BUBBA BURGER 250 - RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Nationwide Series Race #9 of 34 for the 2011 season
Richmond Race Page
Race Results
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 9
24TH ANNUAL BUBBA BURGER "250"
RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL RACEWAY
Richmond, VA - April 29, 2011
.75-Mile Oval
250 Laps - 187.5 Miles Purse: $1,030,524
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 |
11 |
20 |
Denny Hamlin |
SportClips Haircuts Toyota |
251 |
0 |
0 |
147.2 |
$35,500 |
Running |
3 |
199 |
2 |
6 |
33 |
Paul Menard |
Rheem / Menards Chevy |
251 |
0 |
0 |
115 |
27,250 |
Running |
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3 |
5 |
31 |
Justin Allgaier |
Wolfpack Rentals Chevy |
251 |
41 |
0 |
99.4 |
28,593 |
Running |
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4 |
18 |
2 |
Elliott Sadler |
OneMain Financial Chevy |
251 |
40 |
0 |
102 |
25,843 |
Running |
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5 |
10 |
22 |
Brad Keselowski |
Discount Tire / Ruby Tuesday Dodge |
251 |
0 |
0 |
98.8 |
18,475 |
Running |
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6 |
17 |
7 |
Josh Wise |
NASCAR 2011 The Game Chevy |
250 |
38 |
0 |
86.1 |
23,343 |
Running |
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7 |
2 |
12 |
Sam Hornish Jr |
PPG Dodge |
250 |
37 |
0 |
101.4 |
15,860 |
Running |
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8 |
20 |
99 |
Ryan Truex # |
Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota |
250 |
36 |
0 |
76.2 |
22,738 |
Running |
||
9 |
19 |
70 |
David Stremme |
ForeTravel Motorcoach Chevy |
250 |
0 |
0 |
78.4 |
16,725 |
Running |
||
10 |
16 |
38 |
Jason Leffler |
Great Clips Chevy |
250 |
34 |
0 |
80.4 |
22,268 |
Running |
||
11 |
14 |
66 |
Steve Wallace |
5-hour Energy Toyota |
250 |
33 |
0 |
82.9 |
20,793 |
Running |
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12 |
15 |
32 |
Reed Sorenson |
Dollar General Chevy |
250 |
32 |
0 |
82.4 |
20,693 |
Running |
||
13 |
7 |
09 |
Kenny Wallace |
American Ethanol Toyota |
250 |
31 |
0 |
102.6 |
20,993 |
Running |
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14 |
4 |
88 |
Aric Almirola |
Hellmann's / Martin's Chevy |
250 |
31 |
1 |
110 |
20,993 |
Running |
2 |
7 |
15 |
3 |
11 |
Brian Scott |
Shore Lodge Toyota |
249 |
29 |
0 |
92.3 |
20,993 |
Running |
||
16 |
25 |
62 |
Michael Annett |
Pilot Travel Centers / Flying J Toyota |
249 |
28 |
0 |
67.9 |
20,393 |
Running |
||
17 |
21 |
16 |
Chris Buescher |
RickyvsTrevor.com Ford |
249 |
27 |
0 |
67.9 |
20,993 |
Running |
||
18 |
12 |
19 |
Mike Bliss |
TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
249 |
26 |
0 |
80.5 |
20,843 |
Running |
||
19 |
13 |
87 |
Joe Nemechek |
AMFMEnergy.com Pellet & Wood Stoves Chevy |
248 |
25 |
0 |
72.8 |
20,018 |
Running |
||
20 |
29 |
23 |
Robert Richardson |
North Texas Pipe Dodge |
248 |
24 |
0 |
59 |
16,625 |
Running |
||
21 |
9 |
6 |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr |
RickyvsTrevor.com Ford |
248 |
24 |
1 |
98.7 |
19,918 |
Running |
1 |
2 |
22 |
36 |
30 |
James Buescher |
ABF U-Pack Moving Chevy |
247 |
0 |
0 |
60.4 |
