NASHVILLE 300 – NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY
Nationwide Series Race #8 of 34 for the 2011 season
Race Results
NASCAR NATIONWIDE SERIES OFFICIAL RACE REPORT No. 8
11TH ANNUAL NASHVILLE “300”
NASHVILLE SUPERSPEEDWAY
Lebanon, TN – April 23, 2011
1.333-Mile Oval
225 Laps – 300 Miles Purse: $929,494
| Fin | Str | Car | Series | Bonus | Driver |
Leader |
||||||
| Pos | Pos | No | Driver | Team | Laps | Points | Points | Rating | Winnings | Status | tms | Laps |
|
1 |
7 |
60 | Carl Edwards | Ford Drive one. Ford |
225 |
0 |
0 |
150 |
$41,950 |
Running |
5 |
148 |
|
2 |
6 |
18 | Kyle Busch | Z-Line Designs Toyota |
225 |
0 |
0 |
128.5 |
29,000 |
Running |
3 |
39 |
|
3 |
9 |
22 | Brad Keselowski | Discount Tire Dodge |
225 |
0 |
0 |
115.4 |
22,425 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
|
4 |
1 |
20 | Joey Logano | Harvest Investments Toyota |
225 |
0 |
0 |
119.2 |
22,675 |
Running |
5 |
30 |
|
5 |
4 |
6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford |
225 |
39 |
0 |
110.6 |
27,068 |
Running | ||
|
6 |
2 |
16 | Trevor Bayne | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford |
225 |
39 |
1 |
104.4 |
20,618 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
|
7 |
3 |
33 | Austin Dillon | Rheem Chevy |
225 |
0 |
0 |
106.5 |
21,418 |
Running | ||
|
8 |
13 |
32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevy |
225 |
36 |
0 |
100.5 |
18,718 |
Running | ||
|
9 |
12 |
7 | Josh Wise | Eutechnyx Chevy |
225 |
36 |
1 |
89.1 |
18,443 |
Running |
1 |
5 |
|
10 |
16 |
88 | Aric Almirola | Grand Touring Vodka Chevy |
225 |
35 |
1 |
91.3 |
19,043 |
Running |
1 |
1 |
|
11 |
14 |
31 | Justin Allgaier | Wolf Rack Rentals Chevy |
225 |
33 |
0 |
96.7 |
18,443 |
Running | ||
|
12 |
11 |
09 | Kenny Wallace | RAB Racing Toyota |
225 |
32 |
0 |
83.8 |
17,993 |
Running | ||
|
13 |
8 |
2 | Elliott Sadler | Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevy |
225 |
31 |
0 |
90.2 |
18,343 |
Running | ||
|
14 |
5 |
64 | David Reutimann | Flatout Flatbread Toyota |
225 |
0 |
0 |
89 |
11,350 |
Running | ||
|
15 |
19 |
38 | Jason Leffler | Great Clips Chevy |
225 |
29 |
0 |
79.2 |
18,368 |
Running | ||
|
16 |
20 |
99 | Ryan Truex # | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota |
225 |
28 |
0 |
75 |
19,168 |
Running | ||
|
17 |
15 |
66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota |
224 |
27 |
0 |
79.1 |
17,593 |
Running | ||
|
18 |
26 |
01 | Mike Wallace | Colormatch Coating Solutions Chevy |
224 |
26 |
0 |
70.9 |
19,193 |
Running | ||
|
19 |
17 |
62 | Michael Annett | Pilot Travel Centers/Flying J Toyota |
224 |
25 |
0 |
77.5 |
17,418 |
Running | ||
|
20 |
25 |
70 | David Stremme | Foretravel Chevy |
223 |
0 |
0 |
69.5 |
12,375 |
Running | ||
|
21 |
29 |
40 | Scott Wimmer | Key Motorsports Chevy |
223 |
23 |
0 |
64.9 |
17,293 |
Running | ||
|
22 |
10 |
11 | Brian Scott | Shore Lodge Toyota |
223 |
22 |
0 |
82 |
17,258 |
Running | ||
|
23 |
28 |
51 | Jeremy Clements | www.racedaysponsor.com Chevy |
223 |
21 |
0 |
62.2 |
17,623 |
Running | ||
|
24 |
24 |
87 | Kevin Conway | Extenze Toyota |
222 |
20 |
0 |
57 |
17,163 |
Running | ||
|
25 |
30 |
81 | Blake Koch # | daystar.com Dodge |
222 |
19 |
0 |
56.6 |
17,718 |
Running | ||
|
26 |
23 |
39 | Danny O’Quinn Jr | Rimz One Ford |
222 |
18 |
0 |
57.8 |
17,043 |
Running | ||
|
27 |
21 |
67 | J.R. Fitzpatrick | Go Canada Racing Ford |
221 |
17 |
0 |
61.1 |
10,935 |
Running | ||
|
28 |
37 |
89 | Morgan Shepherd | Racing with Jesus/Imperial Bedding Chevy |
