ROYAL PURPLE 200 - DARLINGTON RACEWAY
Nationwide Series Race #10 of 34 for the 2011 season
Darlington Race Page
Race Results
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 10
29TH ANNUAL ROYAL PURPLE "200"
DARLINGTON RACEWAY
Darlington, SC - May 6, 2011
1.366-Mile Oval
147 Laps - 200.8 Miles Purse: $921,763
Fin |
Str |
Car |
Series |
Bonus |
Driver |
Leader |
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Pos |
Pos |
No |
Driver |
Team |
Laps |
Points |
Points |
Rating |
Winnings |
Status |
Times |
Laps |
1 |
1 |
18 |
Kyle Busch |
Z-Line Designs Toyota |
147 |
0 |
0 |
145.1 |
$35,525 |
Running |
4 |
49 |
2 |
16 |
20 |
Denny Hamlin |
Raybestos / WIX Filters Toyota |
147 |
0 |
0 |
121.9 |
24,250 |
Running |
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3 |
6 |
2 |
Elliott Sadler |
OneMain Financial Chevy |
147 |
42 |
1 |
120.8 |
28,768 |
Running |
3 |
23 |
4 |
12 |
31 |
Justin Allgaier |
Brandt Chevy |
147 |
41 |
1 |
103.8 |
22,443 |
Running |
1 |
13 |
5 |
7 |
66 |
Steve Wallace |
5-hour Energy Toyota |
147 |
39 |
0 |
97.9 |
21,143 |
Running |
||
6 |
2 |
33 |
Clint Bowyer |
RUUD.com Chevy |
147 |
0 |
0 |
98.6 |
14,725 |
Running |
||
7 |
4 |
38 |
Kasey Kahne |
Great Clips Chevy |
147 |
0 |
0 |
119.7 |
12,585 |
Running |
2 |
42 |
8 |
5 |
32 |
Reed Sorenson |
Dollar General Chevy |
147 |
36 |
0 |
102.0 |
18,913 |
Running |
||
9 |
11 |
30 |
Jason Leffler |
AccuDoc Solutions Chevy |
147 |
35 |
0 |
92.7 |
18,643 |
Running |
||
10 |
8 |
6 |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr |
RickyvsTrevor.com Ford |
147 |
34 |
0 |
104.5 |
20,643 |
Running |
||
11 |
19 |
09 |
Kenny Wallace |
Toyota Toyota |
147 |
33 |
0 |
84.7 |
18,693 |
Running |
||
12 |
20 |
87 |
Joe Nemechek |
ExtenZe Toyota |
146 |
32 |
0 |
81.2 |
19,618 |
Running |
||
13 |
31 |
23 |
Scott Riggs |
Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge |
146 |
31 |
0 |
68.9 |
19,268 |
Running |
||
14 |
13 |
7 |
Josh Wise |
TaxSlayer.com Chevy |
146 |
30 |
0 |
74.9 |
18,018 |
Running |
||
15 |
23 |
01 |
Mike Wallace |
G&K Services Chevy |
146 |
29 |
0 |
72.6 |
21,893 |
Running |
||
16 |
24 |
39 |
Danny Efland |
C3i Sports Ford |
146 |
28 |
0 |
65.2 |
18,043 |
Running |
||
17 |
17 |
16 |
Chris Buescher |
Roush Fenway Racing Ford |
146 |
27 |
0 |
72.9 |
17,793 |
Running |
||
18 |
26 |
81 |
Blake Koch # |
Daystar.com Dodge |
146 |
26 |
0 |
62.5 |
18,743 |
Running |
||
19 |
27 |
15 |
Timmy Hill # |
Lilly Trucking Ford |
146 |
25 |
0 |
54.9 |
17,693 |
Running |
||
20 |
3 |
60 |
Carl Edwards |
Ford Drive one. Ford |
144 |
0 |
0 |
101.5 |
11,875 |
Running |
2 |
20 |
21 |
39 |
52 |
Kevin Lepage |
Metro Ministries / TRX Alliance Chevy |
143 |
23 |
0 |
51.1 |
11,100 |
Running |
||
22 |
33 |
89 |
Morgan Shepherd |
Victory in Jesus Racing Chevy |
143 |
22 |
0 |
47.7 |
17,518 |
Running |
||
23 |
30 |
70 |
Dennis Setzer |
Sports Pouch Beverages Dodge |
140 |
21 |
0 |
42.7 |
17,868 |
Running |
||
24 |
25 |
28 |
Derrike Cope |
MAXelence Chevy |
135 |
20 |
0 |
49.7 |
17,418 |
Running |
||
25 |
14 |
99 |
Ryan Truex # |
Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota |
132 |
19 |
0 |
68.6 |
17,818 |
Running |
||
26 |
29 |
51 |
Jeremy Clements |
Co-opsUSA.com Chevy |
110 |
18 |
0 |
63.4 |
17,493 |
Transmission |
||
27 |
10 |
22 |
Brad Keselowski |
Ruby Tuesday Dodge |
99 |
0 |
0 |
87.3 |
11,800 |
Accident |
||
28 |
9 |
88 |
Aric Almirola |
Grand Touring Vodka Chevy |
95 |
16 |
0 |
76.5 |
17,193 |
Accident |
||
29 |
15 |
11 |
Brian Scott |
Shore Lodge Toyota |
94 |
15 |
0 |
71.8 |
