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THE RACE: MICHIGAN INT'L SPEEDWAY - VFW 200

Camping World Truck Series Race #9 of 25 for the 2010 Season

Last Race - Texas Motor Speedway
Next Race - Iowa Speedway

Race & TV Info

Race: Saturday, June 12, 2010
Length: 100 Laps, 200 Miles
Track Layout: 2.0 Miles
2009 Winner: #6-Colin Braun
2009 Pole: #15-Brian Ickler
TV: SPEED Prerace 1:30pm - Race 2:00pm/et
Radio: MRN
Announcers: Rick Allen, Phil Parsons, Michael Waltrip
Pit Reporters: Ray Dunlap, Adam Alexander
Pre-race Host: Krista Voda

Event Schedule

Thursday, June 10th

Friday, June 11th

10:30 AM 11:20 AM NCWTS PRACTICE

1:10 PM 2:30 PM NCWTS FINAL PRACTICE

Saturday, June 12th

9:30 AM NCWTS QUALIFYING (TWO LAPS, ALL POSITIONS)

2:00 PM NCWTS RACE (100 LAPS, 200 MILES)

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Race Rundown

Almirola wins at Michigan: #51-Aric Almirola took over the lead with just seven laps to go, to win the VFW 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway. A restart with less than ten laps remaining, saw three-wide racing between Almirola and then race leader #30-Todd Bodine and #18-Kyle Busch running in third. Almirola, sandwiched in the middle, held onto his position, making the pass on the inside to take the lead from Bodine and go on to pick up the win. Bodine finished second, with Busch third. It was Almirola's second series win; his previous win came earlier this season at Dover. This is the first win for Billy Ballew Motorsports at Michigan. Rounding out the top ten were; #33-Ron Hornaday Jr., #3-Austin Dillon, #17-Timothy Peters, #23-Jason White, #81-David Starr, #2-Elliott Sadler, #15-Nelson Piquet. There were 20 lead changes among 10 drivers, with five cautions for 24 laps. Complete race results are posted on the Michigan Race Page.(Unofficial)(6-12-2010)

Post Race Fast Facts:
Race Winner: Aric Almirola
Age: 26
Team: No. 51 - Zyclara / Graceway Pharmaceuticals Toyota
Owner: Billy Ballew
Crew Chief: Richie Wauters
*Aric Almirola won the VFW 200, his second victory in 58 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.
*There were a NASCAR Camping World Truck Series track record 20 lead changes. The previous record for lead changes at Michigan was 18 in 2004.
*This is his second victory and seventh top-10 finish in 2010.
*This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in two races at Michigan International Speedway.
*Todd Bodine (second) posted his fifth top-10 finish in six races at Michigan International Speedway. It is his eighth top-10 finish in 2010.
*Kyle Busch (third) posted his fifth top-10 finish in five races at Michigan International Speedway.
*Austin Dillon (fifth) was the highest finishing rookie.
(NASCAR PR)(6-12-2010)

Race Awards:
Featherlite Most Improved Driver: Chris Fontaine, #84 12 Places
Keystone 21 Means 21 Pole Award: Austin Dillon, #3 176.488 mph
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race: Todd Bodine, #30
Mobil 1 Command Performance Driver of the Race: Aric Almirola, #51
O'Reilly Auto Parts Position Improvement Award: David Starr, #81 16 places
Raybestos Rookie of the Race: Austin Dillon, #3
Sunoco Diamond Performance: Aric Almirola, #51
WIX Filters Lap Leader: Austin Dillon, #3 18 Laps(NASCAR PR)(6-12-2010)

