DOLLAR GENERAL 300 MILES OF COURAGE - CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Nationwide Series Race #31 of 34 for the 2011 season
Charlotte Race Page
Race Results
Edwards wins at Charlotte: #60-Carl Edwards won the Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage at Charlotte Motor Speedway. He took the lead with five laps to go and held off #18-Kyle Busch for his 8th win of the season. The rest of the top 10: #16-Trevor Bayne, #2-Elliott Sadler (who won the $100,000 Nationwide Dash 4 Cash), #11-Brian Scott, #22-Brad Keselowski, #31-Justin Allgaier, #33-Paul Menard, #6-Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., and #32-Brian Vickers. There were 7 cautions for 31 laps and 11 lead changes among 7 leaders. The estimated attendance was 45,000. Complete results are posted on the Charlotte race results page.(10-14-2011)
Charlotte Race Fast Facts:
Carl Edwards(i) won the 30th Annual Dollar General 300 Miles of Courage, his 37th victory in 241 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.
This is his eighth victory and 24th top-10 finish in 2011.
This is his second victory and eighth top-10 finish in 14 races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Kyle Busch(i) (second) posted his 14th top-10 finish in 17 races at Charlotte Motor Speedway. It is his 18th top-10 finish in 2011.
Trevor Bayne (third) posted his first top-10 finish in three races at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Blake Koch (18th) was the highest finishing rookie.
Ricky Stenhouse Jr. leads the point standings by 15 points over Elliott Sadler.
(NASCAR Statistics)(10-14-2011)Lucky Dogs - Who got a lap back on each caution at Kansas and their finish
Caution 1: #01-Wallace, 22nd
Caution 2: #50-Bell, 23rd
Caution 3: #28-Cope, 24th
Caution 4: #62-Annett, 17th
Caution 5: #7-Wise, 14th
Caution 6: #12-Hornish, 12th
Caution 7: #81-Koch, 18th
(NASCAR)(10-8-2011)
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 31
30TH ANNUAL DOLLAR GENERAL 300 MILES OF COURAGE
CHARLOTTE MOTOR SPEEDWAY
Concord, NC - October 14, 2011
1.5-Mile Oval
200 Laps - 300 Miles Purse: $1,013,751
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 |
5 |
60 |
Carl Edwards |
Fastenal Ford |
200 |
0 |
0 |
115.1 |
$70,650 |
Running |
1 |
5 |
2 |
6 |
18 |
Kyle Busch |
Z-Line Designs Toyota |
200 |
0 |
0 |
125.7 |
45,675 |
Running |
3 |
26 |
3 |
11 |
16 |
Trevor Bayne |
Fastenal Ford Mustang Ford |
200 |
41 |
0 |
105.9 |
44,343 |
Running |
||
4 |
12 |
2 |
Elliott Sadler |
OneMain Financial Chevy |
200 |
41 |
1 |
108.9 |
34,168 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
5 |
8 |
11 |
Brian Scott |
Doosan Toyota |
200 |
39 |
0 |
97.8 |
28,393 |
Running |
||
6 |
3 |
22 |
Brad Keselowski |
Discount Tire Dodge |
200 |
0 |
0 |
