Tuesday, September 25, 2012

Austin Dillon win's Nationwide race at Kentucky


The rookie of No. 3 car Austin Dillon takes him and he's crew to Victory Lane for second time this year.

Dillon, the pole winner, went on to his second victory of the season and a sweep at the 1.5-mile oval. He led four times for 65 laps. In June he dominated, leading 192 of 200 laps.

Austin started on pole for Saturday's race, always in contention, the rookie positioned himself to pass Sadler when his teammate's Chevy fell off the pace with steering issues with 50 laps left.

"It wasn't a gift by (any) means," Dillon said after leading the final 50 laps to complete a season sweep at the 1.5-mile oval. "We had a great car in practice, we adjusted on it (Friday), and today and it got really good. We're in victory lane and proud to represent the speedway with the sweep."

Dillon, who dominated the June race by leading 192 of 200 laps, led four times for 65 laps this time in the iconic No. 3 Chevy owned by grandfather Richard Childress.


"It seems like whoever gets the points lead messes up," said Sadler, who leads Stenhouse by four points and Dillon by 19 with six races remaining. "I messed up at Richmond and Ricky had some bad luck today, and I think it's going to go back and forth from now all the way to Homestead."

Stenhouse's pit-road accident initially benefited Sadler. Leading the race as he pitted during a competition caution, the defending series champion collided with McClure exiting his stall.

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