US CELLULAR 250 - IOWA SPEEDWAY
Nationwide Series Race #22 of 34 for the 2011 season
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Race Results
Stenhouse, Jr. wins at Iowa: #6-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr won the US Cellular 250 at Iowa Speedway for his second win of the season and the second of his career (His first was at Iowa in May). He was leading the race on the final lap when his engine blew coming off turn 4. #60-Carl Edwards was unable to avoid him and rear ended Stenhouse, sending him across the finish line. Edwards finished second, followed by #2-Elliott Sadler, #7-Josh Wise, #88-Aric Almirola, #32-Reed Sorenson (who won the Nationwide Dash 4 Cash), #09-Kenny Wallace, #66-Steve Wallace, #18-Michael McDowell, and #33-David Mahew. There were 6 cautions for 38 laps and 14 lead changes among 9 leaders. The announced attendance was 48,271. (8-6-2011)
Iowa Race Fast Facts:
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the 3rd Annual U.S. Cellular 250 Presented by The Enlist (TM) Weed Control System, his second victory in 61 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.
This is his second victory and 17th top-10 finish in 2011.
This is his second victory and second top-10 finish in four races at Iowa Speedway.
Carl Edwards(i) (second) posted his fourth top-10 finish in four races at Iowa Speedway. It is his 15th top-10 finish in 2011.
Elliott Sadler (third) posted his second top-10 finish in two races at Iowa Speedway.
Timmy Hill (21st) was the highest finishing rookie.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leads the point standings by 12 points over Reed Sorenson.(NASCAR Statistics)(8-6-2011)Lucky Dogs - Who got a lap back on each caution at Iowa and their finish
Caution 1: #52-Schendel, 27th
Caution 2: #14-McClure, 26th
Caution 3: none, #01-Wallace brought out the caution
Caution 4: #19-Bliss, 18th
Caution 5: #38-Leffler, 13th
Caution 6: #18-McDowell, 9th
(NASCAR PR)(8-6-2011)
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 22
3RD ANNUAL U.S. CELLULAR "250" PRESENTED BY THE ENLIST (TM) WEED CONTROL SYSTEM
IOWA SPEEDWAY
Newton, IA - August 6, 2011
.875-Mile Oval
250 Laps - 218.75 Miles Purse: $1,171,305
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 |
4 |
6 |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr |
RickyvsTrevor.com Ford |
250 |
47 |
4 |
138.4 |
$74,343 |
Running |
3 |
25 |
2 |
17 |
60 |
Carl Edwards |
Fastenal Ford |
250 |
0 |
0 |
132.5 |
54,675 |
Running |
3 |
109 |
3 |
1 |
2 |
Elliott Sadler |
OneMain Financial Chevy |
250 |
42 |
1 |
104.7 |
52,218 |
Running |
1 |
38 |
4 |
18 |
7 |
Josh Wise |
iRacing.com Chevy |
250 |
40 |
0 |
99.6 |
34,293 |
Running |
||
5 |
11 |
88 |
Aric Almirola |
Ragu/HyVee Chevy |
250 |
39 |
