After week one, the DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout bracket competition showcased existing and new rivalries for 32 NASCAR Sprint Cup SeriesTM drivers narrowing the competitive field to 16. Drivers will accrue a total of $400,000 for charity while one fan will win a new truck from the manufacturer of the winning driver. The fan to complete a perfect bracket will win $1 million.
Week 1 Fast Facts:
Each driver progressing into Round 2 has earned $3,125 for his charity of choice.
Following Pocono, 90 fans have a perfect bracket and a chance to win $1 million.
Joey Logano, race leader going into a one hour and 40 minute rain delay, lost his position in the DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout to 11th-place finisher Tony Stewart.
An early wreck at lap 20 sent David Ragan and the #6 Ford to the garage. Ragan lost his seat in the DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout to Mark Martin.
Clint Bowyer and Marcos Ambrose battled for Round 2 in the DIRECTV Head2Head Knockout until the checkered flag. Bowyer finished 18th just fractions ahead of Ambrose in 20th position. See results on Jayski’s NASCAR Charity page. More info at directv.com and see the game at ESPN. Feel free to join the group Jayski “Fan”atics run by Mark Garrow.(8-9-2011)