220 |
16 |
0 |
45.4 |
10,500 |
Running | ||
|
29 |
22 |
30 | Mikey Kile | AccuDoc Chevy |
220 |
15 |
0 |
51.7 |
16,933 |
Running | ||
|
30 |
36 |
28 | Derrike Cope | Jay Robinson Inc. Dodge |
218 |
14 |
0 |
38.7 |
17,198 |
Running | ||
|
31 |
18 |
19 | Mike Bliss | TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
218 |
13 |
0 |
51.1 |
16,863 |
Running | ||
|
32 |
34 |
14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevy |
217 |
12 |
0 |
41.3 |
16,818 |
Running | ||
|
33 |
27 |
15 | Timmy Hill # | Rick Ware Racing Ford |
215 |
11 |
0 |
43.4 |
16,753 |
Running | ||
|
34 |
42 |
23 | Robert Richardson | Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge |
143 |
10 |
0 |
35.1 |
10,265 |
Engine | ||
|
35 |
35 |
52 | Tim Schendel | TRX Alliance Chevy |
32 |
9 |
0 |
39.5 |
10,245 |
Brakes | ||
|
36 |
31 |
79 | Tim Andrews | Sports Massage USA Ford |
29 |
8 |
0 |
47 |
10,225 |
Brakes | ||
|
37 |
40 |
49 | Dennis Setzer | Jay Robinson Inc. Chevy |
10 |
7 |
0 |
36.7 |
10,205 |
Brakes | ||
|
38 |
43 |
74 | Mike Harmon | Riverwalk Cafe Chevy |
6 |
6 |
0 |
34 |
10,185 |
Overheating | ||
|
39 |
32 |
68 | Matt Carter | Fleur de Lis Farms Chevy |
4 |
5 |
0 |
35.1 |
10,155 |
Electrical | ||
|
40 |
39 |
41 | Carl Long | Lilly Trucking Ford |
3 |
4 |
0 |
35.4 |
10,060 |
Overheating | ||
|
41 |
41 |
05 | Willie Allen | 31-W Insulation Chevy |
3 |
3 |
0 |
33.8 |
10,025 |
Brakes | ||
|
42 |
33 |
44 | Jeff Green | TriStar Motorsports Chevy |
1 |
2 |
0 |
32.5 |
10,005 |
Vibration | ||
|
43 |
38 |
75 | Johnny Chapman | Rick Ware Racing Ford |
1 |
1 |
0 |
30.9 |
9,921 |
Vibration |
# Sunoco Rookie of the Year Contender. Bonus Points: includes winner, lap leader & most laps led points
Failed to qualify: n/a
Race Comments: Before an estimated crowd of 18,000, Carl Edwards won the Nashville 300, his 31st career NASCAR Nationwide Series victory.
TIME OF RACE:2 hours, 23 minutes, 32 seconds AVERAGE SPEED:125.375 mph MARGIN OF VICTORY:0.521 second(s)
Caution Flags: 6 cautions for 25 laps. [Beneficiary in Brackets] 51-54 (Debris [01]); 135-138 (Car #66 Spin Turn 2 [64]); 141-144 (Debris [38]); 147-151 (Debris [09]); 170-173 (Debris [99]); 178-181 (Car #62 Accident Turn 2 [None]).
Lap Leaders: 16 lead changes among 7 drivers. Logano 1-18, Edwards 19-50, Logano 51, Edwards 52-115, Logano 116, Bayne 117, Almirola 118, Edwards 119-134, Keselowski 135, Logano 136-144, K. Busch 145-169, Logano 170, Wise 171-175, K. Busch 176-188, Edwards 189, K. Busch 190, Edwards 191-225.
COORS 21 MEANS 21 POLE AWARD: Joey Logano (157.876 mph. 30.396 secs.)
FEATHERLITE MOST IMPROVED DRIVER: Ricky Stenhouse Jr (33 Places)
MAHLE CLEVITE ENGINE BUILDER OF THE RACE: Roush Yates Engines (#60)
MOBIL 1 OIL DRIVER OF THE RACE: Austin Dillon
SUNOCO ROOKIE OF THE RACE: Ryan Truex
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
- Edwards wins at Nashville: #60-Carl Edwards won the Nashville 300 at Nashville Superspeedway, for his 2nd win of the season and the 31st of his Nationwide career. #18-Kyle Busch finished second. The rest of the top 10: #22-Brad Keselowski, #20-Joey Logano, #6-Ricky Stenhouse Jr., #16-Trevor Bayne, #33-Austin Dillon, #32-Reed Sorenson, #7-Josh Wise, and #88-Aric Almirola. There were 6 cautions for 25 laps and 16 lead changes among 7 leaders. The announced attendance was 18,000.(4-23-2011)
- Nashville Race Fast Facts:
Carl Edwards won the 11th Annual Nashville 300 , his 31st victory in 219 NASCAR Nationwide Series races.