0 |
105.3 |
31,193 |
Running |
||
6 |
16 |
32 |
Reed Sorenson |
Dollar General Chevy |
250 |
38 |
0 |
93.8 |
28,893 |
Running |
||
7 |
8 |
09 |
Kenny Wallace |
American Ethanol/Iowa Corn Toyota |
250 |
37 |
0 |
90.1 |
27,728 |
Running |
||
8 |
12 |
66 |
Steve Wallace |
5-hour Energy Toyota |
250 |
36 |
0 |
99.0 |
26,288 |
Running |
||
9 |
9 |
18 |
Michael McDowell |
Pizza Ranch Toyota |
250 |
0 |
0 |
106.5 |
25,193 |
Running |
1 |
17 |
10 |
13 |
33 |
David Mayhew |
Rheem/Menards Chevy |
250 |
0 |
0 |
112.0 |
25,543 |
Running |
2 |
4 |
11 |
5 |
20 |
Drew Herring |
SportClips Toyota |
250 |
33 |
0 |
85.7 |
23,718 |
Running |
||
12 |
22 |
62 |
Michael Annett |
Northland Oil Toyota |
250 |
33 |
1 |
82.6 |
23,168 |
Running |
1 |
4 |
13 |
7 |
38 |
Jason Leffler |
Great Clips Chevy |
250 |
31 |
0 |
93.9 |
23,093 |
Running |
||
14 |
10 |
11 |
Brian Scott |
Shore Lodge Toyota |
250 |
30 |
0 |
86.4 |
22,118 |
Running |
||
15 |
20 |
70 |
Scott Wimmer |
Foretravel Motorcoach Chevy |
250 |
29 |
0 |
79.7 |
26,343 |
Running |
||
16 |
14 |
87 |
Joe Nemechek |
D.A.B Constructors, Inc. Toyota |
250 |
28 |
0 |
77.6 |
22,468 |
Running |
||
17 |
27 |
51 |
Jeremy Clements |
Clements Racing Engines Chevy |
250 |
28 |
1 |
72.9 |
21,418 |
Running |
1 |
2 |
18 |
19 |
19 |
Mike Bliss |
TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
250 |
26 |
0 |
74.0 |
20,968 |
Running |
||
19 |
15 |
30 |
Mikey Kile |
AccuDoc Solutions Chevy |
249 |
25 |
0 |
68.5 |
20,743 |
Running |
||
20 |
34 |
39 |
Joey Gase |
Agrigold Seed Ford |
248 |
24 |
0 |
52.6 |
21,243 |
Running |
||
21 |
24 |
15 |
Timmy Hill # |
Lilly Trucking Ford |
248 |
23 |
0 |
60.3 |
21,393 |
Running |
||
22 |
28 |
40 |
Charles Lewandoski # |
Key Motorsports Chevy |
247 |
22 |
0 |
53.2 |
13,800 |
Running |
||
23 |
23 |
23 |
Robert Richardson |
North TX Pipe Chevy |
247 |
21 |
0 |
56.4 |
14,050 |
Running |
||
24 |
3 |
22 |
Sam Hornish Jr |
Discount Tire Dodge |
245 |
21 |
1 |
108.4 |
19,993 |
Running |
1 |
39 |
25 |
2 |
16 |
Trevor Bayne |
3M Ford |
243 |
20 |
1 |
97.2 |
20,493 |
Running |
1 |
12 |
26 |
36 |
14 |
Eric McClure |
Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevy |
238 |
18 |
0 |
47.6 |
13,275 |
Running |
||
27 |
38 |
52 |
Tim Schendel |
Marr Promotions Chevy |
216 |
17 |
0 |
42.9 |
13,550 |
Rear Gear |
||
28 |
21 |
81 |
Blake Koch # |
Daystar.com Dodge |
214 |
16 |
0 |
56.9 |
19,468 |
Accident |
||
29 |
6 |
31 |
Justin Allgaier |
Brandt Chevy |
187 |
15 |
0 |
64.4 |
19,343 |
Running |
||
30 |
29 |
28 |
Derrike Cope |
MAXelence.com Chevy |
123 |
14 |
0 |
46.5 |
13,050 |
Vibration |
||
31 |
33 |
01 |
Mike Wallace |
Iowa 80 Truckstop Chevy |
99 |
13 |
0 |
55.7 |
19,063 |
Accident |
||
32 |
39 |
89 |
Morgan Shepherd |
Victory In Jesus Racing Chevy |
78 |
12 |
0 |
40.7 |
