Logano's Gamble Pays Off at Chicagoland

Nascar Nationwide Series
Written By: Matt "Night" Rider
Monday, July 13, 2009

JOLIET, IL.- Joey Logano took the checkered flag, winning the Dollar General 300 at Chicagoland last Friday (July 10th). Logano passed current Nationwide points leader Kyle Busch for the lead with 23 laps to go. Then pit strategy came into play.

Logano elected to stay out on the last caution, while Busch and all the other front runners came to the pits for gas and tires. Logano's gamble paid off, and he was able to hold off a strong second place showing from Nationwide points leader Kyle Busch. Brian Vickers drove to a top three finish.

This is Logano's first victory at Chicagoland Speedway, and his third Nationwide Series win of the season. Logano's victory tightens up the race for the Nationwide points race, but Busch still has a strong hold on the points lead.