17,158 |
Accident |
||
30 |
21 |
19 |
Mike Bliss |
Tri-Star Motorsports Chevy |
94 |
14 |
0 |
67.0 |
17,818 |
Accident |
||
31 |
18 |
62 |
Michael Annett |
Pilot Travel Centers / Flying J Toyota |
89 |
13 |
0 |
75.4 |
17,063 |
Accident |
||
32 |
42 |
13 |
Jennifer Jo Cobb # |
DrivenMale.com Ford |
42 |
12 |
0 |
35.5 |
10,550 |
Clutch |
||
33 |
32 |
41 |
Carl Long |
Lilly Trucking Ford |
29 |
11 |
0 |
48.3 |
10,530 |
Brakes |
||
34 |
35 |
44 |
Jeff Green |
Tri-Star Motorsports / PRO Motor Chevy |
26 |
10 |
0 |
43.0 |
10,510 |
Vibration |
||
35 |
34 |
79 |
Tim Andrews |
Days Inn Lake City, SC Ford |
19 |
9 |
0 |
41.4 |
10,465 |
Brakes |
||
36 |
22 |
14 |
Eric McClure |
Hefty BlackOut / Reynolds Chevy |
12 |
8 |
0 |
46.8 |
16,913 |
Oil Pump |
||
37 |
38 |
75 |
Johnny Chapman |
Lilly Trucking Ford |
12 |
7 |
0 |
35.1 |
10,425 |
Clutch |
||
38 |
28 |
40 |
Scott Wimmer |
Key Motorsports Chevy |
11 |
6 |
0 |
39.6 |
10,350 |
Handling |
||
39 |
37 |
68 |
Matt Carter |
Marro's Truck & Welding Chevy |
9 |
5 |
0 |
33.5 |
10,315 |
Engine |
||
40 |
41 |
72 |
John Jackson |
crashclaimsR.US Toyota |
8 |
0 |
0 |
30.6 |
10,290 |
Vibration |
||
41 |
36 |
74 |
Mike Harmon |
Riverwalk Cafe Chevy |
7 |
3 |
0 |
31.6 |
10,265 |
Carburetor |
||
42 |
40 |
49 |
David Green |
Acredale Vending Chevy |
2 |
0 |
0 |
32.4 |
10,235 |
Engine |
||
43 |
43 |
0 |
James Hylton |
G&K Services Chevy |
2 |
0 |
0 |
30.8 |
10,188 |
Rear End |
(i) = Ineligible for driver points in this series
Caution Flags: 5 cautions for 28 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 27-31 (Competition [15]); 47-51 (Debris Turn 1 [23]); 75-79 (Debris Turn 3 [23]); 90-94 (Car #62 Accident Backstretch [81]); 96-103 (Car #11, 19, 22, 33, 38, 60, 88, 99 Accident Backstretch [16]).
Lap Leaders: 11 lead changes among 5 drivers. K. Busch 1, Edwards 2-15, K. Busch 16, Kahne 17-27, Sadler 28-31, K. Busch 32-54, Edwards 55-60, Kahne 61-91, Sadler 92-94, Allgaier 95-107, Sadler 108-123, K. Busch 124-147.
Failed to qualify: n/a
Race Comments: Before a crowd estimated at 21,000, Kyle Busch won the Royal Purple 200, his 48th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the green flag the following car(s) dropped to the rear (reason): #33 (missing drivers meeting).
TIME OF RACE:1 hours, 40 minutes, 56 seconds AVERAGE SPEED:119.364 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY:3.677 second(s)
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: None - due to inclement weather
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Mike Wallace (18 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Mark Cronquist (#18)
MOBIL 1 OIL DRIVER OF THE RACE: Elliott Sadler
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Blake Koch
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
Busch wins at Darlington: #18-Kyle Busch won the Royal Purple 200 at Darlington Raceway. It his 5th win of the season and the 48th Nationwide win of his career. He is now one win behind Mark Martin's record of 49 series wins. #20-Denny Hamlin finished second, followed by #2-Elliott Sadler, #31-Justin Allgaier, #66-Steve Wallace, #33-Clint Bowyer, #38-Kasey Kahne, #32-Reed Sorenson, #30-Jason Leffler, and #6-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr. There were 5 cautions for 28 laps and 11 lead changes among 5 leaders. The announced attendance was 21,000.(5-6-2011)
Darlington Race Fast Facts:
Kyle Busch(i) won the 29th Annual Royal Purple 200, his 48th victory in 211 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.
