#99-Carl Edwards, who finished 10th in his Nextel Cup Series debut Sunday at Michigan, returned to his regular ride in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for a come-from-behind win Wednesday night in the O’Reilly 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway. Edwards had to battle from the rear of the field, as he spun on his qualifying lap Wednesday afternoon and required a new set of tires. He took the lead for the first time on Lap 180, passing #42-Mike Skinner, who until then had withstood several bumps from Edwards. Edwards never let up after gaining the lead and finished .306 seconds ahead of #15-Shane Hmiel after 206 laps. The race was extended three laps by a late-race caution. #6-Matt Crafton finished a career best third, #47-Robby Gordon was fourth and #92-Kevin Harvick, who owns Crafton’s Chevrolet, completed the top five. Series points leader #4-Bobby Hamilton finished 12th. The race was slowed eight times by caution for 50 laps. There were four lead changes among three different drivers.(ThatsRacin.com)
See the results at:
Truckseries.com
Motorsports One
NASCAR.com.(8-25-2004)
