Bliss Fights Until the End to Finish 15th at Charlotte

Race Summary: Two time Charlotte Nationwide Series winner, Mike Bliss made his 28^th career start Friday night at the 32^nd Annual Dollar General 300 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Starting 24^th, Bliss was quick to break into the top-20 by lap 13.  Radioing that the No. 19 Toyota Camry was a little tight on the gas, Crew Chief Paul Clapprood made slight changes throughout the event. By the time the third caution of the night fell on lap 89, Bliss, a lap down and in 19^thposition, decided with Clapprood to take the wave around to be put back on the lead lap. Although there were five caution flags thrown throughout the event, Bliss stayed out of trouble and maintained his top-20 status through the remaining laps of the event, gaining a 15^th place finish (his ninth of the season).

Started: 24^th

Finished: 15^th

Bliss advanced six positions in the first 13 laps.

Took the wave around during the event’s third caution

Third week in a row Bliss earned a top-15 finish.

The results from the Dollar General 300 marked Bliss’ ninth top-15 finish of the season.

Bliss still occupies the 13^th position in the Nationwide Series Driver Point Standings, -13 points behind 12^th.

Bliss: “The track changes so much from day to night. We had a good foundation set-up wise and plugged away at making small adjustments throughout the night. Towards the end of the race the car was getting a lot better. My guys did a good job at preparing a fast Toyota Camry.”