Edwards ties NASCAR Hall of Fame nominee Jack Ingram for fourth on the all-time series wins list.
This is his second victory and sixth top-10 finish in 2011.
This is his fourth victory and 11th top-10 finish in 12 races at Nashville Superspeedway.
Kyle Busch (second) posted his fifth top-10 finish in ten races at Nashville Superspeedway. It is his sixth top-10 finish in 2011.
Brad Keselowski (third) posted his seventh top-10 finish in nine races at Nashville Superspeedway.(NASCAR Statistics)(4-23-2011) - Lucky Dogs – Who got a lap back on each caution at Nashville and their finish
Caution 1: #01-Wallace, 18th
Caution 2: #64-Reutimann, 14th
Caution 3: #38-Leffler, 15th
Caution 4: #09-Wallace, 12th
Caution 5: #99-Truex, 16th
Caution 6: none, #62-Annett caused the caution
(NASCAR PR)(4-23-2011)
Unofficial Race Results for the 11Th Annual Nashville 300 – Saturday, April 23, 2011
Nashville Superspeedway – Nashville, TN – 1.333 Mile Paved
Total Race Length – 225 Laps – 299.925 Miles – Purse: $929,494
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Laps | Pts | Bns | Driver Rating | Winnings | Status | Tms | Laps |
| 1 | 7 | 60 | Carl Edwards(i) | Ford Drive one. Ford | 225 | 0 | 150.0 | $41,950 | Running | 5 | 148 | |
| 2 | 6 | 18 | Kyle Busch(i) | Z-Line Designs Toyota | 225 | 0 | 128.5 | $29,000 | Running | 3 | 39 | |
| 3 | 9 | 22 | Brad Keselowski(i) | Discount Tire Dodge | 225 | 0 | 115.4 | $22,425 | Running | 1 | 1 | |
| 4 | 1 | 20 | Joey Logano(i) | Harvest Investments Toyota | 225 | 0 | 119.2 | $22,675 | Running | 5 | 30 | |
| 5 | 4 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 225 | 39 | 110.6 | $27,068 | Running | |||
| 6 | 2 | 16 | Trevor Bayne | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 225 | 39 | 1 | 104.4 | $20,618 | Running | 1 | 1 |
| 7 | 3 | 33 | Austin Dillon(i) | Rheem Heating, Cooling & Water Heating Chevy | 225 | 0 | 106.5 | $21,418 | Running | |||
| 8 | 13 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevy | 225 | 36 | 100.5 | $18,718 | Running | |||
| 9 | 12 | 7 | Josh Wise | Eutechnyx Chevy | 225 | 36 | 1 | 89.1 | $18,443 | Running | 1 | 5 |
| 10 | 16 | 88 | Aric Almirola | Grand Touring Vodka Chevy | 225 | 35 | 1 | 91.3 | $19,043 | Running | 1 | 1 |
| 11 | 14 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Wolfpack Rentals Chevy | 225 | 33 | 96.7 | $18,443 | Running | |||
| 12 | 11 | 09 | Kenny Wallace | RAB Racing Toyota | 225 | 32 | 83.8 | $17,993 | Running | |||
| 13 | 8 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevy | 225 | 31 | 90.2 | $18,343 | Running | |||
| 14 | 5 | 64 | David Reutimann(i) | Flatout Flatbread Toyota | 225 | 0 | 89.0 | $11,350 | Running | |||
| 15 | 19 | 38 | Jason Leffler | Great Clips Chevy | 225 | 29 | 79.2 | $18,368 | Running | |||
| 16 | 20 | 99 | Ryan Truex # | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota | 225 | 28 | 75.0 | $19,168 | Running | |||
| 17 | 15 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 224 | 27 | 79.1 | $17,593 | Running | |||
| 18 | 26 | 01 | Mike Wallace | Colormatch Coating Solutions Chevy | 224 | 26 | 70.9 | $19,193 | Running | |||
| 19 | 17 | 62 | Michael Annett | Pilot Travel Centers/Flying J Toyota | 224 | 25 | 77.5 | $17,418 | Running | |||
| 20 | 25 | 70 | David Stremme (i) | Foretravel Chevy | 223 | 0 | 69.5 | $12,375 | Running | |||