12,485 |
Suspension |
||
33 |
43 |
13 |
Jennifer Jo Cobb # |
TenForJen.com Dodge |
66 |
11 |
0 |
38.1 |
12,375 |
Engine |
||
34 |
32 |
02 |
Jamie Dick |
VivaAutoGroup.com Chevy |
46 |
0 |
0 |
45.9 |
12,265 |
Accident |
||
35 |
37 |
41 |
Matt Carter |
Lilly Trucking Chevy |
37 |
9 |
0 |
40.2 |
12,160 |
Vibration |
||
36 |
42 |
74 |
Mike Harmon |
IPT Pellet Grills Chevy |
20 |
8 |
0 |
37.4 |
12,050 |
Overheating |
||
37 |
30 |
49 |
Mark Green |
Jay Robinson Racing Chevy |
17 |
7 |
0 |
40.0 |
11,940 |
Brakes |
||
38 |
40 |
75 |
Johnny Chapman |
Fastwax.com Ford |
11 |
6 |
0 |
36.1 |
11,860 |
Overheating |
||
39 |
26 |
46 |
Chase Miller |
Key Motorsports Chevy |
8 |
5 |
0 |
40.8 |
11,745 |
Brakes |
||
40 |
41 |
71 |
Carl Long |
Lilly Trucking Ford |
7 |
4 |
0 |
35.5 |
11,630 |
Brakes |
||
41 |
31 |
42 |
Tim Andrews |
Key Motorsports Chevy |
5 |
3 |
0 |
35.0 |
11,465 |
Brakes |
||
42 |
35 |
47 |
Brian Keselowski |
Key Motorsports Chevy |
4 |
0 |
0 |
34.9 |
11,345 |
Overheating |
||
43 |
25 |
44 |
Jeff Green |
TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
3 |
1 |
0 |
33.3 |
11,228 |
Vibration |
# Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender.
Bonus Points: includes winner, lap leader & most laps led points
(i) = Ineligible for driver points in this series
Failed to qualify: n/a
Race Comments: Before an estimated crowd of 48,271, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by The Enlist Weed Control System, his second NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. To start the race, prior to the green flag the following car dropped to the rear of the field for the reason indicated: #52 (missing drivers meeting).
TIME OF RACE:2 hours, 11 minutes, 20 seconds AVERAGE SPEED:99.937 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY:0.066 second(s)
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: Elliott Sadler (132.386 mph. 23.794 secs.)
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Scott Wimmer (24 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Roush Yates Engines (#60)
MOBIL 1 OIL DRIVER OF THE RACE: Elliott Sadler
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Timmy Hill
Caution Flags: 6 cautions for 38 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 24-27 (Debris Turn 4 [52]); 49-56 (Car #02 Accident Turn 4 [14]); 101-106 (Car #01 Accident Turn 2 [None]); 154-160 (Debris Turn 4 [19]); 185-190 (Debris Frontstretch [38]); 220-226 (Car #81 Accident Turn 2 [18]).
Lap Leaders: 14 lead changes among 9 drivers. Sadler-pole, Bayne 1-12, Hornish Jr 13-51, McDowell 52-68, Edwards 69-99, Stenhouse Jr 100-101, Clements 102-103, Mayhew 104-106, Edwards 107-153, Stenhouse Jr 154, Edwards 155-185, Mayhew 186, Annett 187-190, Sadler 191-228, Stenhouse Jr 229-250.
