NASCAR Nationwide – Ryan Blaney at the finish against Kyle Busch

The rain came last night on the Bristol oval in Tennessee, delaying the Nationwide proceedings. But that did not ultimately prevent Ryan Blaney (Team Penske) from winning the race ahead of Kyle Busch (Joe Gibbs Racing) after a final restart seven laps from the finish. Luck was with Blaney who had previously experienced contact with Kyle Larson (Turner Scott Motorsports) 19 laps from the end, without damage in the end since Blaney managed to win his second Nationwide success after Kentucky in 2013.

La lutte pour le championnat a connu de son côté un premier bouleversement avec les déboires de Elliott Sadler (Joe Gibbs Racing). 29e hier à l’arrivée, Sadler a notamment été impliqué dans un accrochage avec Timmy Hill, laissant sa Toyota largement endommagée. Il retombe au 4e rang du général à 42 points de Chase Elliott (JR Motorsports), 3e hier devant Ty Dillon (Richard Childress Racing) qui remonte au 4e rang du classement, et Regan Smith (JR Motorsports).

The next Nationwide Series event will take place on August 30 in Atlanta.