Cup Series: M&M Slayer - 15 August 2013 - National Sim Racing Association

With the Cup Series nearing it's halfway point. We return to Indianapolis for the 2nd time. Mark Murphy won the pole and was primed for a better run than last night. John Battista, making a rare Cup start, was also running up front. Tex Perry made his season debut but handling issues caused him to bow out early into the race. Battista took over the lead but it was short lived as tire wear caught up with the #15. Murphy re-assumed the lead but Zach Michael had gained speed over the long run and caught the #98. Zach was trying to make a pass but opted to make his final pit stop with 25 laps to go. Murphy followed suit and pitted a lap later and despite Michael gaining two seconds over the pit stops, Murphy caught and passed the #14. With just a few laps to go Zach caught back up to Murphy again late in the run. On the final lap Michael had a run in Turn 2 and used it down the back to try and pass Murphy into 3. Murphy held on but did not get off of Turn 4 that great. Michael launched his car to the inside of Murphy at the line, but could not get it. Murphy hung on just long enough to get the win. Battista was able to finish a solid 3rd with Rob Scarberry in 4th, and Steven Davis in 5th.

Congrats to Mark on his win, Cup is OFF next week but will be back the week after for Watkins Glen!