Lucky Dog Awards - Who got a lap back on each caution at Michigan: (and finish)
Caution 1: #84-Chris Fontaine, 17th
Caution 2: #90-Brad Sweet, 19th
Caution 3: #57-Norm Benning, 28th
Caution 4: #81-David Starr, 8th
Caution 5: #84-Chris Fontaine, 17th
(NASCAR PR)(6-12-2010)
Driver Point Standings following Michigan:
1) #30-Todd Bodine, 1443
2) #51-Aric Almirola, 1388 -55
3) #17-Timothy Peters, 1278 -165
4) #33-Ron Hornaday Jr., 1273 -170
5) #13-Johnny Sauter, 1179 -264
6) #5-Mike Skinner, 1171 -272
7) #23-Jason White, 1145 -298
8) #81-David Starr, 1132 -311
9) #4-Ricky Carmichael, 1107 -336
10) #88-Matt Crafton, 1098 -345
Complete driver point standings are posted on the Michigan Point Standings Page.(Unofficial)(6-12-2010)
Owner point standings: following the VFW 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway are posted on the Michigan Owner Standings Page.(Unofficial)(6-12-2010)
Dillon wins Michigan pole: #3-Austin Dillon put down a qualifying lap of 176.488 mph to win the pole for the VFW 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway. This is Dillon's second career pole and comes on the heels of his first just last week at Texas Motor Speedway. Rounding out the top ten were; #33-Ron Hornaday Jr., #31-James Buescher, #88-Matt Crafton, #2-Elliott Sadler, #13-Johnny Sauter, #30-Todd Bodine, #18-Kyle Busch, #60-Stacy Compton, #51-Aric Almirola. DNQ-none. Complete starting lineup is posted on the Michigan Lineup Page.(6-12-2010)
Hornaday leads first Michigan practice: #33-Ron Hornaday Jr. was the fastest on track with a top speed of 178.735 mph to lead the opening practice session for the VFW 200 at Michigan Int'l Speedway. Rounding out the top ten were; #3-Austin Dillon, #31-James Buescher, #30-Todd Bodine, #88-Matt Crafton, #18-Kyle Busch, #13-Johnny Sauter, #15-Nelson Piquet, #4-Ricky Carmichael, #2-Elliott Sadler. There were 35 trucks on track for the first session. Complete practice speeds are posted on the Michigan Practice Speeds Page.(6-11-2010)
Official Entry List: There are 36 trucks on the Official Entry List for the VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway. A couple of driver changes: #16-JC Stout, replacing Justin Hobgood originally slated for the #61 RWR Chevy; #21-Chad McCumbee, replacing Butch Miller in the ASI Limited Dodge for SS Green Light Racing. Complete entry list is posted on the Michigan Entry Page.(6-11-2010)
Preliminary Entry List: There are 36 trucks on the Preliminary Entry List for the VFW 200 at Michigan International Speedway. Complete entry list is posted on the Michigan Entry Page.(6-7-2010)
Some Notes:
#01-Michael Guerity, driver, Koma Unwind/IamAFootSoldier.com Chevy
#2-Elliott Sadler, driver, Grange Insurance Chevy
#07-Donny Lia, driver, SS Green Light Chevy
#16-Wes Burton, driver, TBA Chevy
#46-Chase Austin, driver, TGR Dodge
#48-Hermie Sadler, driver, TGR Dodge
#60-Stacy Compton, driver, returns to the SafeAuto Chevy
#61-Justin Hobgood, driver, third entry for Rick Ware Racing
#87-Chris Jones, driver, returns to his own team, Copy Wizard Chevy
#90-Brad Sweet, driver, returns with Stringer Motorsports Toyota(6-7-2010)
UPDATE:
#16-Wes Burton, withdrawn
#84-Chris Fontaine, driver, Glendon Enterprises Chevy added(6-9-2010)

NASCAR's News & Notes

Truck Series News & Notes - Michigan Int'l Speedway

Veterans Left Without Wins At Michigan International Speedway

Brazilian Driver Piquet Jr. Making Noise

Carmichael Back To Dirt For Prelude To The Dream

New Winner At Michigan A Guarantee This Time Around

Kyle Busch: Owner/Teacher At Kyle Busch Motorsports

If You Take Your Seat Too Soon At Michigan, You Might Miss Something

Piquet Jr. On The Right Track With Veteran Crew Chief

Rookie Roundup

NCWTS, Etc.

Driver Points

Skinner Slowly But Surely Gaining Momentum In 2010 Season

Carmichael, Dillon Team Up For Prelude To The Dream

Up Next: Iowa Speedway

Additional Michigan Camping World Truck Series Race Info:
Michigan Int'l Speedway
ESPN.com
SPEEDtv.com
NASCAR.com

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