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Weekend Motorsports Roundup: August 11-12, 2012
Weekend Motorsports Roundup: August 11-12, 2012-June 2024
2024-02-19 EST 22:11:50

Welcome to the Jalopnik Weekend Motorsports Roundup, where we let you know what's going on in the world of racing, where you can see it, and talk about it all in one convenient place. Where else would you want to spend your weekend?

The 2012 Summer Olympics come to a close this weekend, but don't be sad! You've got racing to fill the massive hole in your heart. While there's no Formula 1 this weekend, and there won't be until the end of the month, we do have plenty of racing at Watkins Glen.

All times Eastern.

NASCAR Nationwide Cup Zippo 200 at The Glen Qualifying

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, New York

9:30 a.m. on ESPN 2

NASCAR Sprint Cup Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen Qualifying

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, New York

11:30 a.m. on ESPN 2

AMA Motocross Moto-X 338

Southwick, Massachusetts

1 p.m. on FUEL

NASCAR Nationwide Cup Zippo 200 at The Glen Race

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, New York

2 p.m. on ABC

Rolex Sports Car Series Continental Tire 200

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, New York

6 p.m. on SPEED

NASCAR Sprint Cup Finger Lakes 355 at The Glen Race

Watkins Glen International

Watkins Glen, New York

12 p.m. on ESPN

Did we miss any? Who do you think will win? Let us know in the comments below.

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