Bowyer races to first Nationwide win of season
By Mark LongThe Associated Press
Originally published: July 04. 2009 3:01AM
Last modified: July 03. 2009 11:22PM
DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Clint Bowyer won the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway for his first victory of the year.
The defending series champion was the leader when a four-car accident brought out the caution with six laps to go in Friday night’s race. That set up a final two-lap overtime sprint, and Bowyer lined up next to Carl Edwards for the double-file restart.
With Kyle Busch pushing him from behind, Bowyer raced to the front. He didn’t have to deal with a challenge from Busch because an accident in the fourth turn brought out a race-ending caution, giving Richard Childress Racing its first win of the year.
Busch was second, followed by Edwards, Joey Logano and Kasey Kahne.
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