19,843 |
Running |
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23 |
24 |
51 |
Jeremy Clements |
Co-opsUSA.com Chevy |
247 |
21 |
0 |
55.9 |
20,168 |
Running |
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24 |
22 |
40 |
Scott Wimmer |
Draw-Tite Chevy |
247 |
20 |
0 |
75.9 |
19,718 |
Running |
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25 |
1 |
60 |
Carl Edwards |
Fastenal Ford |
246 |
0 |
0 |
103.4 |
17,100 |
Running |
1 |
43 |
26 |
32 |
15 |
Timmy Hill # |
Lilly Trucking of Virginia Ford |
246 |
18 |
0 |
48.9 |
19,593 |
Running |
||
27 |
26 |
81 |
Blake Koch # |
Daystar.com Dodge |
245 |
17 |
0 |
55.2 |
19,943 |
Running |
||
28 |
30 |
89 |
Morgan Shepherd |
Victory in Jesus Racing Chevy |
244 |
16 |
0 |
40.4 |
13,000 |
Running |
||
29 |
28 |
28 |
Derrike Cope |
Bubba Bear Dodge |
243 |
15 |
0 |
40.2 |
19,418 |
Running |
||
30 |
8 |
18 |
Kelly Bires |
HEIL Heating and Cooling Products Toyota |
243 |
14 |
0 |
67.8 |
19,668 |
Running |
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31 |
31 |
39 |
Charles Lewandoski # |
RIMZ One Wheel & Tires Ford |
243 |
13 |
0 |
43.5 |
19,313 |
Running |
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32 |
37 |
14 |
Eric McClure |
Hefty BlackOut / Reynolds Chevy |
243 |
12 |
0 |
39.1 |
19,253 |
Running |
||
33 |
23 |
01 |
Mike Wallace |
JD Motorsports Chevy |
64 |
11 |
0 |
55 |
19,218 |
Engine |
||
34 |
39 |
52 |
Kevin Lepage |
TRX Alliance Chevy |
54 |
10 |
0 |
39.8 |
12,640 |
Engine |
||
35 |
40 |
41 |
Carl Long |
Lilly Trucking of Virginia Ford |
28 |
9 |
0 |
31.8 |
12,610 |
Oil Pressure |
||
36 |
33 |
79 |
Tim Andrews |
2nd Chance Motorsports Ford |
22 |
8 |
0 |
38.7 |
12,575 |
Brakes |
||
37 |
41 |
74 |
Mike Harmon |
Riverwalk Cafe Chevy |
11 |
7 |
0 |
33.9 |
12,515 |
Brakes |
||
38 |
38 |
49 |
Dennis Setzer |
Jay Robinson Racing Chevy |
10 |
6 |
0 |
31.9 |
12,460 |
Brakes |
||
39 |
35 |
75 |
Johnny Chapman |
Rick Ware Racing Ford |
10 |
5 |
0 |
28 |
12,420 |
Vibration |
||
40 |
27 |
44 |
Jeff Green |
TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
6 |
4 |
0 |
31.1 |
12,380 |
Vibration |
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41 |
34 |
68 |
Matt Carter |
Morro's Truck & Welding Chevy |
6 |
3 |
0 |
27.5 |
12,340 |
Vibration |
# Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender. Bonus Points: includes winner, lap leader & most laps led points
Race Comments: Before a crowd estimated at 45,000, Denny Hamlin won the Bubba Burger 250, his 11th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the green flag no cars dropped to the rear.
Failed to qualify: n/a
TIME OF RACE:1 hours, 44 minutes, 11 seconds
AVERAGE SPEED:108.415 mph
MARGIN OF VICTORY:Under Caution
Caution Flags: 3 cautions for 12 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 125-130 (Car #18 Accident Turn 4 [22]); 245-249 (Car #6 Stopped On Track [31]); 251 (Car #28 Spun Turn 4 [None]).
Lap Leaders: 6 lead changes among 4 drivers. Edwards 1-43, Hamlin 44-99, Almirola 100-101, Stenhouse Jr 102-103, Hamlin 104-131, Almirola 132-136, Hamlin 137-251.
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: Carl Edwards (125.046 mph. 21.592 secs.)
