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2011 NNS O’Reilly Auto Parts 300 Race Results
Timing & Scoring
This was Edwards’ first series win in the 2011 season, his 30th series career win, his 2nd (consecutive) series win at Texas Motor Speedway, and gives the Ford Mustang it’s first series win.
Following Edwards (by 0.482 seconds) to the drop of the checkered flag was the 2010 series champion, Brad Keselowski, finishing in the second position, Paul Menard third, Joey Logano fourth and Elliott Sadler finishing in the fifth position.
Rounding out the top-ten were Justin Allgaier finishing sixth, Reed Sorenson seventh, Ricky Stenhouse Jr. eighth, David Reutimann ninth and Brian Scott finishes in the tenth position.
RACE NOTES:
Average Speed: 147.884 MPH
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 01 Mins, 43 Secs.
Margin of Victory: 0.482 Seconds
Lead Changes: 7 among 5 drivers
Cautions: 3 for 15 laps
Attendance: 77,200
Unofficial Top-Ten in the Point Standings: 1. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 218; 2. Jason Leffler – 204 (-14 Points Behind the Leader) 3. Justin Allgaier – 194 (-24) 4. Elliott Sadler – 188 (-30) 5. Reed Sorenson – 188 (-30) 6. Aric Almirola – 187 (-31) 7. Trevor Bayne – 181 (-37) 8. Brian Scott – 173 (-45) 9. Kenny Wallace – 164 (-54) 10. Mike Bliss – 150 (-68).
Next Up: The Aaron’s 312 at Talladega Superspeedway on Saturday, April 16th, at 3:00 PM (EST) on ESPN2 (pre-race coverage beginning at 2:00 PM).
2011 NNS OReilly Auto Parts 300 Race Results
| Fin | Str | Car | Driver | Team | Lap | Pts | BPts | Status | TLd | LLd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 60 | Carl Edwards(i) | Fastenal Ford | 200 | 0 | Running | 4 | 169 | |
| 2 | 2 | 22 | Brad Keselowski(i) | Discount Tire Dodge | 200 | 0 | Running | 1 | 16 | |
| 3 | 5 | 33 | Paul Menard(i) | Menards/Rheem Chevrolet | 200 | 0 | Running | |||
| 4 | 7 | 20 | Joey Logano(i) | GameStop/NASCAR 2011 The Game Toyota | 200 | 0 | Running | |||
| 5 | 3 | 2 | Elliott Sadler | OneMain Financial Chevrolet | 200 | 39 | Running | |||
| 6 | 11 | 31 | Justin Allgaier | Brandt Chevrolet | 200 | 38 | Running | |||
| 7 | 12 | 32 | Reed Sorenson | Dollar General Chevrolet | 200 | 37 | Running | |||
| 8 | 4 | 6 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | Easy Feet Ford | 200 | 37 | 1 | Running | 1 | 5 |
| 9 | 14 | 99 | David Reutimann(i) | Pastrana Waltrip Racing Toyota | 200 | 0 | Running | |||
| 10 | 13 | 11 | Brian Scott | Shore Lodge Toyota | 200 | 35 | 1 | Running | 1 | 2 |
| 11 | 9 | 38 | Kasey Kahne(i) | Great Clips Chevrolet | 200 | 0 | Running | |||
| 12 | 10 | 88 | Aric Almirola | Hellmann's Chevrolet | 200 | 32 | Running | |||
| 13 | 6 | 16 | Trevor Bayne | RickyvsTrevor.com Ford | 200 | 31 | Running | |||
| 14 | 17 | 7 | Josh Wise | TaxSlayer.com Chevrolet | 200 | 30 | Running | |||
| 15 | 15 | 30 | Jason Leffler | Wolf Pack Rentals Chevrolet | 199 | 29 | Running | |||
| 16 | 16 | 12 | Sam Hornish Jr. | Alliance Dodge | 199 | 28 | Running | |||
| 17 | 24 | 66 | Steve Wallace | 5-hour Energy Toyota | 199 | 27 | Running | |||
| 18 | 18 | 62 | Michael Annett | Northland Motor Oils Toyota | 199 | 27 | 1 | Running | 1 | 8 |
| 19 | 36 | 19 | Mike Bliss | Cattlemen's Chevrolet | 198 | 25 | Running | |||
| 20 | 22 | 9 | Kenny Wallace | American Ethanol Toyota | 198 | 24 | Running | |||
| 21 | 30 | 51 | Jeremy Clements | racedaysponsor.com Chevrolet | 198 | 23 | Running | |||
| 22 | 29 | 1 | Mike Wallace | G&K Services Chevrolet | 197 | 22 | Running | |||
| 23 | 19 | 5 | David Starr | Texas Farm and Ranches/31-W Insulation Chevrolet | 197 | 0 | Running | |||
| 24 | 23 | 87 | Joe Nemechek | NEMCO Motorsports Toyota | 196 | 20 | Running | |||
| 25 | 20 | 81 | Blake Koch # | daystar.com Dodge | 195 | 19 | Running | |||
| 26 | 43 | 23 | Robert Richardson Jr. | Wildlife Conservation Society Dodge | 193 | 18 | Running | |||
| 27 | 34 | 39 | Danny O'Quinn Jr. | Heil Trailers Ford | 192 | 17 | Running | |||
| 28 | 38 | 15 | Timmy Hill # | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 192 | 16 | Running | |||
| 29 | 37 | 41 | Jennifer Jo Cobb # | Lilly Trucking Ford | 184 | 15 | Running | |||
| 30 | 27 | 70 | Shelby Howard | Race Fuel Energy Drink Chevrolet | 176 | 14 | Running | |||
| 31 | 41 | 14 | Eric McClure | Hefty BlackOut/Reynolds Chevrolet | 147 | 13 | Running | |||
| 32 | 40 | 28 | Derrike Cope | Pouch Tech Chevrolet | 140 | 12 | Engine | |||
| 33 | 25 | 40 | Scott Wimmer | Key Motorsports Chevrolet | 121 | 11 | Engine | |||
| 34 | 8 | 18 | Kyle Busch(i) | Z-Line Designs Toyota | 88 | 0 | Accident | |||
| 35 | 39 | 52 | Tim Schendel | TexasCountrytv.com/Fire and Ice Chevrolet | 78 | 9 | Accident | |||
| 36 | 21 | 79 | Tim Andrews | Great Wolf Lodge Ford | 27 | 8 | Brakes | |||
| 37 | 42 | 89 | Morgan Shepherd | Racing with Jesus/Imperial Bedding Chevrolet | 23 | 7 | Engine | |||
| 38 | 31 | 49 | Dennis Setzer | Jay Robinson Racing Chevrolet | 13 | 6 | Vibration | |||
| 39 | 35 | 24 | Kevin Lepage | Team Rensi Motorsports Ford | 6 | 5 | Power | |||
| 40 | 28 | 74 | JJ Yeley(i) | Riverwalk Cafe Chevrolet | 5 | 0 | Rear Gear | |||
| 41 | 33 | 68 | Matt Carter | Fleur-De-Lis Motorsports Chevrolet | 4 | 3 | Vibration | |||
| 42 | 26 | 75 | Carl Long | Rick Ware Racing Ford | 3 | 2 | Handling | |||
| 43 | 32 | 44 | Jeff Green | TriStar Motorsports Chevrolet | 2 | 1 | Vibration |
(i) Ineligible for Points in this Series
# Denotes Rookie
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