CARFAX 250 - MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Nationwide Series Race #23 of 35 for the 2010 season
Michigan Race Page
Race Results
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 23
CARFAX "250"
MICHIGAN INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY
Brooklyn, MI - August 14, 2010
2-Mile Oval
125 Laps - 250 Miles Purse: $1,115,102
Fin |
Str |
Car |
Series |
Bonus |
Driver |
Leader |
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Pos |
Pos |
No |
Driver |
Team |
Laps |
Points |
Points |
Rating |
Winnings |
Status |
tms |
Laps |
1 |
1 |
22 |
Brad Keselowski |
Discount Tire Dodge |
125 |
195 |
10 |
150 |
$38,545 |
Running |
4 |
89 |
2 |
14 |
60 |
Carl Edwards |
Valvoline Ford |
125 |
175 |
5 |
120.5 |
37,600 |
Running |
2 |
19 |
3 |
10 |
18 |
Kyle Busch |
Z-Line Designs Toyota |
125 |
165 |
0 |
108.9 |
25,875 |
Running |
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4 |
7 |
12 |
Justin Allgaier |
Verizon Wireless Dodge |
125 |
165 |
5 |
104.1 |
27,193 |
Running |
1 |
2 |
5 |
11 |
98 |
Paul Menard |
Richmond/Menards Ford |
125 |
160 |
5 |
117.6 |
18,475 |
Running |
2 |
12 |
6 |
9 |
20 |
Joey Logano |
GameStop Toyota |
125 |
150 |
0 |
101.6 |
19,100 |
Running |
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7 |
23 |
88 |
Elliott Sadler |
GT Vodka Chevy |
125 |
151 |
5 |
88.1 |
17,110 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
8 |
13 |
32 |
Reed Sorenson |
Dollar General Stores Toyota |
125 |
142 |
0 |
96.5 |
24,113 |
Running |
||
9 |
3 |
16 |
Colin Braun # |
Con-way Ford |
125 |
143 |
5 |
92.9 |
24,418 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
10 |
15 |
33 |
Kevin Harvick |
Jimmy John's Chevy |
125 |
134 |
0 |
97.3 |
17,775 |
Running |
||
11 |
8 |
99 |
Trevor Bayne |
Out! Pet Care Toyota |
125 |
130 |
0 |
107 |
26,168 |
Running |
||
12 |
2 |
00 |
Ryan Truex |
NAPA Toyota |
125 |
127 |
0 |
99 |
17,300 |
Running |
||
13 |
6 |
6 |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr # |
Roush-Fenway Ford |
125 |
124 |
0 |
86.6 |
22,468 |
Running |
||
14 |
19 |
10 |
Tayler Malsam |
Iron Horse Jeans Toyota |
125 |
121 |
0 |
83.7 |
21,943 |
Running |
||
15 |
12 |
11 |
Brian Scott # |
AccuDoc Toyota |
125 |
118 |
0 |
80.2 |
22,668 |
Running |
||
16 |
17 |
15 |
Michael Annett |
Germain.com Toyota |
125 |
115 |
0 |
83.4 |
21,693 |
Running |
||
17 |
21 |
09 |
John Wes Townley |
Zaxby's Ford |
125 |
112 |
0 |
67.6 |
21,843 |
Running |
||
18 |
22 |
66 |
Steve Wallace |
5-hour Energy Toyota |
124 |
109 |
0 |
72.9 |
21,593 |
Running |
||
19 |
34 |
40 |
Mike Bliss |
Westerman Companies Chevy |
124 |
106 |
0 |
67.7 |
21,543 |
Running |
||
20 |
26 |
01 |
Mike Wallace |
JDavisMotorsports.com Chevy |
124 |
103 |
0 |
62.6 |
22,643 |
Running |
||
21 |
18 |
87 |
Joe Nemechek |
HostGator.com Chevy |
123 |
100 |
0 |
69.5 |
21,418 |
Running |
||
22 |
30 |
70 |
Shelby Howard |
Foretravel Chevy |
123 |
97 |
0 |
66.4 |
21,368 |
Running |
||
23 |
25 |
35 |
Jason Keller |
TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
123 |
94 |
0 |
62.2 |
21,718 |
Running |
||
24 |
37 |
34 |
Tony Raines |
Long John Silver's Chevy |
123 |
91 |
0 |
59.6 |
21,268 |
Running |
||
25 |
29 |
04 |
Jeremy Clements |
Boudreaux's Butt Paste Chevy |
123 |
88 |
0 |
49.9 |
21,668 |
Running |
||
26 |
28 |
49 |
Mark Green |
