Sunday, August 16, 2015

Matt Kenseth Dominates at Michigan

Posted by Wayne G. Barber

Kenseth wins at Michigan: #20-Matt Kenseth won the Pure Michigan 400 Sprint Cup Series race at Michigan International Speedway for his 3rd win of the season, 3rd win at Michigan and 34th career win. He dominated most of the race, leading 146 of the 200 laps and winning by 1.7 seconds.
#4-Harvick finished 2nd followed by #78-Truex, Jr., #3-Dillon (his career best finish), #11-Hamlin, #19-Edwards, #22-Logano, #31-Newman, #2-Keselowski, and #88-Earnhardt, Jr.
#18-Busch finished 11th and moved up to 29th in the points standings. He is now 23 points ahead of 31st and remains Chase-eligible.
#4-Harvick continues to be the points leader, now 48 points over #22-Logano.
There were 16 lead changes among 8 drivers. There were 8 cautions for 31 yellow flag laps.
The average speed was 143.455mph.

(8-16-2015)
  • Race Fast Facts - Michigan:
    Matt Kenseth won the 46th Annual Pure Michigan 400, his 34th victory in 567 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series races.
    With the victory, Kenseth takes sole possession of 20th on the all-time series wins list.
    This is his third victory and 15th top-10 finish in 2015.
    This is his third victory and 20th top-10 finish in 33 races at Michigan International Speedway.
    Kevin Harvick (second) posted his 13th top-10 finish in 30 races at Michigan International Speedway. It is his 20th top-10 finish in 2015.
    Martin Truex Jr. (third) posted his seventh top-10 finish in 20 races at Michigan International Speedway.
    Kevin Harvick leads the point standings by 48 points over Joey Logano.
    (NASCAR Integrated Sports Marketing)(8-16-2015)
     

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