Newman and Stewart dominate Loudon

Ryan Newman is the 13th different winner in the 19 races contested this season. Started from first place at the start of the 301 laps of the Loudon oval. His team director, Tony Stewart, savored this day as he crossed the line in second place, giving his team the double. “It’s a wonderful day for us”, comments the driver of the No. 14 Chevrolet. “We wanted a starting point to react and gain new momentum. »

The finish once again came down to fuel consumption. In third place, Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing) is ahead of Joey Logano (Joe Gibbs Racing) and Jimmie Johnson (Hendrick Motorsports), who is well recovered after his spin. Kasey Kahne (Red Bull Racing Team) is sixth ahead of Bobby Labonte (JTG Daugherty Racing).

Kurt Busch (Penske Racing) lost the lead in the Championship after losing several dozen laps, having hit the wall following a puncture. His disappointments benefited Carl Edwards (Roush Fenway Racing), 13th in the race, to take control ahead of Jimmie Johnson and Kurt Busch (Penske Racing), tenth in the New Hampshire event.

Find the report of the Nascar in Loudon in the next issue of AUTOhebdo, on sale from Wednesday.