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INDYCAR News and Notes – Aug. 6, 2015

NBCSN's same-day broadcast Aug. 2 of the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio drew an average viewership of 666,000, making it the most-watched Verizon IndyCar Series race on the network since NBC Sports Group acquired INDYCAR cable exclusivity in 2008.

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Larson on the anniversary of his first sprint car win: “Won my first sprint car race on this day in 2007 @pvllspeedway. Was slick to a huge cushion. Passed my buddy @MasonMooreRacin with 4 to go”

Landon Cassill Watkins Glen preview

It’s on the road again this week for Landon Cassill. Cassill will return to the JD Motorsports with Gary Keller 01 Chevrolet in Saturday’s Zippo 200 at the Glen at Watkins Glen International in New York.

Ross Chastain Watkins Glen preview

In a year of many firsts, Ross Chastain will record another this weekend. Chastain is scheduled to race for the first time on the Watkins Glen International road course, competing in Saturday’s Zippo 200 at the Glen, the 20th race of the Xfinity Series season.

Michael Self Watkins Glen preview

With his inaugural Xfinity Series start under his belt, Michael Self rolls on to Race Two this weekend. And it’s another challenge. After finishing 32nd in last week’s race at Iowa Speedway, Self will drive again for JD Motorsports with Gary Keller Saturday in the Zippo 200 at the Glen, the first road-course race of the Xfinity season.

Honda Indy 200 Post-Event Infractions, Manufacturer Championship Points Update

INDYCAR announced the following post-event infractions and manufacturer championship points updates following the Honda Indy 200 at Mid-Ohio, which was held Aug. 2 at Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course

Seven Indy Lights Drivers to Receive Valuable Indy Car Test Time at Sonoma

Seven Indy Lights Presented by Cooper Tires drivers, including the top three in the championship standings, will share a test day in Verizon IndyCar Series cars with Verizon IndyCar Series drivers Aug. 13 on the 2.385-mile, 12-turn Sonoma Raceway road course in Sonoma, Calif.

Michael Annett Race Preview: Watkins Glen

The NASCAR Sprint Cup Series makes its final road course stop of the 2015 season this weekend at Watkins Glen International in New York, where Michael Annett is prepared to add right turns to his driving repertoire on the winding 2.45-mile track.

Cheez-It 355 at the Glen Advance Notes – Chip Ganassi Racing with Felix Sabates

While the forecast looks great for this weekend in Watkins Glen, should rain appear, expect cars to remain on-track and racing. As was the case for the road course race at Sonoma Raceway, NSCS teams will have rain tires ready for use if a shower or two pop up during the weekend.

NSCS No. 51 Watkins Glen Race Preview

"I can't wait to get to Watkins Glen [International]. As the years have gone on, I've really grown to like road course racing. After racing the Sprint Cup car at Watkins Glen last year, I feel like I'm much more prepared for this weekend's race.

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