Chase Elliot Wins Inaugural Chevrolet Silverado 250
Chase Elliott thrilled the huge crowd on hand at Canadian Tire Motorsport Park, winning the inaugural Chevrolet Silverado 250. This was the first NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory for the #94 Hendrick Motorsports Chevrolet rookie driver.
The 18-year-old Georgia native was followed to the line by Ohio resident Chad Hackenbracht. Miguel Paludo of Brazil was third.
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, Quebec driver L.P. Dumoulin was the winner, claiming the Pinty’s presents the Clarington 200 by 1.142 seconds over Martin Roy. Two-time Series champion Andrew Ranger completed the Quebec podium sweep.
Sunday's racing action also saw the Canadian Touring Car Championship complete their weekend doubleheader. Scott Nichol took the win in Super Touring over Alex Healy. Michel DiMeo was first in the Touring Class and Karl Wittmer took the victory in B-Spec.
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Photo – The inaugural Chevrolet Silverado 250 winner Chase Elliott celebrates with his team after taking the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory.
Photo Credit – John Walker
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race - Chevrolet Silverado 250
Canadian Tire Motorsport Park
Sunday, September 01, 2013
1. (4) Chase Elliott, Chevrolet, 64, $53385.
2. (
Chad Hackenbracht, Toyota, 64, $41875.
3. (5) Miguel Paludo, Chevrolet, 64, $27920.
4. (9) Darrell Wallace Jr. #, Toyota, 64, $22660.
5. (17) Ron Hornaday Jr., Chevrolet, 64, $19085.
6. (7) Max Papis(i), Chevrolet, 64, $14310.
7. (18) Ross Chastain, Ford, 64, $16060.
8. (15) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 64, $15560.
9. (1) James Buescher, Chevrolet, 64, $17960.
10. (13) Matt Crafton, Toyota, 64, $15835.
11. (24) Bryan Silas, Ford, 64, $14460.
12. (25) John Wes Townley, Toyota, 64, $14285.
13. (3) Mike Skeen, Chevrolet, 64, $14185.
14. (21) Martin Roy(i), Chevrolet, 64, $14085.
15. (12) German Quiroga #, Toyota, 64, $14960.
16. (2) Ryan Blaney #, Ford, 64, $13785.
17. (6) Ty Dillon, Chevrolet, 64, $13685.
18. (10) Brendan Gaughan, Chevrolet, 62, $13585.
19. (22) Dakoda Armstrong, Chevrolet, 61, $13485.
20. (30) Norm Benning, Chevrolet, 57, $14010.
21. (26) Derek White(i), Chevrolet, 55, $12035.
22. (11) Jeb Burton #, Chevrolet, 54, $11935.
23. (28) Jennifer Jo Cobb, RAM, 52, $10735.
24. (23) Max Gresham, Chevrolet, 47, $10635.
25. (14) Alex Guenette, Chevrolet, Oil Line, 45, $10735.
26. (19) Joey Coulter, Toyota, 41, $10535.
27. (20) Brennan Newberry #, Chevrolet, Transmission, 38, $10485.
28. (16) Johnny Sauter, Toyota, 34, $10435.
29. (27) Carl Long(i), Chevrolet, Brakes, 4, $10385.
30. (29) Chris Lafferty, Chevrolet, Clutch, 3, $10835.
Average Speed of Race Winner: 86.767 mph.
Time of Race: 01 Hrs, 49 Mins, 09 Secs. Margin of Victory: 3.147 Seconds.
Caution Flags: 5 for 10 laps.
Lead Changes: 7 among 6 drivers.
Lap Leaders: J. Buescher 1-2; C. Elliott 3-23; R. Blaney # 24-25; T. Dillon 26-33; G. Quiroga # 34-36; M. Paludo 37-46; T. Dillon 47-63; C. Elliott 64;.
Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led): T. Dillon 2 times for 25 laps; C. Elliott 2 times for 22 laps; M. Paludo 1 time for 10 laps; G. Quiroga # 1 time for 3 laps; J. Buescher 1 time for 2 laps; R. Blaney # 1 time for 2 laps.
Top 10 in Points: M. Crafton - 532; J. Buescher - 485; T. Dillon - 469; J. Burton # - 467; M. Paludo - 464; T. Peters - 462; R. Blaney # - 450; B. Gaughan - 444; D. Wallace Jr. # - 426; J. Sauter - 425.
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