…Mike Skinner won the Qwik Liner Las Vegas 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. He scored his 25th NCTS victory in his 173rd race. This was Skinner’s first win in 2008 — his last win came 23 races ago at Martinsville. Skinner won from the third-place starting position, the 11th of 12 races won from the top-10 at Las Vegas.
…Skinner is the second repeat winner at Las Vegas, winning here in 2006. Jack Sprague is the other repeat winner.
…This is the sixth win for Bill Davis Racing in 2008: Mike Skinner (one), Johnny Benson (four), Scott Speed (one).
…Points Leader Johnny Benson, 27th, blew a right front tire on Lap 64, hitting the wall hard in Turn 1. Benson was running on the same tires he started the race on. His points lead is now only one point over second-place Ron Hornaday, who finished fifth. Hornaday gained 73 points on Benson in today’s race. He has gained 118 points on Benson in the last three races.
…Skinner’s margin of victory was only 0.020 seconds over second-place Erik Darnell.
…Toyota posted its 10th win of the 2008 season. Chevrolet has seven and Ford and Dodge have one each.
…Skinner led five times for 38 laps, including the final two.
…The race was slowed a record 12 times for 46 laps of caution.
…The race featured 15 lead changes among seven drivers.
…The top 10 consisted of three Toyotas, two Fords and five Chevrolets.
…The highest-finishing Raybestos Rookie of the Year candidate was #81 Donny Lia, who ended up 10th.(ESPN.com)(9-22-2008)
