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Article: Gordon spins; Stewart wins Leader's mistake drops him to ninth at Watkins Glen.(Sports)
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- Albany Times Union (Albany, NY)
- Article date:
- August 13, 2007
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Byline: JOHN KEKIS - Associated Press
WATKINS GLEN - Tony Stewart was more stunned than anyone. With just two laps remaining in Sunday's Centurion Boats at The Glen at Watkins Glen International, Jeff Gordon had a two car-length lead on Stewart. NASCAR's top two road racers were preparing for a final clash.
It never happened. Gordon spun out on his own heading into the first turn, Stewart zoomed past, held off a late charge from Carl Edwards and won for the third time in four races.
"Trust me, I was probably the most shocked person," Stewart said after his 36th career victory, tying him for 19th all-time with Dale Jarrett. "Our only shot of ...