FX Network/Sons of Anarchy Chevy |
123 |
85 |
0 |
56 |
14,675 |
Running |
||
27 |
33 |
7 |
Danica Patrick |
Hot Wheels/GoDaddy.com Chevy |
121 |
82 |
0 |
46.4 |
21,093 |
Running |
||
28 |
38 |
81 |
Michael McDowell |
MacDonald Motorsports Dodge |
121 |
79 |
0 |
45.9 |
21,443 |
Running |
||
29 |
42 |
28 |
Kenny Wallace |
Federated Auto Parts Chevy |
121 |
76 |
0 |
35.8 |
20,993 |
Running |
||
30 |
39 |
24 |
Eric McClure |
Kroger Ford |
121 |
73 |
0 |
38 |
21,243 |
Running |
||
31 |
31 |
68 |
Carl Long |
FleurDeLis Construction Chevy |
119 |
70 |
0 |
40.2 |
14,420 |
Running |
||
32 |
16 |
62 |
Brendan Gaughan |
South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota |
116 |
67 |
0 |
68.6 |
20,828 |
Power Steering |
||
33 |
41 |
23 |
Robert Richardson |
R3 Motorsports Chevy |
112 |
64 |
0 |
42.2 |
20,793 |
Accident |
||
34 |
4 |
38 |
Jason Leffler |
Great Clips/Old Navy Toyota |
71 |
66 |
5 |
95.2 |
23,723 |
Fuel Pump |
1 |
1 |
35 |
35 |
43 |
Chase Austin |
Forgotten Harvest/Walgreens Dodge |
59 |
58 |
0 |
48.5 |
20,758 |
Engine |
||
36 |
5 |
1 |
Ryan Newman |
Phoenix Construction Chevy |
43 |
55 |
0 |
45.7 |
14,495 |
Accident |
||
37 |
40 |
21 |
Morgan Shepherd |
RCR Chevy |
20 |
52 |
0 |
36.1 |
14,225 |
Vibration |
||
38 |
20 |
26 |
Brian Keselowski |
K-Automotive Motorsports Dodge |
10 |
49 |
0 |
43.7 |
14,185 |
Vibration |
||
39 |
32 |
73 |
Derrike Cope |
Odyssey Extreme Batteries Dodge |
10 |
46 |
0 |
34.6 |
14,140 |
Ignition |
||
40 |
36 |
27 |
Josh Wise |
Baker Curb Racing Ford |
4 |
43 |
0 |
34.5 |
14,110 |
Transmission |
||
41 |
43 |
07 |
Danny Efland |
Danny Efland Racing Chevy |
3 |
40 |
0 |
30.4 |
14,080 |
Engine |
||
42 |
27 |
56 |
Kevin Lepage |
RaceDaySponsor.com Toyota |
2 |
37 |
0 |
30.9 |
14,030 |
Electrical |
||
43 |
24 |
05 |
Willie Allen |
Cash America/Owens Corning Chevy |
2 |
34 |
0 |
29.3 |
13,984 |
Transmission |
# Raybestos Rookie of the Year Contender. ** Includes race leader/most laps led bonus. * Includes race leader bonus.
Failed to qualify: (1) #89 Johnny Chapman
Race Comments: Before an estimated crowd of 40,000, Brad Keselowski won the CARFAX 250, his 10th career NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. To start the race, the following cars dropped to the rear of the field for the reasons indicated: Nos. 66, 07 (engine change); No. 28 (adjustments outside impound).
TIME OF RACE:1 hours, 39 minutes, 33 seconds AVERAGE SPEED:150.678 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY:3.179 second(s)
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: Brad Keselowski (179.556 mph. 40.099 secs.)
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Trevor Bayne (18 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Brad Keselowski
MOBIL 1 COMMAND PERFORMANCE DRIVER OF THE RACE: Justin Allgaier
RAYBESTOS ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Colin Braun
SUNOCO DIAMOND PERFORMANCE: Brad Keselowski
WIX FILTERS LAP LEADER: Jason Leffler
Caution Flags: 2 cautions for 9 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 63 - 67 (Oil On Track [66]); 113 - 116 (Debris [09]).
Lap Leaders: 11 lead changes among 7 drivers. Keselowski 1 - 36, Leffler 37, Menard 38, Braun 39, Sadler 40, Keselowski 41 - 64, Menard 65 - 75, Edwards 76 - 84, Keselowski 85 - 104, Allgaier 105 - 106, Edwards 107 - 116, Keselowski 117 - 125.
