Ambrose, who held off INDYCAR driver Alex Tagliani by 1.112 seconds, received his first series win of the 2011 season, his fourth series career win and his first series win at the Circuit Gilles Villeneuve.
Following Ambrose and Tagliani to the drop of the checkered flag were Michael McDowell finishing in third, Steve Wallace finishing fourth and J.R. Fitzpatrick finishing in fifth.
Scott Speed finished his day in the sixth position, while Carl Edwards finished seventh, Justin Allgaier eighth, Jason Leffler ninth and Elliott Sadler (second in the points, trailing leader Ricky Stenhouse, Jr., by 8-points) rounding out the top-ten finishing positions.
RACE NOTES:
Average Speed: 70.025 MPH
Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 51 Mins, 46 Secs.
Margin of Victory: 1.112 Seconds
Lead Changes: 10 among 7 drivers
Cautions: 6 for 17 laps
Attendance: 70,000+
Unofficial Top-Ten in the Point Standings: 1 — Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – 834 (Leader) 2. Elliott Sadler – 826 (-8 Points Behind the Leader) 3. Reed Sorenson – 825 (-9) 4. Justin Allgaier – 772 (-62) 5. Aric Almirola – 770 (-64) 6. Jason Leffler – 739 (-95) 7. Kenny Wallace – 714 (-120) 8. Steve Wallace – 676 (-158) 9. Brian Scott – 658 (-176) 10. Michael Annett – 649 (-185).
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