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
Unofficial Race Results for the 3Rd Annual U.S. Cellular 250 Presented By The Enlist (Tm) Weed Control System - Saturday, August 6, 2011
Iowa Speedway - Newton, IA - .875 Mile Paved
Total Race Length - 250 Laps - 218.75 Miles - Purse: $1,171,305
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Laps | Pts | Bns | Driver Rating | Winnings | Status | Tms | Laps |
| 1 | 4 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 250 | 47 | 4 | 138.4 | $74,343 | Running | 3 | 25 |
| 2 | 17 | 60 | Carl Edwards(i) | Fastenal Ford | 250 | 0 | 132.5 | $54,675 | Running | 3 | 109 | |
| 3 | 1 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | OneMain Financial Chevy | 250 | 42 | 1 | 104.7 | $52,218 | Running | 1 | 38 |
| 4 | 18 | 7 | Josh Wise | iRacing.com Chevy | 250 | 40 | 99.6 | $34,293 | Running | |||
| 5 | 11 | 88 | Aric Almirola | Ragu/HyVee Chevy | 250 | 39 | 105.3 | $31,193 | Running | |||
| 6 | 16 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevy | 250 | 38 | 93.8 | $28,893 | Running | |||
| 7 | 8 | 09 | Kenny Wallace | American Ethanol/Iowa Corn Toyota | 250 | 37 | 90.1 | $27,728 | Running | |||
| 8 | 12 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 250 | 36 | 99.0 | $26,288 | Running | |||
| 9 | 9 | 18 | Michael McDowell(i) | Pizza Ranch Toyota | 250 | 0 | 106.5 | $25,193 | Running | 1 | 17 | |
| 10 | 13 | 33 | David Mayhew(i) | Rheem/Menards Chevy | 250 | 0 | 112.0 | $25,543 | Running | 2 | 4 | |
| 11 | 5 | 20 | Drew Herring | SportClips Toyota | 250 | 33 | 85.7 | $23,718 | Running | |||
| 12 | 22 | 62 | Michael Annett | Northland Oil Toyota | 250 | 33 | 1 | 82.6 | $23,168 | Running | 1 | 4 |
| 13 | 7 | 38 | Jason Leffler | Great Clips Chevy | 250 | 31 | 93.9 | $23,093 | Running | |||
| 14 | 10 | 11 | Brian Scott | Shore Lodge Toyota | 250 | 30 | 86.4 | $22,118 | Running | |||
| 15 | 20 | 70 | Scott Wimmer | Foretravel Motorcoach Chevy | 250 | 29 | 79.7 | $26,343 | Running | |||
| 16 | 14 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | D.A.B Constructors, Inc. Toyota | 250 | 28 | 77.6 | $22,468 | Running | |||
| 17 | 27 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Clements Racing Engines Chevy | 250 | 28 | 1 | 72.9 | $21,418 | Running | 1 | 2 |
| 18 | 19 | 19 | Mike Bliss | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 250 | 26 | 74.0 | $20,968 | Running | |||
| 19 | 15 | 30 | Mikey Kile | AccuDoc Solutions Chevy | 249 | 25 | 68.5 | $20,743 | Running | |||
| 20 | 34 | 39 | Joey Gase | Agrigold Seed Ford | 248 | 24 | 52.6 | $21,243 | Running | |||
| 21 | 24 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Lilly Trucking Ford | 248 | 23 | 60.3 | $21,393 | Running | |||
| 22 | 28 | 40 | Charles Lewandoski # | Key Motorsports Chevy | 247 | 22 | 53.2 | $13,800 | Running | |||
| 23 | 23 | 23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | North TX Pipe Chevy | 247 | 21 | 56.4 | $14,050 | Running | |||
| 24 | 3 | 22 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Discount Tire Dodge | 245 | 21 | 1 | 108.4 | $19,993 | Running | 1 | 39 |
| 25 | 2 | 16 | Trevor Bayne | 3M Ford | 243 | 20 | 1 | 97.2 | $20,493 | Running | 1 | 12 |
| 26 | 36 | 14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevy | 238 | 18 | 47.6 | $13,275 | Running | |||
