The K&N Pro Series West 'NAPA 500 Challenge" Produces Two Different Winners

Todd Gilliland's Win takes the $100,000 Bonus Money Off Table

 

With the running of the ‘NAPA Auto Parts 150,’ the ‘NAPA 500 Challenge’ is half complete. The second of four races in the challenge was held last night at the Kern County Raceway Park. 

The race, which included a six-lap overtime, showcased the talent of the sixteen-year-old rising star from Sherrills Ford, North Carolina. Todd Gilliland, piloted his No. 16 NAPA Auto Parts Toyota to his eighth career ‘21 Means 21 Pole Award’ and then lead seventy-two laps as he captured his eighth series victory.

Thank you so much @ToyotaRacing @NAPARacing @REradioz @hms_motorsport @Brettstevens399 best car I've ever driven!!! @tic_tac61 is the man! pic.twitter.com/AU1Xp9SdwW

— Todd Gilliland (@ToddGilliland_) March 24, 2017

 

RACE STATISTICS

Fastest Qualifier: Todd Gilliland, Time: 18.21 Seconds, Speed: 98.847 mph

Time of Race: 1 hrs., 9 mins, 57 secs

Average Speed: 66.905 mph Margin of Victory: .419 Seconds

Caution Flags: 6 for 25 laps

1. 28-32 (38 Spun Turn 2, 18 Free Pass)
2. 62-65 (30 Spun Turn 1&2, Free Pass 38)
3. 76-79 (Halfway Break, Free Pass 30)
4. 97-100 (6 & 10 Spun Turn 2, No Free Pass)
5. 145-147 (30 Spun Back, Free Pass 13)
6. 149-153 (38 & 14 Made Contact T2, Free Pass 61)

Lap Leaders:

1. Todd Gilliland 1-10
2. Michael Self 11-94
3. Todd Gilliland 95-156

Total Laps Led: 2 changes involving 2 drivers

1. Michael Self 84
2. Todd Gilliland 72 

Top 10 Driver Points:

1. Todd Gilliland 90
2. Chris Eggleston 88
3. Derek Kraus * 80
4. Will Rodgers * 80
5. Nicole Behar 71
6. Kody Vanderwal * 71
7. Blaine Perkins 69
8. Garret Archer * 67
9. Julia Landauer 64
10. Matt Levin 60

* - Denotes Sunoco Rookie of the Year contender

Next Race: 03/25/2017

NAPA 500 Challenge Standings
after Race Two of Four

$100,000 Bonus

Win All Four Races
No Longer Available

$10,000 Award

Top Three Positions in All Four Races

1. Todd Gilliland

$5,000 award

Top Five Spots in All Four Races

1. Chris Eggleston
2. Todd Gilliland
3. Will Rodgers

$1,000 award

Top 10 Positions in All Four Races

1. Chris Eggleston
2. Todd Gilliland
3. Will Rodgers
4. Derek Kraus
5. Nicole Behar

Drivers were required to pre-register by March 1 to be eligible for the special awards.

The NAPA 150 from Kern County Raceway Park will air on NBCSN Tuesday, March 28 at 7 p.m. ET/4 p.m. PT.

The NASCAR K&N Pro Series West will be back in action Saturday at Irwindale for the NAPA Twin 100s.

FamilyEffort @ToddGilliland_ #KNWest @KernRaceway "Never seen hail here before" says @DavidGilliland (storm last nght pic.twitter.com/6CVZdFbGvV

— George Silbermann (@NASCARmayor) March 23, 2017

 

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