140.6 |
22,050 |
Running |
3 |
119 |
7 |
10 |
31 |
Justin Allgaier |
Brandt Chevy |
200 |
37 |
0 |
94.9 |
23,753 |
Running |
||
8 |
1 |
33 |
Paul Menard |
Rheem/Menards Chevy |
200 |
0 |
0 |
119.5 |
24,470 |
Running |
1 |
26 |
9 |
2 |
6 |
Ricky Stenhouse Jr |
Blackwell Angus Ford |
200 |
36 |
1 |
112.3 |
21,843 |
Running |
2 |
22 |
10 |
9 |
32 |
Brian Vickers |
Dollar General Chevy |
200 |
0 |
0 |
97.5 |
15,350 |
Running |
||
11 |
17 |
30 |
Jason Leffler |
AccuDoc Chevy |
200 |
33 |
0 |
88.4 |
19,793 |
Running |
||
12 |
7 |
12 |
Sam Hornish Jr |
Alliance Truck Parts Dodge |
200 |
32 |
0 |
90.1 |
12,775 |
Running |
||
13 |
19 |
66 |
Steve Wallace |
5-hour Energy Toyota |
200 |
31 |
0 |
78.7 |
18,643 |
Running |
||
14 |
13 |
7 |
Josh Wise |
TaxSlayer.com/NavySEALFoundation Chevy |
200 |
30 |
0 |
80.2 |
21,118 |
Running |
||
15 |
14 |
88 |
Aric Almirola |
AdvoCare Chevy |
200 |
29 |
0 |
84.9 |
18,868 |
Running |
||
16 |
20 |
09 |
Kenny Wallace |
Thank You Fans! Toyota |
200 |
28 |
0 |
75.5 |
18,293 |
Running |
||
17 |
22 |
62 |
Michael Annett |
Pilot/Flying J Toyota |
200 |
27 |
0 |
79.6 |
17,618 |
Running |
||
18 |
27 |
81 |
Blake Koch # |
Daystar.com Chevy |
200 |
26 |
0 |
69.4 |
19,918 |
Running |
||
19 |
4 |
20 |
Joey Logano |
GameStop/Cabela's Big Game Hunter Toyota |
200 |
0 |
0 |
99.4 |
10,875 |
Running |
||
20 |
23 |
19 |
Mike Bliss |
SpiritHalloween.com Chevy |
199 |
24 |
0 |
70.1 |
18,568 |
Running |
||
21 |
32 |
15 |
Timmy Hill # |
Poynt Ford |
199 |
24 |
1 |
63.3 |
16,943 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
22 |
36 |
01 |
Mike Wallace |
I Hate Steven Singer Chevy |
199 |
22 |
0 |
56.7 |
16,843 |
Running |
||
23 |
31 |
50 |
T.J. Bell |
Liberty Tire Recyclers/Pinnacle Rubber Chevy |
198 |
0 |
0 |
54.5 |
10,675 |
Running |
||
24 |
41 |
28 |
Derrike Cope |
MAXelence Chevy |
198 |
20 |
0 |
48.9 |
16,643 |
Running |
||
25 |
39 |
89 |
Morgan Shepherd |
Victory In Jesus Racing Chevy |
197 |
19 |
0 |
53.1 |
16,693 |
Running |
||
26 |
33 |
39 |
Joey Gase |
Go Green Racing Ford |
197 |
18 |
0 |
53.1 |
16,943 |
Running |
||
27 |
37 |
52 |
Kevin Lepage |
Creative Recycling Chevy |
193 |
17 |
0 |
39.4 |
16,743 |
Running |
||
28 |
18 |
38 |
Kasey Kahne |
Great Clips Chevy |
181 |
0 |
0 |
73.5 |
9,775 |
Accident |
||
29 |
24 |
51 |
Jeremy Clements |
Consolidated Pipe/Carolina Collision Chevy |
171 |
15 |
0 |
50.9 |
16,193 |
Running |
||
30 |
35 |
23 |
Robert Richardson |
North Texas Pipe Chevy |
166 |
14 |
0 |
46.8 |
16,443 |
Running |
||
31 |
34 |
14 |
Eric McClure |
Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevy |
157 |
13 |
0 |
40.1 |
16,088 |
Running |
||
32 |
15 |
82 |
Reed Sorenson |
Crusader Staffing/Think Pink ZTA Dodge |
144 |
12 |
0 |
61.9 |
9,535 |
Running |
||
33 |
38 |
40 |
Charles Lewandoski # |
