. If unused, it will go to the next eligible owner.
Sanction:
National Association for Stock Car Auto Racing (NASCAR)
Promoter:
Watkins Glen International
TV:
NBC (Live)
Pre-Race Show: 12:30 p.m. ET
Pre-Race Host: Bill Weber
Race Coverage: 1 p.m. ET
Announcers: Allen Bestwick, Benny Parsons and Wally Dallenbach
Pit Reporters: Bill Weber, Dave Burns, Marty Snider and Matt Yocum
Radio:
MRN Radio (Live)
Airtime: 12:30 p.m. ET
Booth Announcers: Barney Hall and Joe Moore
Turn Announcers: Dave Moody, Steve Parker and Dan Hubbard
Pit Announcers: Jim Phillips, Winston Kelley and Gary Montgomery
Records:
Qualifying: 122.697 mph, 71.884 seconds, Dale Jarrett, Ford, Aug. 10, 2001
Race: 103.030 mph, Mark Martin, Ford, Aug. 13, 1995
The Racetrack:
Watkins Glen International is a 2.45-mile asphalt road course with nine turns and varying degrees of banking and elevation changes, as well as variable length straightaways.
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