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Robert Richardson (14 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Mark Cronquist (#20)
MOBIL 1 OIL DRIVER OF THE RACE: Justin Allgaier
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Ryan Truex
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
Hamlin wins at Richmond: #20-Denny Hamlin won the Bubba Burger 250 at Richmond International Raceway. Hamlin led three times for a total of 199 laps. This is his second victory at Richmond and 11th series victory overall. Rounding out the top ten were; #33-Paul Menard, #31-Justin Allgaier, #2-Elliott Sadler, #22-Brad Keselowski, #7-Joshn Wise, #12-Sam Hornish Jr., #99-Ryan Truex, #70-David Stremme, #38-Jason Leffler. There were 3 cautions for 12 laps and 6 lead changes among 4 leaders.(Unofficial)(4-29-2011)
Lucky Dogs - Who got a lap back on each caution at Richmond and their finish
Caution 1: #22-Brad Keselowski, 5th
Caution 2: #31-Justin Allgaier, 3rd
Caution 3: None
(NASCAR PR)(4-29-2011)
Unofficial Race Results for the 24Th Annual Bubba Burger 250 - Friday, April 29, 2011
Richmond International Raceway - Richmond, VA - .75 Mile Paved
Total Race Length - 251 Laps - 188.25 Miles - Purse: $1,030,524
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Laps | Pts | Bns | Driver Rating | Winnings | Status | Tms | Laps |
| 1 | 11 | 20 | Denny Hamlin(i) | SportClips Haircuts Toyota | 251 | 0 | 147.2 | $35,500 | Running | 3 | 199 | |
| 2 | 6 | 33 | Paul Menard(i) | Rheem / Menards Chevy | 251 | 0 | 115.0 | $27,250 | Running | |||
| 3 | 5 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Wolfpack Rentals Chevy | 251 | 41 | 99.4 | $28,593 | Running | |||
| 4 | 18 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | OneMain Financial Chevy | 251 | 40 | 102.0 | $25,843 | Running | |||
| 5 | 10 | 22 | Brad Keselowski(i) | Discount Tire / Ruby Tuesday Dodge | 251 | 0 | 98.8 | $18,475 | Running | |||
| 6 | 17 | 7 | Josh Wise | NASCAR 2011 The Game Chevy | 250 | 38 | 86.1 | $23,343 | Running | |||
| 7 | 2 | 12 | Sam Hornish Jr. | PPG Dodge | 250 | 37 | 101.4 | $15,860 | Running | |||
| 8 | 20 | 99 | Ryan Truex # | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota | 250 | 36 | 76.2 | $22,738 | Running | |||
| 9 | 19 | 70 | David Stremme(i) | ForeTravel Motorcoach Chevy | 250 | 0 | 78.4 | $16,725 | Running | |||
| 10 | 16 | 38 | Jason Leffler | Great Clips Chevy | 250 | 34 | 80.4 | $22,268 | Running | |||
| 11 | 14 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 250 | 33 | 82.9 | $20,793 | Running | |||
| 12 | 15 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevy | 250 | 32 | 82.4 | $20,693 | Running | |||
| 13 | 7 | 09 | Kenny Wallace | American Ethanol Toyota | 250 | 31 | 102.6 | $20,993 | Running | |||
| 14 | 4 | 88 | Aric Almirola | Hellmann's / Martin's Chevy | 250 | 31 | 1 | 110.0 | $20,993 | Running | 2 | 7 |
| 15 | 3 | 11 | Brian Scott | Shore Lodge Toyota | 249 | 29 | 92.3 | $20,993 | Running | |||
| 16 | 25 | 62 | Michael Annett | Pilot Travel Centers / Flying J Toyota | 249 | 28 | 67.9 | $20,393 | Running | |||
| 17 | 21 | 16 | Chris Buescher | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 249 | 27 | 67.9 | $20,993 | Running | |||
| 18 | 12 | 19 | Mike Bliss | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 249 | 26 | 80.5 | $20,843 | Running | |||
| 19 | 13 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | AMFMEnergy.com Pellet & Wood Stoves Chevy | 248 | 25 | 72.8 | $20,018 | Running | |||