| 27 | 38 | 52 | Tim Schendel | Marr Promotions Chevy | 216 | 17 | 42.9 | $13,550 | Rear Gear | |||
| 28 | 21 | 81 | Blake Koch # | Daystar.com Dodge | 214 | 16 | 56.9 | $19,468 | Accident | |||
| 29 | 6 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Brandt Chevy | 187 | 15 | 64.4 | $19,343 | Running | |||
| 30 | 29 | 28 | Derrike Cope | MAXelence.com Chevy | 123 | 14 | 46.5 | $13,050 | Vibration | |||
| 31 | 33 | 01 | Mike Wallace | Iowa 80 Truckstop Chevy | 99 | 13 | 55.7 | $19,063 | Accident | |||
| 32 | 39 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Victory In Jesus Racing Chevy | 78 | 12 | 40.7 | $12,485 | Suspension | |||
| 33 | 43 | 13 | Jennifer Jo Cobb # | TenForJen.com Dodge | 66 | 11 | 38.1 | $12,375 | Engine | |||
| 34 | 32 | 02 | Jamie Dick(i) | VivaAutoGroup.com Chevy | 46 | 0 | 45.9 | $12,265 | Accident | |||
| 35 | 37 | 41 | Matt Carter | Lilly Trucking Chevy | 37 | 9 | 40.2 | $12,160 | Vibration | |||
| 36 | 42 | 74 | Mike Harmon | IPT Pellet Grills Chevy | 20 | 8 | 37.4 | $12,050 | Overheating | |||
| 37 | 30 | 49 | Mark Green | Jay Robinson Racing Chevy | 17 | 7 | 40.0 | $11,940 | Brakes | |||
| 38 | 40 | 75 | Johnny Chapman | Fastwax.com Ford | 11 | 6 | 36.1 | $11,860 | Overheating | |||
| 39 | 26 | 46 | Chase Miller | Key Motorsports Chevy | 8 | 5 | 40.8 | $11,745 | Brakes | |||
| 40 | 41 | 71 | Carl Long | Lilly Trucking Ford | 7 | 4 | 35.5 | $11,630 | Brakes | |||
| 41 | 31 | 42 | Tim Andrews | Key Motorsports Chevy | 5 | 3 | 35.0 | $11,465 | Brakes | |||
| 42 | 35 | 47 | Brian Keselowski(i) | Key Motorsports Chevy | 4 | 0 | 34.9 | $11,345 | Overheating | |||
| 43 | 25 | 44 | Jeff Green | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 3 | 1 | 33.3 | $11,228 | Vibration |
Race Comments: Before an estimated crowd of 48,271, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. won the U.S. Cellular 250 presented by The Enlist Weed Control System, his second NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. To start the race, prior to the green flag the following car dropped to the rear of the field for the reason indicated: #52 (missing drivers meeting).
Failed to Qualify: N/A
Time of Race: 02 Hrs, 11 Mins, 20 Secs.
Average Speed: 99.937 MPH
Margin of Victory: 0.066 Seconds
Caution Flags: 6 for 38 laps: Laps: 24-27 (Debris Turn 4 [52]); 49-56 (#02 Accident Turn 4 [14]); 101-106 (#01 Accident Turn 2 [None]); 154-160 (Debris Turn 4 [19]); 185-190 (Debris Frontstretch [38]); 220-226 (#81 Accident Turn 2 [18]).
Lead Changes: 14 among 9 drivers: E. Sadler 0; T. Bayne 1-12; S. Hornish Jr. 13-51; M. McDowell(i) 52-68; C. Edwards(i) 69-99; R. Stenhouse Jr. 100-101; J. Clements 102-103; D. Mayhew(i) 104-106; C. Edwards(i) 107-153; R. Stenhouse Jr. 154; C. Edwards(i) 155-185; D. Mayhew(i) 186; M. Annett 187-190; E. Sadler 191-228; R. Stenhouse Jr. 229-250.
Coors Light Pole Award : Elliott Sadler, #2 132.386 mph
Dash 4 Cash Award : Reed Sorenson, #32
Featherlite Most Improved Driver : Scott Wimmer, #70 24 Places
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race : Roush Yates Engines, #60
Mobil 1 Driver of the Race : Elliott Sadler, #2
Sunoco Rookie of the Race : Timmy Hill, #15
(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series
