ANDREW MYERS WINS UNDER THE LIGHTS AT PIR

Source: NASCAR Public Relations
Date: 04/21/2006

AVONDALE, Arizona -- Andrew Myers came out on top following several late-race restarts to win the Casino Arizona 150 at Phoenix International Raceway and score his first career victory in the NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series.

Myers and series rookie Peyton Sellers waged a fierce battle down to the wire, after swapping the lead several times on restarts following cautions late in the race.

The final of 10 caution flags led to a two-lap dash to the finish, with a green-white-checkered finish extending the race to 153 laps. Myers waged a side-by-side battle with Sellers, before pulling away slightly for the win. Sellers crossed the line in second, followed by Mike David. Eric Holmes was fourth, with Steve Portenga in fifth.

NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series

Avondale, Ariz. April 20, 2006

AVONDALE, Ariz. – Final leaders of Thursday’s $204,460 NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series stock car race with driver’s starting position in parenthesis, hometown, make and model of car, laps completed, winner’s average speed, reason out if any and prize money.

1. (5) Andrew Myers, Huntington Beach Calif., Chevrolet, 153, 74.082 mph, $14,725

2. (2) Peyton Sellers, Danville Va., Chevrolet, 153, $11,000

3. (9) Mike David, Modesto Calif., Ford, 153, $10,225

4. (19) Eric Holmes, Escalon Calif., Chevrolet, 153, $6,500

5. (20) Steve Portenga, Sparks Nev., Ford, 153, $6,125

6. (6) Austin Cameron, El Cajon Calif., Chevrolet, 153, $6,200

7. (1) Mike Duncan, Bakersfield Calif., Chevrolet, 153, $7,025

8. (10) Jim Inglebright, Fairfield Calif., Chevrolet, 153, $4,000

9. (8) Spencer Clark, Las Vegas Nev., Ford, 153, $4,325

10. (11) Ken Schrader, Fenton Mo., Chevrolet, 153, $3,350

11. (18) Daryl Harr, St Albert Alberta, Chevrolet, 153, $3,825

12. (14) Chris Cook, Davidson N.C., Chevrolet, 153, $2,750

13. (21) Justin Fisher, Phoenix Ariz., Pontiac, 153, $2,450

14. (33) Brian Pannone, Riverside Calif., Ford, 153, $3,250

15. (29) Tim Woods, III, Chino Hills Calif., Ford, 153, $2,675

16. (15) Brian Ickler, Poway Calif., Chevrolet, 153, $1,950

17. (31) Jack Sellers, Sacramento Calif., Pontiac, 153, $2,475

18. (23) Brett Thompson, Jerome Idaho, Chevrolet, 150, $3,375

19. (30) Carl Harr, Edmonton Alberta, Chevrolet, 149, Engine, $3,275

20. (25) James Bruncati, Glendora Calif., Ford, 146, Steering, $1,600

21. (28) Ted Christopher, Plainville Conn., Ford, 145, Accident, $6,550

22. (12) Justin Lofton, Westmorland Calif., Chevrolet, 130, Accident, $1,500

23. (27) Bruce Betts, Colorado Springs Colo., Chevrolet, 130, Accident, $1,450

24. (4) Auggie Vidovich, Lakeside Calif., Ford, 130, $1,400

25. (7) Nick Lynch, Burley Idaho, Dodge, 116, Engine, $2,350

26. (24) Ed Watson, Mt Vernon Wash., Ford, 115, Engine, $1,925

27. (13) Eric Hardin, Anaheim Calif., Chevrolet, 107, Accident, $2,300

28. (32) Bobby Hillis, Phoenix Ariz., Pontiac, 87, Radio, $1,925

29. (26) David Eshleman, Fontana Calif., Chevrolet, 80, Accident, $1,925

30. (3) Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville Conn., Chevrolet, 75, Engine, $6,300

31. (34) Robbie Brand, Barstow Calif., Ford, 30, Engine, $1,925

32. (17) Scott Gaylord, Lakewood Colo., Chevrolet, 29, Engine, $2,925

33. (16) Johnny Borneman, Ramona Calif., Ford, 19, Engine, $1,925

34. (22) Andrew Phipps, Simi Valley Calif., Ford, 2, Engine, $1,300

Did not qualify: (4) Chris Oddo (#32), Daniel DiGiacomo (#31), Todd Souza (#13), Stan Silva Jr. (#65).

Time of Race: 2 hours 3 minutes 55 seconds

Margin of Victory: 1.122 Seconds

Caution Flags: 10 for 59 laps

Lead changes: 15 lead changes among 9 drivers.

Lap Leaders: Mike Duncan 1-5, Matt Kobyluck 6-49, Mike David 50, Kobyluck 51-62, David 63-75, Tim Woods, III 76, Brian Pannone 77, James Bruncati 78, Peyton Sellers 79-88, Ted Christopher 89, Sellers 90-96, Andrew Myers 97-126, Sellers 127-135, Myers 136-150, Sellers 151, Myers 152-153.

NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series Top 10 Driver Points: Eric Holmes 330, Peyton Sellers 330, Ken Schrader 319, Spencer Clark 308, Steve Portenga 301, Mike David 291, Andrew Myers 285, Jim Inglebright 284, Mike Duncan 280, Brian Ickler 265

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