how fast/slow were the drivers who are not in the top-35 of owners points and must qualify by speed to make the Sprint Cup Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway, where they practiced in the first practice:
the eight drivers who would make the race if things stayed the same:
#21-Bayne, 21st fastest overall
#98-McDowell, 24th
#30-Stremme, 25th
#37-Yeley, 33th
#95-Speed, 34th
#91-Sorenson, 36th
#23-Riggs, 37th
#33-Leicht, 38th
the four drivers who would miss the race if things stayed the same:
#49-Leffler, 39th
#87-Nemechek, 40th
#26-Wise, 41st
#19-Bliss, 47th/last
(8-31-2012)