This is his fifth victory and seventh top-10 finish in 2011.
This is his first victory and fourth top-10 finish in eight races at Darlington Raceway.
Denny Hamlin(i) (second) posted his sixth top-10 finish in six races at Darlington Raceway. It is his third top-10 finish in 2011.
Elliott Sadler (third) posted his third top-10 finish in eight races at Darlington Raceway.
Blake Koch (18th) was the highest finishing rookie.
Justin Allgaier leads the point standings by 5 points over Elliott Sadler. (NASCAR Statistics)(5-6-2011)Lucky Dogs - Who got a lap back on each caution at Darlington and their finish
Caution 1: #15-Hill, 19th
Caution 2: #23-Riggs, 13th
Caution 3:#23-Riggs (2), 13th
Caution 4: #81-Koch, 18th
Caution 5: #16-Buescher, 17th
(NASCAR PR)(5-6-2011)
Unofficial Race Results for the 29Th Annual Royal Purple 200 - Friday, May 6, 2011
Darlington Raceway - Darlington, SC - 1.366 Mile Paved
Total Race Length - 147 Laps - 200.802 Miles - Purse: $921,763
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Laps | Pts | Bns | Driver Rating | Winnings | Status | Tms | Laps |
| 1 | 1 | 18 | Kyle Busch(i) | Z-Line Designs Toyota | 147 | 0 | 145.1 | $38,825 | Running | 4 | 49 | |
| 2 | 16 | 20 | Denny Hamlin(i) | Raybestos / WIX Filters Toyota | 147 | 0 | 121.9 | $24,250 | Running | |||
| 3 | 6 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | OneMain Financial Chevy | 147 | 42 | 1 | 120.8 | $28,768 | Running | 3 | 23 |
| 4 | 12 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Brandt Chevy | 147 | 41 | 1 | 103.8 | $22,443 | Running | 1 | 13 |
| 5 | 7 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 147 | 39 | 97.9 | $21,143 | Running | |||
| 6 | 2 | 33 | Clint Bowyer(i) | RUUD.com Chevy | 147 | 0 | 98.6 | $14,725 | Running | |||
| 7 | 4 | 38 | Kasey Kahne(i) | Great Clips Chevy | 147 | 0 | 119.7 | $12,585 | Running | 2 | 42 | |
| 8 | 5 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevy | 147 | 36 | 102.0 | $18,913 | Running | |||
| 9 | 11 | 30 | Jason Leffler | AccuDoc Solutions Chevy | 147 | 35 | 92.7 | $18,643 | Running | |||
| 10 | 8 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 147 | 34 | 104.5 | $20,643 | Running | |||
| 11 | 19 | 09 | Kenny Wallace | Toyota Toyota | 147 | 33 | 84.7 | $18,693 | Running | |||
| 12 | 20 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | ExtenZe Toyota | 146 | 32 | 81.2 | $19,618 | Running | |||
| 13 | 31 | 23 | Scott Riggs | Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge | 146 | 31 | 68.9 | $19,268 | Running | |||
| 14 | 13 | 7 | Josh Wise | TaxSlayer.com Chevy | 146 | 30 | 74.9 | $18,018 | Running | |||
| 15 | 23 | 01 | Mike Wallace | G&K Services Chevy | 146 | 29 | 72.6 | $21,893 | Running | |||
| 16 | 24 | 39 | Danny Efland | C3i Sports Ford | 146 | 28 | 65.2 | $18,043 | Running | |||
| 17 | 17 | 16 | Chris Buescher | Roush Fenway Racing Ford | 146 | 27 | 72.9 | $17,793 | Running | |||
| 18 | 26 | 81 | Blake Koch # | Daystar.com Dodge | 146 | 26 | 62.5 | $18,743 | Running | |||
| 19 | 27 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Lilly Trucking Ford | 146 | 25 | 54.9 | $17,693 | Running | |||
| 20 | 3 | 60 | Carl Edwards(i) | Ford Drive one. Ford | 144 | 0 | 101.5 | $11,875 | Running | 2 | 20 | |
| 21 | 39 | 52 | Kevin Lepage | Metro Ministries / TRX Alliance Chevy | 143 | 23 | 51.1 | $11,100 | Running | |||
| 22 | 33 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Victory in Jesus Racing Chevy | 143 | 22 | 47.7 | $17,518 | Running | |||