| 20 | 29 | 23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | North Texas Pipe Dodge | 248 | 24 | 59.0 | $16,625 | Running | |||
| 21 | 9 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 248 | 24 | 1 | 98.7 | $19,918 | Running | 1 | 2 |
| 22 | 36 | 30 | James Buescher(i) | ABF U-Pack Moving Chevy | 247 | 0 | 60.4 | $19,843 | Running | |||
| 23 | 24 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Co-opsUSA.com Chevy | 247 | 21 | 55.9 | $20,168 | Running | |||
| 24 | 22 | 40 | Scott Wimmer | Draw-Tite Chevy | 247 | 20 | 75.9 | $19,718 | Running | |||
| 25 | 1 | 60 | Carl Edwards(i) | Fastenal Ford | 246 | 0 | 103.4 | $17,100 | Running | 1 | 43 | |
| 26 | 32 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Lilly Trucking of Virginia Ford | 246 | 18 | 48.9 | $19,593 | Running | |||
| 27 | 26 | 81 | Blake Koch # | Daystar.com Dodge | 245 | 17 | 55.2 | $19,943 | Running | |||
| 28 | 30 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Victory in Jesus Racing Chevy | 244 | 16 | 40.4 | $13,000 | Running | |||
| 29 | 28 | 28 | Derrike Cope | Bubba Bear Dodge | 243 | 15 | 40.2 | $19,418 | Running | |||
| 30 | 8 | 18 | Kelly Bires | HEIL Heating and Cooling Products Toyota | 243 | 14 | 67.8 | $19,668 | Running | |||
| 31 | 31 | 39 | Charles Lewandoski # | RIMZ One Wheel & Tires Ford | 243 | 13 | 43.5 | $19,313 | Running | |||
| 32 | 37 | 14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut / Reynolds Chevy | 243 | 12 | 39.1 | $19,253 | Running | |||
| 33 | 23 | 01 | Mike Wallace | JD Motorsports Chevy | 64 | 11 | 55.0 | $19,218 | Engine | |||
| 34 | 39 | 52 | Kevin Lepage | TRX Alliance Chevy | 54 | 10 | 39.8 | $12,640 | Engine | |||
| 35 | 40 | 41 | Carl Long | Lilly Trucking of Virginia Ford | 28 | 9 | 31.8 | $12,610 | Oil Pressure | |||
| 36 | 33 | 79 | Tim Andrews | 2nd Chance Motorsports Ford | 22 | 8 | 38.7 | $12,575 | Brakes | |||
| 37 | 41 | 74 | Mike Harmon | Riverwalk Cafe Chevy | 11 | 7 | 33.9 | $12,515 | Brakes | |||
| 38 | 38 | 49 | Dennis Setzer | Jay Robinson Racing Chevy | 10 | 6 | 31.9 | $12,460 | Brakes | |||
| 39 | 35 | 75 | Johnny Chapman | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 10 | 5 | 28.0 | $12,420 | Vibration | |||
| 40 | 27 | 44 | Jeff Green | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 6 | 4 | 31.1 | $12,380 | Vibration | |||
| 41 | 34 | 68 | Matthew Carter | Morro's Truck & Welding Chevy | 6 | 3 | 27.5 | $12,340 | Vibration |
# Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender. Bonus Points: includes winner, lap leader & most laps led points
Race Comments: Before a crowd estimated at 45,000, Denny Hamlin won the Bubba Burger 250, his 11th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the green flag no cars dropped to the rear.
Failed to Qualify: N/A
Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 44 Mins, 11 Secs.
Average Speed: 108.415 MPH
Margin of Victory: Caution
Caution Flags: 3 for 12 laps: Laps: 125-130 (#18 Accident Turn 4 [22]); 245-249 (#6 Stopped On Track [31]); 251-251 (#28 Spun Turn 4 [None]).
Lead Changes: 6 among 4 drivers: C. Edwards(i) 1-43; D. Hamlin(i) 44-99; A. Almirola 100-101; R. Stenhouse Jr. 102-103; D. Hamlin(i) 104-131; A. Almirola 132-136; D. Hamlin(i) 137-251.
Coors Light Pole Award: Carl Edwards, #60 125.046 mphFeatherlite Most Improved Driver: Robert Richardson, #23 14 Places
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race: Mark Cronquist, #20
Mobil 1 Driver of the Race: Justin Allgaier, #31
Sunoco Rookie of the Race: Ryan Truex, #99