UNOFFICIAL RESULTS that were posted the day of the race
OFFICIAL RESULTS WILL be posted sometime on Monday following the race, ABOVE
Source: NASCAR Statistics
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Keselowski wins at Michigan: #22-Brad Keselowski won the CarFax 250 at Michigan International Speedway for his 4th win of the season and the 10th of his Nationwide career. He dominated the race early, fell back midway through the race, and then retook the lead on the final restart and pulled away to win. #60-Carl Edwards finished second, followed by #18-Kyle Busch, #12-Justin Allgaier, #98-Paul Menard, #20-Joey Logano, #88-Elliott Sadler, #32-Reed Sorenson, #16-Colin Braun, and #33-Kevin Harvick. There were just 2 cautions for 9 laps and 11 lead changes among 7 leaders.(8-14-2010)
Michigan Race Fast Facts:
Defending race champion Brad Keselowski again won the CARFAX 250, his 10th victory in 127 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.
This is his fourth victory and 20th top-10 finish in 2010.
This is his second victory and second top-10 finish in four races at Michigan International Speedway.
Carl Edwards (second) posted his third top-10 finish in six races at Michigan International Speedway. It is his 18th top-10 finish in 2010.
Kyle Busch (third) posted his third top-10 finish in four races at Michigan International Speedway.
Colin Braun (ninth) was the highest finishing rookie.(NASCAR Statistics)(8-14-2010)- Lucky Dogs - Who got a lap back on each caution at Michigan and their finish
Caution 1: #66-Wallace, 18th
Caution 2: #09-Townley, 17th
(NASCAR PR)(8-14-2010)
Unofficial Race Results for the CarFax 250 - Saturday, August 14, 2010
Michigan International Speedway - Brooklyn, MI - 2 Mile Paved
Total Race Length - 125 Laps - 250 Miles - Purse: $1,115,102
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Laps | Pts | Bns | Driver Rating | Winnings | Status | Tms | Laps |
| 1 | 1 | 22 | Brad Keselowski | Discount Tire Dodge | 125 | 195 | 10 | 150.0 | $38,545 | Running | 4 | 89 |
| 2 | 14 | 60 | Carl Edwards | Valvoline Ford | 125 | 175 | 5 | 120.5 | $37,600 | Running | 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 10 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Z-Line Designs Toyota | 125 | 165 | 108.9 | $25,875 | Running | |||
| 4 | 7 | 12 | Justin Allgaier | Verizon Wireless Dodge | 125 | 165 | 5 | 104.1 | $27,193 | Running | 1 | 2 |
| 5 | 11 | 98 | Paul Menard | Richmond/Menards Ford | 125 | 160 | 5 | 117.6 | $18,475 | Running | 2 | 12 |
| 6 | 9 | 20 | Joey Logano | GameStop Toyota | 125 | 150 | 101.6 | $19,100 | Running | |||
| 7 | 23 | 88 | Elliott Sadler | GT Vodka Chevy | 125 | 151 | 5 | 88.1 | $17,110 | Running | 1 | 1 |
| 8 | 13 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Stores Toyota | 125 | 142 | 96.5 | $24,113 | Running | |||
| 9 | 3 | 16 | Colin Braun # | Con-way Ford | 125 | 143 | 5 | 92.9 | $24,418 | Running | 1 | 1 |
| 10 | 15 | 33 | Kevin Harvick | Jimmy John's Chevy | 125 | 134 | 97.3 | $17,775 | Running | |||
| 11 | 8 | 99 | Trevor Bayne | Out! Pet Care Toyota | 125 | 130 | 107.0 | $26,168 | Running | |||
| 12 | 2 | 00 | Ryan Truex | NAPA Toyota | 125 | 127 | 99.0 | $17,300 | Running | |||
| 13 | 6 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. # | Roush-Fenway Ford | 125 | 124 | 86.6 | $22,468 | Running | |||
| 14 | 19 | 10 | Tayler Malsam | Iron Horse Jeans Toyota | 125 | 121 | 83.7 | $21,943 | Running | |||
| 15 | 12 | 11 | Brian Scott # | AccuDoc Toyota | 125 | 118 | 80.2 | $22,668 | Running | |||
| 16 | 17 | 15 | Michael Annett | Germain.com Toyota | 125 | 115 | 83.4 | $21,693 | Running | |||
| 17 | 21 | 09 | John Wes Townley | Zaxby's Ford | 125 | 112 | 67.6 | $21,843 | Running | |||