| 23 | 30 | 70 | Dennis Setzer | Sports Pouch Beverages Chevy | 140 | 21 | 42.7 | $17,868 | Running | |||
| 24 | 25 | 28 | Derrike Cope | MAXelence Chevy | 135 | 20 | 49.7 | $17,418 | Running | |||
| 25 | 14 | 99 | Ryan Truex # | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota | 132 | 19 | 68.6 | $17,818 | Running | |||
| 26 | 29 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Co-opsUSA.com Chevy | 110 | 18 | 63.4 | $17,493 | Transmission | |||
| 27 | 10 | 22 | Brad Keselowski(i) | Ruby Tuesday Dodge | 99 | 0 | 87.3 | $11,800 | Accident | |||
| 28 | 9 | 88 | Aric Almirola | Grand Touring Vodka Chevy | 95 | 16 | 76.5 | $17,193 | Accident | |||
| 29 | 15 | 11 | Brian Scott | Shore Lodge Toyota | 94 | 15 | 71.8 | $17,158 | Accident | |||
| 30 | 21 | 19 | Mike Bliss | Tri-Star Motorsports Chevy | 94 | 14 | 67.0 | $17,818 | Accident | |||
| 31 | 18 | 62 | Michael Annett | Pilot Travel Centers / Flying J Toyota | 89 | 13 | 75.4 | $17,063 | Accident | |||
| 32 | 42 | 13 | Jennifer Jo Cobb # | DrivenMale.com Ford | 42 | 12 | 35.5 | $10,550 | Clutch | |||
| 33 | 32 | 41 | Carl Long | Lilly Trucking Ford | 29 | 11 | 48.3 | $10,530 | Brakes | |||
| 34 | 35 | 44 | Jeff Green | Tri-Star Motorsports / PRO Motor Chevy | 26 | 10 | 43.0 | $10,510 | Vibration | |||
| 35 | 34 | 79 | Tim Andrews | Days Inn Lake City, SC Ford | 19 | 9 | 41.4 | $10,465 | Brakes | |||
| 36 | 22 | 14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut / Reynolds Chevy | 12 | 8 | 46.8 | $16,913 | Oil Pump | |||
| 37 | 38 | 75 | Johnny Chapman | Lilly Trucking Ford | 12 | 7 | 35.1 | $10,425 | Clutch | |||
| 38 | 28 | 40 | Scott Wimmer | Key Motorsports Chevy | 11 | 6 | 39.6 | $10,350 | Handling | |||
| 39 | 37 | 68 | Matthew Carter | Marro's Truck & Welding Chevy | 9 | 5 | 33.5 | $10,315 | Engine | |||
| 40 | 41 | 72 | John Jackson | crashclaimsR.US Toyota | 8 | PE | 30.6 | $10,290 | Vibration | |||
| 41 | 36 | 74 | Mike Harmon | Riverwalk Cafe Chevy | 7 | 3 | 31.6 | $10,265 | Carburetor | |||
| 42 | 40 | 49 | David Green | Acredale Vending Chevy | 2 | PE | 32.4 | $10,235 | Engine | |||
| 43 | 43 | 0 | James Hylton | G&K Services Chevy | 2 | PE | 30.8 | $10,188 | Rear End |
Race Comments: Before a crowd estimated at 21,000, Kyle Busch won the Royal Purple 200, his 48th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the green flag the following car(s) dropped to the rear (reason): #33 (missing drivers meeting).
Failed to Qualify: N/A
Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 40 Mins, 56 Secs.
Average Speed: 119.364 MPH
Margin of Victory: 3.677 Seconds
Caution Flags: 5 for 28 laps: Laps: 27-31 (Competition [15]); 47-51 (Debris Turn 1 [23]); 75-79 (Debris Turn 3 [23]); 90-94 (#62 Accident Backstretch [81]); 96-103 (#11, 19, 22, 33, 38, 60, 88, 99 Accident Backstretch [16]).
Lead Changes: 11 among 5 drivers: K. Busch(i) 1; C. Edwards(i) 2-15; K. Busch(i) 16; K. Kahne(i) 17-27; E. Sadler 28-31; K. Busch(i) 32-54; C. Edwards(i) 55-60; K. Kahne(i) 61-91; E. Sadler 92-94; J. Allgaier 95-107; E. Sadler 108-123; K. Busch(i) 124-147.
Coors Light Pole Award : Kyle Busch, #18
Featherlite Most Improved Driver : Mike Wallace, #01 18 Places
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race : Mark Cronquist, #18
Mobil 1 Driver of the Race : Elliott Sadler, #2
Sunoco Rookie of the Race : Blake Koch, #81
(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series
