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Chasing Glory
LARS ANDERSON
September 10, 2012
Handicapping NASCAR's postseason contenders
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September 10, 2012

Chasing Glory

Handicapping NASCAR's postseason contenders

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ODDS: 3--1

16th

MARCOS AMBROSE

706 points

Like the drivers below him, Ambrose can only make the Chase by finding his way to Victory Lane. The Aussie, who won in August on the road course at Watkins Glen International, is a specialist on tracks that feature both left and right turns. Unfortunately for him, Richmond is a .75-mile oval.

ODDS: 30--1

17th

RYAN NEWMAN

697 points

Of all the Chase long shots, Newman has the best chance to sneak in. Six of his 16 career wins have come on short tracks that have characteristics similar to Richmond's. One thing working against Newman: His last season with more than one win was 2004.

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