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By the Numbers: Watkins Glen

WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. -- Watkins Glen International, the legendary upstate New York high-speed road course, returned to the NASCAR Cup schedule in 1986, having first hosted Buck Baker's victory in 1957.

Because of its positioning in relation to the cutoff point for the Chase for the Nextel Cup, Sunday's Sirius at The Glen has become a critical event for a number of competitors who are fighting to maintain or achieve positions in the top 10 in the standings.

2.45 -- The length in miles of a lap of Watkins Glen International.

Mark Martin

3 -- The number of consecutive races won from the pole by Mark Martin, from 1993-1995.

3 -- Poles won by Mark Martin and Dale Earnhardt.

3 -- The number of drivers who have competed in all 18 Modern Era races: Ricky Rudd, Rusty Wallace and Michael Waltrip.

4 -- The number of wins for Jeff Gordon.

5.6 -- Tony Stewart's average starting position, best among drivers with more than five starts.

6 -- The number of wins for car owner Rick Hendrick.

6.375 -- Mark Martin's average finish, best of all drivers with more than three starts.

7 -- The number of races won from the pole position.

Jeff Gordon

8 -- The number of road course wins for Jeff Gordon.

10 -- The leading number of races won by Chevrolet.

11 -- The listed number of turns at Watkins Glen.

13 -- The number of races won from the first three starting positions.

14 -- The number of times Mark Martin has finished in the top 10.

18 -- The furthest back a race winner has started.

103.030 -- Mark Martin's race record average speed, set in 1995.

Kyle Petty

124.580 -- Jeff Gordon's track record Bud Pole Qualifying speed set in 2003.

204 -- Laps led by Mark Martin.

220.5 -- The total number of miles covered.

700 -- Kyle Petty's career starts.

$4,615,500 -- Posted awards for the Sirius at The Glen.