Precisionwerx.com Chevy |
133 |
11 |
0 |
42.7 |
15,943 |
Engine |
||
34 |
16 |
99 |
Ryan Truex # |
Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota |
126 |
0 |
0 |
62.0 |
9,440 |
Accident |
||
35 |
42 |
70 |
Angela Cope |
Millennium Spa Salon Chevy |
125 |
9 |
0 |
33.5 |
15,878 |
Vibration |
||
36 |
40 |
87 |
Kevin Conway |
Extenze Toyota |
76 |
8 |
0 |
37.1 |
15,843 |
Engine |
||
37 |
28 |
97 |
Joe Nemechek |
AM/FM Energy Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota |
25 |
7 |
0 |
48.7 |
9,340 |
Engine |
||
38 |
25 |
04 |
Tim Andrews |
Go Green Racing Ford |
22 |
6 |
0 |
36.2 |
9,260 |
Vibration |
||
39 |
26 |
03 |
Scott Riggs |
North Texas Pipe Chevy |
18 |
5 |
0 |
37.5 |
9,220 |
Brakes |
||
40 |
30 |
41 |
Johnny Chapman |
Rick Ware Racing Chevy |
12 |
4 |
0 |
32.5 |
9,190 |
Overheating |
||
41 |
21 |
47 |
Scott Speed |
Curtis Key Plumbing Chevy |
6 |
3 |
0 |
34.9 |
9,160 |
Vibration |
||
42 |
29 |
42 |
Erik Darnell |
Curtis Key Plumbing Chevy |
4 |
0 |
0 |
30.9 |
9,110 |
Brakes |
||
43 |
43 |
44 |
Jeff Green |
SpiritHalloween.com Chevy |
3 |
1 |
0 |
29.8 |
9,060 |
Vibration |
Bonus Points: includes winner, lap leader & most laps led points
(i) = Ineligible for driver points in this series
Failed to qualify: (6) #75 Carl Long; #71 Matt Carter; #08 Casey Roderick; #48 Dennis Setzer; #49 Mark Green; #46 Chase Miller
Race Comments: Before an estimated attendance of 45,000, Carl Edwards won the Dollar General 300 Miles Of Courage, his 37th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the start of the race, the following cars dropped to the rear of the field for the reasons indicated: No. 7 (adjustments during impound).
TIME OF RACE: 2 hours, 14 minutes, 8 seconds AVERAGE SPEED: 134.195 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY: 0.223 second(s)
COORS LIGHT POLE AWARD: Paul Menard (185.701 mph. 29.079 secs.)
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Josh Wise (19 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Penske Engines (#22)
MOBIL 1 OIL DRIVER OF THE RACE: Elliott Sadler
NATIONWIDE INSURANCE DASH 4 CASH: Elliott Sadler
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Blake Koch
Caution Flags: 7 cautions for 31 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 26-29 (Oil On The Track [01]); 41-44 (Car #82 Stopped On Track [50]); 70-73 (Debris On The Backstretch [28]); 128-135 (Car #99 Accident Turn 2 [62]); 172-176 (Car #22 Spin Turn 4 [7]); 186-188 (Debris Turn 4 [12]); 193-195 (Car #20 Accident Turn 4 [81]).
Lap Leaders: 11 lead changes among 7 drivers. Menard 1-26, Stenhouse Jr 27-44, Keselowski 45-70, Hill 71, Keselowski 72-129, K. Busch 130-135, Keselowski 136-170, K. Busch 171-172, Stenhouse Jr 173-176, Sadler 177, K. Busch 178-195, Edwards 196-200.
