CONCORD, N.C. – Ambrose has plenty of momentum heading into Thunder Valley this weekend as he comes off of his second-consecutive top-five finish in Michigan last weekend. Ambrose will look to keep his streak alive this weekend as he will make his eighth career NASCAR Sprint Cup Series start at Bristol Motor Speedway.
In addition to attempting to bring home his third-consecutive top five, Ambrose is looking for his second win of the season to help secure a wild card spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup. The two Chase wild cards go to the drivers 11th-20th in the standings with the most wins. If drivers are tied for one of those spots, points are used to determine who gets in. Kasey Kahne is the only driver with two wins, almost guaranteeing him a spot. That leaves one spot available and Ambrose is tied with four other divers with one win apiece. A victory in Bristol this weekend could go a long way in making Ambrose’s dream of being in the Chase a reality.
The Australian native has ...
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