Nelson Piquet Jr. became the first driver born outside the United States to claim a checkered flag at Bristol Motor Speedway after the Brazilian won Saturday evening’s Widow Wax 125 presented by Seal Wrap Repair Tape. Piquet Jr. won from the pole in a hotly contested affair for the K&N Pro Series East. Blaney finished second, while Ryan Gifford finished third. Andrew Smith and Derek Ramstrom rounded out the top-five. Ben Kennedy, Chad Finchum, Michael McGuire, Kyle Larson and Elliott completed the top-10. Piquet led several laps to begin the event, before being passed by Chase Elliott, son of 1988 NASCAR Winston Cup Champion Bill Elliott, before the halfway break. On lap 75, Elliott was spun from the lead by the son of another Cup Series driver, Ryan Blaney. Blaney finished second, while Ryan Gifford finished third. Andrew Smith and Derek Ramstrom rounded out the top-five. Ben Kennedy, Chad Finchum, Michael McGuire, Kyle Larson and Elliott completed the top-10.(Bristol Motor Speedway PR)(3-18-2012)
