Ryan Blaney Wins Chevrolet Silverado 250
Ryan Blaney thrilled the huge crowd on hand at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, winning the Chevrolet Silverado 250 with a last second pass to take the win over German Quiroga Jr. The #29 Brad Kesolowski Racing Ford driver took the win by a mere 0.049 seconds.
The duo was followed to the line by Erik Jones. Andrew Ranger of Roxton Pond, QC was the top finishing Canadian who brought home the #53 Mopar Ram in fifth place.
The NASCAR Canadian Tire Series returned for their second race of the season on Canadian Tire Motorsport Park’s historic road course. As in May, Ontario driver J.R. Fitzpatrick was the winner, claiming the Pinty’s presents the Clarington 200 by 1.142 seconds over Jeff Lapcevich. Marc-Antoine Camirand finished third to complete the podium.
Sunday's racing action also saw the Ultra 94 Porsche GT3 Cup Challenge Canada by Michelin complete their weekend doubleheader. Scott Hargrove took the win in Platinum Cup over Spencer Pigot. Jerimy Daniel was first in Gold Cup and Chuck Harris took the victory in Silver Cup.
In the season finale for the Canadian Touring Car Championship, Remy Audette was the winner in Super Touring, Damon Sharpe in Touring and Normand Boyer in B-Spec. Roger Ledoux claimed the championship in Super Touring, Michel Sallenbach in Touring and Boyer in the B-Spec class.
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Photo – The Chevrolet Silverado 250 winner Ryan Blaney celebrates with his team after taking the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park.
Photo Credit – John Walker
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race - Chevrolet Silverado 250
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Sunday, August 31, 2014
1. (14) Ryan Blaney, Ford, 64, $64295.
2. (4) German Quiroga, Toyota, 64, $43585.
3. (3) Erik Jones, Toyota, 64, $28176.
4. (2) Gray Gaulding #, Chevrolet, 64, $21525.
5. (6) Andrew Ranger, RAM, 64, $17300.
6. (
Matt Crafton, Toyota, 64, $18025.
7. (13) Brennan Newberry, Chevrolet, 64, $16075.
8. (11) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 64, $15575.
9. (5) Cole Custer, Chevrolet, 64, $14675.
10. (9) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 64, $15850.
11. (10) Cameron Hayley, Chevrolet, 64, $14475.
12. (7) Darrell Wallace Jr., Toyota, 64, $14300.
13. (15) Joey Coulter, Chevrolet, 64, $14200.
14. (20) Mason Mingus #, Toyota, 64, $15100.
15. (12) Ben Kennedy #, Chevrolet, 64, $14525.
16. (1) Alex Tagliani(i), Ford, 63, $16300.
17. (17) Jeb Burton, Toyota, 63, $13700.
18. (19) Tyler Young #, Chevrolet, 63, $13600.
19. (18) Bryan Silas, Chevrolet, 63, $13500.
20. (21) Ray Courtemanche Jr., Chevrolet, 63, $12775.
21. (22) TJ Bell, Chevrolet, 62, $12050.
22. (26) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, 58, $10950.
23. (27) Jennifer Jo Cobb, RAM, 54, $10750.
24. (23) Scott Stenzel, Chevrolet, 45, $10650.
25. (16) John H. Nemechek, Toyota, Transmission, 26, $10750.
26. (25) Justin Jennings, Chevrolet, Transmission, 15, $10550.
27. (24) BJ McLeod, Chevrolet, Ignition, 8, $10500.
28. (28) Caleb Roark, RAM, Clutch, 0, $10450.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 92.514 mph.
Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 42 Mins, 04 Secs. Margin of Victory: 0.049 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 2 for 6 laps.
Lead Changes: 8 among 7 drivers.
Lap Leaders: A. Tagliani(i) 1-7; G. Gaulding # 8-12; A. Ranger 13-16; R. Blaney 17-29; G. Quiroga 30-32; C. Custer 33-34; G. Quiroga 35-39; J. Sauter 40-43; R. Blaney 44-64.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): R. Blaney 2 times for 34 laps; G. Quiroga 2 times for 8 laps; A. Tagliani(i) 1 time for 7 laps; G. Gaulding # 1 time for 5 laps; A. Ranger 1 time for 4 laps; J. Sauter 1 time for 4 laps; C. Custer 1 time for 2 laps.
Top 10 in Points: J. Sauter - 524; M. Crafton - 517; R. Blaney - 511; D. Wallace Jr. - 486; G. Quiroga - 476; R. Hornaday Jr. - 460; J. Coulter - 456; T. Peters - 448; B. Kennedy # - 441; J. Burton - 420.
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