{"id":4690,"date":"2016-07-21T15:17:35","date_gmt":"2016-07-21T20:17:35","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=4690"},"modified":"2016-07-21T15:17:35","modified_gmt":"2016-07-21T20:17:35","slug":"kyle-larson-charges-through-field-to-capture-eldora-win","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2016\/07\/21\/kyle-larson-charges-through-field-to-capture-eldora-win\/","title":{"rendered":"Kyle Larson charges through field to capture Eldora win"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Chris Knight
\nNASCAR Wire Service<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

ROSSBURG, Ohio \u2013\u00a0Battling back from all kinds of adversity, Kyle Larson<\/strong> sailed away on a late race restart with 16 laps to go to win Wednesday night\u2019s fourth annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150 at Eldora Speedway.<\/p>\n

\"Kyle

Kyle Larson, driver of the #24 DC Solar Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

“It means a lot, especially losing the way I did the two years I ran,” said Larson from Victory Lane. “Thanks to everyone on this GMS Racing team, DC Solar for coming on-board for this, this is very special for them. I knew running a blue No. 24 I had to run hard here at Eldora. Rico (Abreu) does a really good job in a sprint car with that. I had to put on a show.<\/p>\n

“We got the flat tire there early, I knew we would get a lucky dog, I just didn\u2019t know if I could get back to the top-three as quick as I did. It just worked out where I got by (Christopher) Bell when he got in the wall and I think Bobby (Pierce) had a gear issue. He was definitely better than I was for sure.<\/p>\n

The win didn\u2019t come easy though.<\/p>\n

Larson took the lead from last year\u2019s runner-up Bobby Pierce following the second caution on Lap 35 and appeared to be in control of the event, but while leading, Larson spun in Turn 4 on Lap 52 to bring out the fourth caution of the night.<\/p>\n

\"Kyle

Kyle Larson, driver of the #24 DC Solar Chevrolet, races during NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Adding fuel to his fire, Larson was docked one lap by NASCAR for intentionally causing the yellow after spinning and stopping on the race track.<\/p>\n

Two cautions later, however, Larson found himself back on the lead lap courtesy of the free pass and his mission to rally from the back to the front began.<\/p>\n

Chasing down Pierce for the race lead, Larson took advantage of Pierce\u2019s transmission being stuck in fourth gear to take the lead with 30 laps to go, Pierce attempted to take the lead back three laps later, but slammed the outside Turn 4 wall, ending his night and bringing out the final caution of the event.<\/p>\n

Despite a late race charge from Bell on the restart, Larson pulled away as the laps dwindled away and earned a 0.767-second advantage to win his second NCWTS race in his 12th start.<\/p>\n

“I guess I didn\u2019t really hold him (Pierce) off, he slid in there and hit the wall and got a flat I think,” Larson said. “I hated that I couldn\u2019t race with him, but I was happy when he was out. I almost gave it away again after that restart. I went to the middle of three and four in third gear and I missed a shift off Turn 4 and Bell got into my back bumper. Thankfully, he wasn\u2019t inside of me, because he would have got the lead there and probably would be standing where I am.”<\/p>\n

\"Kyle

Kyle Larson, driver of the #24 DC Solar Chevrolet, wins the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Bell, last year\u2019s winner, was disappointed with second but knew he gained crucial points towards his championship chase.<\/p>\n

“Tony (Stewart, track owner) did an awesome job with the race track tonight,” said Bell. “It was really technical, it was really tough to get around and it was really fun, too. Kyle\u2019s been trying to win this race for a long time and it was cool for him to win tonight. The guys at KBM (Kyle Busch Motorsports) worked really hard to put me in this position. I was disappointed we couldn\u2019t repeat.”<\/p>\n

Pierce who led a commanding 102 laps finished 25th in likely his final truck race of the season.<\/p>\n

“The carburetor was flooded and I couldn\u2019t get off the corner at all. Larson drove a great race,” Pierce said. “When that happened on the restart, I caught him a little bit, he hit the wall and I tried to slide him. I went in there a little too hard, it was super-slick and I got the wall and knocked the right-rear off the rim and that was that.”<\/p>\n

Notes: The event was halted for seven minutes, 29 seconds for a nine truck accident in Turn 3 on Lap 38. … The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series returns to competition at Pocono (Pa.) Raceway on July 30 for the running of the Pocono Mountains 150. Kyle Busch is the defending champion.<\/p>\n

Note: \u00a0Additional photos posted below results.<\/em><\/p>\n

NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Race – Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby<\/strong>
\n Eldora Speedway<\/strong>
\n Rossburg, Ohio<\/strong>
\n Wednesday, July 20, 2016<\/strong><\/p>\n

