Thursday, July 21, 2016

Kyle Larson Wins at Eldora

Photo Credit: Getty Images Sean Gardner
Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Larson wins Truck Series Race at Eldora #24-Kyle Larson overcame a one-lap deficit to win the Aspen Dental Dirt Derby at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday. Larson was penalized one lap for intentionally bringing out a caution just 50 laps into the race. In the closing laps, he was able to hold off the defending race-winner, #4-Christopher Bell, to get the win. Bell finished second, followed by: #98-Rico Abreu, #11-Jake Griffin, #29-Tyler Reddick, #00-Cole Custer, #13-Cameron Hayley, #19-Daniel Hemric, #22-Austin Wayne Self, and #88-Matt Crafton.
#63-Bobby Pierce led the field to green and held the position for 102 of the event's 150 laps. With just over 25 laps remaining however, Pierce bounced hard off of the wall while chasing down Larson. The damage was done and he ended the race in 25th.
There were 9 cautions for 52 laps and 3 lead changes among 2 leaders.
The average speed was 41.971mph.

Eldora Race Fast Facts: Kyle Larson(i) won the 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, his second victory in 12 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.
This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in 2016.
This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in three races at Eldora Speedway.
Christopher Bell (second) posted his second top-10 finish in two races at Eldora Speedway. It is his seventh top-10 finish in 2016.
Rico Abreu (third) posted his first top-10 finish at Eldora Speedway and best of his NCWTS career.
Christopher Bell (second) was the highest finishing rookie.
William Byron # leads the point standings by 9 points over Matt Crafton.

Driver standings following Eldora:
1) #9-William Byron #, 282
2) #88-Matt Crafton, 273, -9
3) #19-Daniel Hemric, 271, -11
4) #21-Johnny Sauter, 253, -29
5) #17-Timothy Peters, 252, -30
6) #4-Christopher Bell #, 245, -37
7) #29-Tyler Reddick, 243, -39
8) #8-John Hunter Nemechek, 232, -50
9) #33-Ben Kennedy, 225 -57
10) #13-Cameron Hayley, 220, -62

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