| 18 | 22 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 124 | 109 | 72.9 | $21,593 | Running | |||
| 19 | 34 | 40 | Mike Bliss | Westerman Companies Chevy | 124 | 106 | 67.7 | $21,543 | Running | |||
| 20 | 26 | 01 | Mike Wallace | JDavisMotorsports.com Chevy | 124 | 103 | 62.6 | $22,643 | Running | |||
| 21 | 18 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | HostGator.com Chevy | 123 | 100 | 69.5 | $21,418 | Running | |||
| 22 | 30 | 70 | Shelby Howard | Foretravel Chevy | 123 | 97 | 66.4 | $21,368 | Running | |||
| 23 | 25 | 35 | Jason Keller | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 123 | 94 | 62.2 | $21,718 | Running | |||
| 24 | 37 | 34 | Tony Raines | Long John Silver's Chevy | 123 | 91 | 59.6 | $21,268 | Running | |||
| 25 | 29 | 04 | Jeremy Clements | Boudreaux's Butt Paste Chevy | 123 | 88 | 49.9 | $21,668 | Running | |||
| 26 | 28 | 49 | Mark Green | FX Network/Sons of Anarchy Chevy | 123 | 85 | 56.0 | $21,143 | Running | |||
| 27 | 33 | 7 | Danica Patrick | Hot Wheels/GoDaddy.com Chevy | 121 | 82 | 46.4 | $21,093 | Running | |||
| 28 | 38 | 81 | Michael McDowell | MacDonald Motorsports Dodge | 121 | 79 | 45.9 | $21,443 | Running | |||
| 29 | 42 | 28 | Kenny Wallace | Federated Auto Parts Chevy | 121 | 76 | 35.8 | $20,993 | Running | |||
| 30 | 39 | 24 | Eric McClure | Kroger Ford | 121 | 73 | 38.0 | $21,243 | Running | |||
| 31 | 31 | 68 | Carl Long | FleurDeLis Construction Chevy | 119 | 70 | 40.2 | $14,420 | Running | |||
| 32 | 16 | 62 | Brendan Gaughan | South Point Hotel & Casino Toyota | 116 | 67 | 68.6 | $20,828 | Power | |||
| 33 | 41 | 23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | R3 Motorsports Chevy | 112 | 64 | 42.2 | $20,793 | Accident | |||
| 34 | 4 | 38 | Jason Leffler | Great Clips/Old Navy Toyota | 71 | 66 | 5 | 95.2 | $23,723 | Fuel Pump | 1 | 1 |
| 35 | 35 | 43 | Chase Austin | Forgotten Harvest/Walgreens Dodge | 59 | 58 | 48.5 | $14,290 | Engine | |||
| 36 | 5 | 1 | Ryan Newman | Phoenix Construction Chevy | 43 | 55 | 45.7 | $14,495 | Accident | |||
| 37 | 40 | 21 | Morgan Shepherd | RCR Chevy | 20 | 52 | 36.1 | $14,225 | Vibration | |||
| 38 | 20 | 26 | Brian Keselowski | K-Automotive Motorsports Dodge | 10 | 49 | 43.7 | $14,185 | Vibration | |||
| 39 | 32 | 73 | Derrike Cope | Odyssey Extreme Batteries Dodge | 10 | 46 | 34.6 | $14,140 | Ignition | |||
| 40 | 36 | 27 | Josh Wise | Baker Curb Racing Ford | 4 | 43 | 34.5 | $14,110 | Transmission | |||
| 41 | 43 | 07 | Danny Efland | Danny Efland Racing Chevy | 3 | 40 | 30.4 | $14,080 | Engine | |||
| 42 | 27 | 56 | Kevin Lepage | RaceDaySponsor.com Toyota | 2 | 37 | 30.9 | $14,030 | Electrical | |||
| 43 | 24 | 05 | Willie Allen | Cash America/Owens Corning Chevy | 2 | 34 | 29.3 | $13,984 | Transmission |
Failed to Qualify: (1) 89 Johnny Chapman.
Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 39 Mins, 33 Secs.
Average Speed: 150.678 MPH
Margin of Victory: 3.179 Seconds
Caution Flags: 2 for 9 laps: Laps: 63-67 (Oil on track [66]); 113-116 (Debris [09]).
Lead Changes: 11 among 7 drivers: Brad Keselowski 1-36; J. Leffler 37; P. Menard 38; C. Braun # 39; E. Sadler 40; Brad Keselowski 41-64; P. Menard 65-75; C. Edwards 76-84; Brad Keselowski 85-104; J. Allgaier 105-106; C. Edwards 107-116; Brad Keselowski 117-125.
Coors Light Pole Award : Brad Keselowski, #22 179.556 mph
Featherlite Most Improved Driver : Trevor Bayne, #99 18 Places
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race : Brad Keselowski, #22
Mobil 1 Command Performance Driver of the Race : Justin Allgaier, #12
Raybestos Rookie of the Race : Colin Braun, #16
Sunoco Diamond Performance : Brad Keselowski, #22
WIX Filters Lap Leader : Jason Leffler, #38 1 Laps