1. (7) Kyle Larson(i), Chevrolet, 150.
\n2. (10) Christopher Bell #, Toyota, 150.
\n3. (27) Rico Abreu #, Toyota, 150.
\n4. (11) Jake Griffin, Toyota, 150.
\n5. (2) Tyler Reddick, Ford, 150.
\n6. (23) Cole Custer #, Chevrolet, 150.
\n7. (20) Cameron Hayley, Toyota, 150.
\n8. (15) Daniel Hemric, Ford, 150.
\n9. (28) Austin Wayne Self #, Toyota, 150.
\n10. (22) Matt Crafton, Toyota, 150.
\n11. (17) Ben Kennedy, Chevrolet, 150.
\n12. (3) Ken Schrader, Toyota, 150.
\n13. (8) Johnny Sauter, Chevrolet, 150.
\n14. (18) William Byron #, Toyota, 150.
\n15. (4) JR Heffner, Chevrolet, 150.
\n16. (25) Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 148.
\n17. (32) Travis Kvapil, Chevrolet, 146.
\n18. (29) Wayne Edwards, Chevrolet, 145.
\n19. (26) Cody Coughlin #, Toyota, 144.
\n20. (24) Tyler Young, Chevrolet, 143.
\n21. (16) Brady Boswell, Chevrolet, 143.
\n22. (14) Brandon Brown, Chevrolet, 139.
\n23. (5) Ben Rhodes #, Toyota, 136.
\n24. (21) John H. Nemechek, Chevrolet, 129.
\n25. (1) Bobby Pierce, Chevrolet, Accident, 126.
\n26. (30) Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, 124.
\n27. (19) Timothy Peters, Toyota, 116.
\n28. (12) Stewart Friesen, Chevrolet, Accident, 111.
\n29. (9) Spencer Gallagher, Chevrolet, 107.
\n30. (6) Caleb Holman, Chevrolet, Accident, 37.
\n31. (13) Justin Shipley, Ford, Overheating, 11.
\n32. (31) Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, Engine, 5.<\/p>\n

Average Speed of Race Winner:\u00a0 41.971 mph.
\nTime of Race:\u00a0 1 Hrs, 47 Mins, 13 Secs. Margin of Victory:\u00a0 0.767 Seconds.
\nCaution Flags:\u00a0 9 for 52 laps.
\nLead Changes:\u00a0 3 among 2 drivers.
\nLap Leaders:\u00a0\u00a0 B. Pierce 1-34; K. Larson(i) 35-50; B. Pierce 51-118; K. Larson(i) 119-150.
\nLeaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):\u00a0 B. Pierce 2 times for 102 laps; K. Larson(i) 2 times for 48 laps.
\nTop 10 in Points: W. Byron # – 282; M. Crafton – 273; D. Hemric – 271; J. Sauter – 253; T. Peters – 252; C. Bell # – 245; T. Reddick – 243; J. Nemechek – 232; B. Kennedy – 225; C. Hayley – 220.<\/p>\n

\"Caleb

Caleb Holman, driver of the #75 FoodCountryUSA\/LopezWealthMgmt. Chevrolet, leads the feild during qualifying races for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Fireworks

Fireworks are displayed prior to the start of the NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Bobby

Bobby Pierce, driver of the #63 PremierWaste\/AllgayerInc\/gottarace.com Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Bobby

Bobby Pierce, driver of the #63 PremierWaste\/AllgayerInc\/gottarace.com Chevrolet, races during qualifying races for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Caleb

Caleb Holman, driver of the #75 FoodCountryUSA\/LopezWealthMgmt. Chevrolet, races during qualifying races for the NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby150 at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Tyler

Tyler Reddick, driver of the #29 Cooper Standard Ford, races during qualifying races for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Matt

Matt Crafton, driver of the #88 Chi-Chi’s\/Menards Toyota, races during qualifying races for the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Stewart

Stewart Friesen, driver of the #16 Halmar International Chevrolet, and Kyle Larson, driver of the #24 DC Solar Chevrolet, race during NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Jake

Jake Griffin, driver of the #11 Toyota, leads Stewart Friesen, driver of the #16 Halmar International Chevrolet, during NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Bobby

Bobby Pierce, driver of the #63 PremierWaste\/AllgayerInc\/gottarace.com Chevrolet, leads Christopher Bell, driver of the #4 JBL Toyota, during NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Kyle

Kyle Larson, driver of the #24 DC Solar Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Sean Gardner\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Kyle

Kyle Larson, driver of the #24 DC Solar Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Camping World Series 4th Annual Aspen Dental Eldora Dirt Derby 150, at Eldora Speedway on July 20, 2016 in Rossburg, Ohio. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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