Tag: Zippo 200

The three Penske cars combined to lead 73 of the 82 laps in the Zippo 200 and swept the top two spots while leaving the rest of the field to fight for the leftovers. Logano was running inside the top five on the final lap as well but ran out of fuel which relegated him to a disappointing 21st place finish. Brad Keselowski was able to hold off teammate and NASCAR Nationwide Series (NNS) title threat, Sam Hornish Jr for the victory; the 24th of his NNS career and his 4th in his last four starts.

The race started off with a jaw-dropping moment when Kyle Busch spun just seconds after the initial start while trying to take the lead. He escaped with only minor damage until Mike Wallace made heavy contact with the left front of the No.54. Kyle Busch finished the race 24th and five laps down while his rival in the owner’s championship, Brad Keselowski put the No.22 in victory lane and significantly cut down the 54’s points lead.

Austin Dillon was able to maintain his position at the top of the standings, although it did shrink after a 12th place finish which could partly be attributed to fuel pick-up problems.

Sam Hornish Jr. is just eight markers back of Austin with Regan Smith five points back. Sadler and Vickers are also within reasonable striking distance.

The NNS will return to a road course again next weekend with their inaugural trip to Mid-Ohio.

1.) Brad Keselowski

2.) Sam Hornish Jr.

3.) Brian Vickers

4.) Regan Smith

5.) Elliott Sadler

6.) Parker Kligerman

7.) Justin Allgaier

8.) Cole Whitt

9.) Nelson Piquet Jr.

10.) Trevor Bayne

11.) Brian Scott

12.) Austin Dillon

13.) Alex Bowman

14.) Brendan Gaughan

15.) Travis Pastrana

16.) Reed Sorenson

17.) Landon Cassill

18.) Kasey Kahne

19.) Kyle Kelley

20.) Jeremy Clements

21.) Joey Logano

22.) Michael Annett

23.) Bryan Silas

24.) Kyle Busch

25.) Derek White

26.) Andrew Ranger

27.) Mike Bliss

28.) Eric McClure

29.) Tony Raines

30.) Kyle Larson

31.) Carl Long

32.) Anthony Gandon

33.) Joey Gase

34.) Kenny Habul

35.) Morgan Shepherd

36.) Blake Koch

37.) Jeff Green

38.) TJ Bell

39.) Josh Wise

40.) Mike Wallace