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 30Th Annual Dollar General 300 Miles Of Courage - Friday, October 14, 2011
Charlotte Motor Speedway - Concord, NC - 1.5 Mile Paved
Total Race Length - 200 Laps - 300 Miles - Purse: $1,013,751
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Laps | Pts | Bns | Driver Rating | Winnings | Status | Tms | Laps |
| 1 | 5 | 60 | Carl Edwards(i) | Fastenal Ford | 200 | 0 | 115.1 | $70,650 | Running | 1 | 5 | |
| 2 | 6 | 18 | Kyle Busch(i) | Z-Line Designs Toyota | 200 | 0 | 125.7 | $45,675 | Running | 3 | 26 | |
| 3 | 11 | 16 | Trevor Bayne | Fastenal Ford Mustang Ford | 200 | 41 | 105.9 | $44,343 | Running | |||
| 4 | 12 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | OneMain Financial Chevy | 200 | 41 | 1 | 108.9 | $34,168 | Running | 1 | 1 |
| 5 | 8 | 11 | Brian Scott | Doosan Toyota | 200 | 39 | 97.8 | $28,393 | Running | |||
| 6 | 3 | 22 | Brad Keselowski(i) | Discount Tire Dodge | 200 | 0 | 140.6 | $22,050 | Running | 3 | 119 | |
| 7 | 10 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Brandt Chevy | 200 | 37 | 94.9 | $23,753 | Running | |||
| 8 | 1 | 33 | Paul Menard(i) | Rheem/Menards Chevy | 200 | 0 | 119.5 | $24,470 | Running | 1 | 26 | |
| 9 | 2 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Blackwell Angus Ford | 200 | 36 | 1 | 112.3 | $21,843 | Running | 2 | 22 |
| 10 | 9 | 32 | Brian Vickers(i) | Dollar General Chevy | 200 | 0 | 97.5 | $15,350 | Running | |||
| 11 | 17 | 30 | Jason Leffler | AccuDoc Chevy | 200 | 33 | 88.4 | $19,793 | Running | |||
| 12 | 7 | 12 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Alliance Truck Parts Dodge | 200 | 32 | 90.1 | $19,243 | Running | |||
| 13 | 19 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 200 | 31 | 78.7 | $18,643 | Running | |||
| 14 | 13 | 7 | Josh Wise | TaxSlayer.com/The Navy SEAL Foundation Chevy | 200 | 30 | 80.2 | $21,118 | Running | |||
| 15 | 14 | 88 | Aric Almirola | AdvoCare Chevy | 200 | 29 | 84.9 | $18,868 | Running | |||
| 16 | 20 | 09 | Kenny Wallace | Thank You Fans! Toyota | 200 | 28 | 75.5 | $18,293 | Running | |||
| 17 | 22 | 62 | Michael Annett | Pilot/Flying J Toyota | 200 | 27 | 79.6 | $17,618 | Running | |||
| 18 | 27 | 81 | Blake Koch # | Daystar.com Chevy | 200 | 26 | 69.4 | $19,918 | Running | |||
| 19 | 4 | 20 | Joey Logano(i) | GameStop/Cabela's Big Game Hunter Toyota | 200 | 0 | 99.4 | $10,875 | Running | |||
| 20 | 23 | 19 | Mike Bliss | SpiritHalloween.com Chevy | 199 | 24 | 70.1 | $18,568 | Running | |||
| 21 | 32 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Poynt Ford | 199 | 24 | 1 | 63.3 | $16,943 | Running | 1 | 1 |
| 22 | 36 | 01 | Mike Wallace | I Hate Steven Singer Chevy | 199 | 22 | 56.7 | $16,843 | Running | |||
| 23 | 31 | 50 | T J Bell(i) | Liberty Tire Recyclers/Pinnacle Rubber Mulch | 198 | 0 | 54.5 | $10,675 | Running | |||
| 24 | 41 | 28 | Derrike Cope | MAXelence Chevy | 198 | 20 | 48.9 | $16,643 | Running | |||
| 25 | 39 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Victory In Jesus Racing Chevy | 197 | 19 | 53.1 | $16,693 | Running | |||
| 26 | 33 | 39 | Joey Gase | Go Green Racing Ford | 197 | 18 | 53.1 | $16,943 | Running | |||
