how fast/slow were the drivers who are not in the top-35 of owners points and must qualify by speed to make the Federated Auto Parts 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Richmond International Raceway , where they practiced in the first practice:
the eight drivers who would make the race if things stayed the same:
#19-Bliss, 24th fastest overall
#87-Nemechek, 28th
#98-McDowell, 29th
#26-Wise, 30th
#23-Riggs, 31st
#30-Stremme, 32nd
#33-Leicht, 40th
#37-Yeley, 43rd
the two drivers who would miss the race if things stayed the same:
#91-Sorenson, 44th
#0-Green, 45th/last
(9-7-2012)
