Cup Series: That car was wide, but not wide enough!! - 28 February 2013

15 Drivers were on hand for the 1st running of the Old Spice Shootout. Zach Michael looked strong early, winning the pole. The first few laps went well until Zakk Miller threw a block on Ron Stout, the field then checked up crashed, taking out Zach Michael, Jonathan Skrabacz, and others. With so many drivers out of the race, the elimination was not needed after Segment 2. The race continued on with Zach Leavitt running 2nd most of the race and Rob Scarberry right behind. Just before the beginning of Segment 3 (The final segment) John Battista's engine expired, leaving just 5 drivers to fight for the win (10 were running but most were down on power due to earlier wrecks). On the ensuing restart Leavitt tried to pass but Miller ran him up the track, then blocked him when Leavitt tried to pass on the bottom. Coming to the white flag Miller moved up and wrecked himself and Leavitt trying to block yet again. Underdog Bill Thomas just got by the mayhem and narrowly beat Ron Stout to the line with 2 to go to taken the caution and the victory ensuring his place in next season's Shootout!

Thanks to all who showed up and congrats to Bill on his victory, see you all next Monday for Rockingham in trucks and Wednesday for the Cup season opening Daytona 500!