| 27 | 37 | 52 | Kevin Lepage | Creative Recycling Chevy | 193 | 17 | 39.4 | $16,743 | Running | |||
| 28 | 18 | 38 | Kasey Kahne(i) | Great Clips Chevy | 181 | 0 | 73.5 | $9,775 | Accident | |||
| 29 | 24 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | Consolidated Pipe/Carolina Collision Chevy | 171 | 15 | 50.9 | $16,193 | Running | |||
| 30 | 35 | 23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | North Texas Pipe Chevy | 166 | 14 | 46.8 | $16,443 | Running | |||
| 31 | 34 | 14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevy | 157 | 13 | 40.1 | $16,088 | Running | |||
| 32 | 15 | 82 | Reed Sorenson | Crusader Staffing/Think Pink ZTA Dodge | 144 | 12 | 61.9 | $9,535 | Running | |||
| 33 | 38 | 40 | Charles Lewandoski # | Precisionwerx.com Chevy | 133 | 11 | 42.7 | $15,943 | Engine | |||
| 34 | 16 | 99 | Ryan Truex # | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota | 126 | PE | 62.0 | $9,440 | Accident | |||
| 35 | 42 | 70 | Angela Cope | Millennium Spa Salon Chevy | 125 | 9 | 33.5 | $15,878 | Vibration | |||
| 36 | 40 | 87 | Kevin Conway | Extenze Toyota | 76 | 8 | 37.1 | $9,375 | Engine | |||
| 37 | 28 | 97 | Joe Nemechek | AM/FM Energy Pellet & Wood Stoves Toyota | 25 | 7 | 48.7 | $9,340 | Engine | |||
| 38 | 25 | 04 | Tim Andrews | Go Green Racing Ford | 22 | 6 | 36.2 | $9,260 | Vibration | |||
| 39 | 26 | 03 | Scott Riggs | North Texas Pipe Chevy | 18 | 5 | 37.5 | $9,220 | Brakes | |||
| 40 | 30 | 41 | Johnny Chapman | Rick Ware Racing Chevy | 12 | 4 | 32.5 | $9,190 | Overheating | |||
| 41 | 21 | 47 | Scott Speed | Curtis Key Plumbing Chevy | 6 | 3 | 34.9 | $9,160 | Vibration | |||
| 42 | 29 | 42 | Erik Darnell(i) | Curtis Key Plumbing Chevy | 4 | 0 | 30.9 | $9,110 | Brakes | |||
| 43 | 43 | 44 | Jeff Green | SpiritHalloween.com Chevy | 3 | 1 | 29.8 | $9,060 | Vibration |
Race Comments: Before an estimated attendance of 45,000, Carl Edwards won the Dollar General 300 Miles Of Courage, his 37th NASCAR Nationwide Series victory. Prior to the start of the race, the following cars dropped to the rear of the field for the reasons indicated: #7 (adjustments during impound).
Failed to Qualify: (6) 75 Carl Long, 71 Matt Carter, 08 Casey Roderick, 48 Dennis Setzer, 49 Mark Green, 46 Chase Miller.
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 14 Mins, 08 Secs.
Average Speed: 134.195 MPH
Margin of Victory: 0.223 Seconds
Caution Flags: 7 for 31 laps: Laps: 26-29 (Oil On The Track [01]); 41-44 (#82 Stopped On Track [50]); 70-73 (Debris On The Backstretch [28]); 128-135 (#99 Accident Turn 2 [62]); 172-176 (#22 Spin Turn 4 [7]); 186-188 (Debris Turn 4 [12]); 193-195 (#20 Accident Turn 4 [81]). Lead Changes: 11 among 7 drivers: P. Menard(i) 1-26; R. Stenhouse Jr. 27-44; B. Keselowski(i) 45-70; T. Hill # 71; B. Keselowski(i) 72-129; K. Busch(i) 130-135; B. Keselowski(i) 136-170; K. Busch(i) 171-172; R. Stenhouse Jr. 173-176; E. Sadler 177; K. Busch(i) 178-195; C. Edwards(i) 196-200.
Coors Light Pole Award : Paul Menard, #33 185.701 mph
Featherlite Most Improved Driver : Josh Wise, #7 19 Places
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race : Penske Engines, #22
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