| 21 | 29 | 40 | Scott Wimmer | Key Motorsports Chevy | 223 | 23 | 64.9 | $17,293 | Running | |||
| 22 | 10 | 11 | Brian Scott | Shore Lodge Toyota | 223 | 22 | 82.0 | $17,258 | Running | |||
| 23 | 28 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | www.racedaysponsor.com Chevy | 223 | 21 | 62.2 | $17,623 | Running | |||
| 24 | 24 | 87 | Kevin Conway(i) | Extenze Toyota | 222 | 0 | 57.0 | $17,163 | Running | |||
| 25 | 30 | 81 | Blake Koch # | daystar.com Dodge | 222 | 19 | 56.6 | $17,718 | Running | |||
| 26 | 23 | 39 | Danny O’Quinn Jr. | Rimz One Ford | 222 | 18 | 57.8 | $17,043 | Running | |||
| 27 | 21 | 67 | JR Fitzpatrick | Go Canada Racing Ford | 221 | 17 | 61.1 | $10,935 | Running | |||
| 28 | 37 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Racing with Jesus/Imperial Bedding Chevy | 220 | 16 | 45.4 | $10,500 | Running | |||
| 29 | 22 | 30 | Mikey Kile | AccuDoc Chevy | 220 | 15 | 51.7 | $16,933 | Running | |||
| 30 | 36 | 28 | Derrike Cope | Jay Robinson Inc. Dodge | 218 | 14 | 38.7 | $17,198 | Running | |||
| 31 | 18 | 19 | Mike Bliss | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 218 | 13 | 51.1 | $16,863 | Running | |||
| 32 | 34 | 14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevy | 217 | 12 | 41.3 | $16,818 | Running | |||
| 33 | 27 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 215 | 11 | 43.4 | $16,753 | Running | |||
| 34 | 42 | 23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge | 143 | 10 | 35.1 | $10,265 | Engine | |||
| 35 | 35 | 52 | Tim Schendel | TRX Alliance Chevy | 32 | 9 | 39.5 | $10,245 | Brakes | |||
| 36 | 31 | 79 | Tim Andrews | Sports Massage USA Ford | 29 | 8 | 47.0 | $10,225 | Brakes | |||
| 37 | 40 | 49 | Dennis Setzer | Jay Robinson Inc. Chevy | 10 | 7 | 36.7 | $10,205 | Brakes | |||
| 38 | 43 | 74 | Mike Harmon | Riverwalk Cafe Chevy | 6 | 6 | 34.0 | $10,185 | Overheating | |||
| 39 | 32 | 68 | Matthew Carter | Fleur de Lis Farms Chevy | 4 | 5 | 35.1 | $10,155 | Electrical | |||
| 40 | 39 | 41 | Carl Long | Lilly Trucking Ford | 3 | 4 | 35.4 | $10,060 | Overheating | |||
| 41 | 41 | 05 | Willie Allen | 31-W Insulation Chevy | 3 | 3 | 33.8 | $10,025 | Brakes | |||
| 42 | 33 | 44 | Jeff Green | TriStar Motorsports Chevy | 1 | 2 | 32.5 | $10,005 | Vibration | |||
| 43 | 38 | 75 | Johnny Chapman | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 1 | 1 | 30.9 | $9,921 | Vibration |
Failed to Qualify: N/A
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 23 Mins, 32 Secs.
Average Speed: 125.375 MPH
Margin of Victory: 0.521 Seconds
Caution Flags: 6 for 25 laps: Laps: 51-54 (Debris [01]); 135-138 (#66 spin turn 2 [64]); 141-144 (Debris [38]); 147-151 (Debris [09]); 170-173 (Debris [99]); 178-181 (#62 accident turn 2 [None]).
Lead Changes: 16 among 7 drivers: J. Logano(i) 1-18; C. Edwards(i) 19-50; J. Logano(i) 51; C. Edwards(i) 52-115; J. Logano(i) 116; T. Bayne 117; A. Almirola 118; C. Edwards(i) 119-134; B. Keselowski(i) 135; J. Logano(i) 136-144; K. Busch(i) 145-169; J. Logano(i) 170; J. Wise 171-175; K. Busch(i) 176-188; C. Edwards(i) 189; K. Busch(i) 190; C. Edwards(i) 191-225.
Coors Light Pole Award : Joey Logano, #20 157.876 mph
Featherlite Most Improved Driver : Ricky Stenhouse Jr, #6 33 Places
Mahle Clevite Engine Builder of the Race : Roush Yates Engines, #60
Mobil 1 Driver of the Race : Austin Dillon, #33
Sunoco Rookie of the Race : Ryan Truex, #99