He stayed out on the track as his competitors came in to pit for fresh tires. Track position was key but Biffle was able to hold on during a series of late race cautions and challenges for the lead from Jason Leffler. Biffle took the lead on lap 98 and held it for the race high 106 laps.Jeff Gross/Getty Images
"Man I was really worried" Biffle said in victory lane. "I thought we were sitting ducks, but these tires are so good."
It marks Biffle's 2nd win in the series this season. Biffle ended a 76 race winless streak @ Vegas last month, the last NNS race he was entered in.
The victory was win 100 in the series for team owner, Jack Roush.
Nationwide Series regulars Jason Leffler finished 2nd followed by Brad Keselowski.
Biffle's Roush teammate Carl Edwards led early on for 79 laps before car problems (broken valve spring in motor) ended his night. Edwards finished 33rd. Needless to say, it was a bad points night for him. Edwards dropped to 2nd in the series standings. Kyle Busch also had issues during the night but was able to come back for a 10th place finish. Kyle now leads the standings by 47 points over Edwards.
There were 9 caution for 43 laps and 6 lead changes among 5 drivers: C. Edwards 0; J. Logano 1-6; C. Edwards 7-23; M. Waltrip 24-27; K. Busch 28-35; C. Edwards 36-97; G. Biffle 98-203.
18 cars finished on the lead lap.
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