Thursday, August 18, 2016

Big Ben Kennedy wins Truck Series Race at Bristol

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

  Ben Kennedy led the final 20 laps to win the UNOH 200 at Bristol Motor Speedway on Wednesday. #11-Brett Moffitt finished second. #19-Daniel Hemric, #9-William Byron, #21-Johnny Sauter, #00-Cole Custer, #4-Christopher Bell, #8-John Hunter Nemechek, #71-Brandon Jones, and #05-John Wes Townley were the remainder of the top-10.
Pole sitter #29-Tyler Reddick finished 14th.
There were 9 cautions for 55 laps and 7lead changes among 5 leaders.
The average speed was 74.387mph.

Yes, Ben Kennedy won the 19th Annual UNOH 200, his first victory in 63 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.
This is his first victory and sixth top-10 finish in 2016.
This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in four races at Bristol Motor Speedway.
Brett Moffitt (second) posted his second top-10 finish in 2016.
Daniel Hemric (third) posted his second top-10 finish in two races at Bristol Motor Speedway.
William Byron (fourth) was the highest finishing rookie.
Byron leads the point standings by 37 points over Daniel Hemric.

Kennedy is the son of Lesa France Kennedy and Dr. Bruce Kennedy, grandson of Bill France, Jr. and great-grandson of Bill France, Sr., the founder of NASCAR. He is a 2014 graduate of the University of Florida, with a degree in sports management.

NEXT RACE: Michigan - Saturday, August 27

Driver standings following Bristol:
1) #9-William Byron #, 349
2) #19-Daniel Hemric, 312, -37
3) #21-Johnny Sauter, 306, -43
5) #4-Christopher Bell #, 296, -53
6) #88-Matt Crafton, 295, -54
7) #33-Ben Kennedy, 287, -62
8) #8-John Hunter Nemechek, 281, -68
9) #00-Cole Custer, 273, -76
10) #29-Tyler Reddick, 270, -79



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