ERIE, Colorado Experience paid off for Mike Duncan in the NAPA 150 as he returned to victory lane in NASCAR Grand National Division, West Series action at Colorado National Speedway on Saturday.
The two-time series champion had won in his only previous race at the 3/8-mile oval, when the series last visited in 2004.
Duncan’s latest victory did not come easy, however, as Brian Ickler dominated the first half of the race. Ickler, who won his first career Bud Pole in qualifying, led through lap 85, but began to fade with power steering trouble.
Duncan paced the final stages of the race, despite a late-race caution that set up a green-white-checkered finish that extended the race distance to 155 laps. Mike David, who leads the championship standings, finished second – with series rookie Ryan Foster taking third. He was followed by two other rookies, Eric Richardson in fourth and Jason Bowles in fifth. Ickler managed to come home 15th.
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| 1. (3) Mike Duncan, Bakersfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 155 laps, 47.770 mph, $6,278. 2. (6) Mike David, Modesto, Calif., Ford, 155, $3,778. 3. (2) Ryan Foster, Anderson, Calif., Chevrolet, 155, $3,078. 4. (4) Eric Richardson, Bakersfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 155, $2,878. 5. (11) Jason Bowles, Ontario, Calif., Ford, 155, $2,778. 6. (9) Jim Inglebright, Fairfield, Calif., Chevrolet, 155, $2,528. 7. (14) Alex Haase, Las Vegas, Nev., Chevrolet, 155, $2,878. 8. (19) Mike Gallegos, Wheat Ridge, Colo., Ford, 155, $3,278. 9. (5) Moses Smith, Tempe, Ariz., Chevrolet, 155, $1,701. 10. (20) Rick Wall, Irvine, Calif., Ford, 155, $1,678. 11. (7) Eric Hardin, Anaheim, Calif., Chevrolet, 155, $1,578. 12. (10) Justin Lofton, Westmorland, Calif., Ford, 155, $1,528. 13. (15) Stan Silva, Jr., Castroville, Calif., Chevrolet, 155, $1,478. 14. (8) Brett Thompson, Jerome, Idaho, Chevrolet, 155, $1,928. 15. (1) Brian Ickler, San Diego, Calif., Chevrolet, 155, $3,378. 16. (13) Johnny Borneman, Ramona, Calif., Ford, 152, $1,778. 17. (21) Ed Vecchiarelli, Sr., Brighton, Colo., Chevrolet, 147, $1,000. 18. (12) Darren Robertson, Arvada, Colo., Chevrolet, 139, accident, $1,000. 19. (17) Daryl Harr, St Albert, Alberta, Chevrolet, 126, accident, $1,278. 20. (18) Jose Luis Ramirez, Mexico City, Ford, 95, accident, $1,278. 21. (16) Ed Vecchiarelli, Jr., Brighton, Colo., Chevrolet, 81, accident, $1,000. Race Statistics Time of Race: 1 hour 12 minutes 2 seconds Margin of Victory: .369 seconds Fastest Qualifier: B.Ickler (80.963 mph, 16.452 seconds) Caution Flags: 9 for 44 laps. Lead Changes: 3 among 3 drivers. Lap Leaders: B.Ickler 1-84; M.Duncan 85-101; M.David 102; M.Duncan 103-155. Standings: 1. M.David, 999; 2. M.Duncan, 891; 3. J.Bowles, 850; 4. J.Borneman, 836; 5. B.Thompson, 809; 6. E.Hardin, 807; 7. J.Lofton, 805; 8. A.Haase, 767; 9. R.Foster, 714; 10. E.Richardson, 685. Unofficial |
