Saturday, February 28, 2009

NNS - Sam's Town 300

Greg Biffle says Viva Las Vegas! Sorry, I couldn't resist the pun.

Greg Biffle ended a 76 winless streak Saturday afternoon in Las Vegas. It wasn't an easy for him. On the way to the checkered flag, Biffle was caught speeding on pit road, had another bad pit stop, ran out of gas while leading and had to hold off a charge from his teammate 'Cuzin' Carl on a green white checkered finish. Edwards congratulated Biffle personally after the race in victory lane.
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It's Biffle's 19th career win and first since Feb. 25, 2006 at Auto Club Speedway.

Edwards finished 2nd followed by Brian Vickers, Jason Leffler and Dale Jr.

There were 17 lead changes among 12 drivers:

S. Speed 1-2; K. Harvick 3-30; K. Bires 31; M. Bliss 32-47; K. Harvick 48-55; C. Edwards 56-70; K. Harvick 71; C. Edwards 72-74; K. Harvick 75-78; C. Edwards 79-95; J. Allgaier # 96-100; G. Biffle 101-146; D. Hamlin 147-153; B. Vickers 154-164; B. Gaughan # 165-167; J. Burton 168; D. Ragan 169; G. Biffle 170-209.

Biffle led twice for the race high 86 laps.

There were 12 cautions for a record 60 laps. Denny Hamlin was involved in a fiery wreck 3 laps from the finish. He brushed the wall which led to a blown tire. Mike Bliss had no where to go but underneath Hamlin's car. Thankfully, both drivers are fine.

Carl Edwards leads the point standings by 48 over Brian Vickers.

If this race is any indication for tomorrow's, buckle yourself in! It's going to be good long ride!

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