Bowyer takes the pace of the Chase

Tony Stewart tried everything to win the Sylvania 300 race, but his leading position remained uncertain until the checkered flag. The Chevrolet driver ran out of fuel a few meters from the goal, leaving Clint Bowyer with a victory that he deserved, after leading 177 of the 300 laps of the race. He was followed by Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing), Jamie McMurray (Earnhardt Ganassi Racing), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (Hendrick Motorsports) and Kevin Harvick (Richard Childress Racing).

The driver of the Richard Childress therefore wins the third victory of his career in the Sprint Cup, and places himself in direct opponent of the leader Denny Hamlin, by climbing 10 places in the standings to find himself second, while he was in last place in the Chase before the start of the race. “ These last two weeks have been really good for us “, confirmed Clint Bowyer’s crew chief, Shane Wilson. “ You know, Jimmie Johnson is good, but after winning four championships in a row, we can keep up with him. »

The Sprint Cup terror didn?t have a good race last weekend. Battling for the top positions for most of the race, the four-time Champion of the Nascar slowly fell down the rankings following damage to his car to cross the finish line in 25th position. But we can wait for the Champion's return from the next Dover race which will take place on September 26.