Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Aaron’s 312 at Talladega
In the battle of Gibbs teammates, it was an unlikely victor on Saturday (May 5), with Joey Logano snatching victory from Kyle Busch.
Xfinity Breakdown
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Virginia 529 College Savings 250 at Richmond
For the 16th consecutive race, a Cup regular bested the Nationwide Series field at the Richmond International Raceway.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 O’Reilly 300 at Texas
Even as a single-car operation, Roush Fenway Racing didn’t miss a beat after two weeks off.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Royal Purple 300 at Fontana
The Nationwide Series regulars’ streak of wins to start 2012 ended at four in southern California, with polesitter Joey Logano pulling away from the field.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Ford EcoBoost 300 at Bristol
A decade removed from the site of his first career Cup win, Elliott Sadler drove away from the field on a lap 272 restart with old tires.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Sam’s Town 300 at Las Vegas
Holding off Mark Martin on the final two restarts of the afternoon, Ricky Stenhouse Jr.’s No. 6 proved to be the class of the field.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Bashas’ Supermarkets 200 at Phoenix
Track position was king at the Phoenix International Raceway on Saturday and it proved to be the nemesis of a dominant Kevin Harvick.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2012 Drive4COPD 300 at Daytona
James Buescher came from 11th place entering turn 4 only to emerge unscathed down the frontstretch, taking his first career NASCAR victory.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2011 Ford 300 at Homestead
For the first time since 2005, a Nationwide Series regular was crowned a Nationwide Series champion … and he nearly won the race as well.
Nationwide Series Breakdown: 2011 Wypall 200 at Phoenix
Brad Keselowski noted that Sam Hornish Jr. “has paid a lot of dues” in NASCAR and it was certainly a well-deserved victory that Hornish claimed this Saturday.