Cup Series: Griggs the Rainman - 7 March 2013 - National Sim Racing Association

Daytona was the site of round 1 of 15 for the inaugural Old Spice Cup Series Season. Zach Michael won the pole for the race and lead early on, but it was really anyone's race. The lead swapped hands 24 times among 7 different drivers, both league records. The first caution did not come out until lap 30 when Ron Stout moved in front of Steven Davis and spun. The racing calmed down for the mid point in the race with Rob Scarberry leading a large portion of the race. The caution then came out again when Pete Glover blew an engine. The race was on for fuel mileage with most of the pack trying to conserve. Then with about 14 laps to go, the server crashed, or as we call it, rain. John Griggs was the lucky man leading when the the failure occurred meaning that he won the Daytona (450) 500!

Congrats to John on his victory and see you all Monday for trucks at Iowa and Wednesday for Cup at Las Vegas!