{"id":2425,"date":"2016-04-24T18:21:46","date_gmt":"2016-04-24T23:21:46","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=2425"},"modified":"2016-04-24T18:21:46","modified_gmt":"2016-04-24T23:21:46","slug":"carl-edwards-bumps-teammate-kyle-busch-to-win-at-richmond","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2016\/04\/24\/carl-edwards-bumps-teammate-kyle-busch-to-win-at-richmond\/","title":{"rendered":"Carl Edwards bumps teammate Kyle Busch to win at Richmond"},"content":{"rendered":"

By Reid Spencer<\/b><\/span>
\nNASCAR Wire Service<\/b><\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

RICHMOND, Va. \u2013 <\/span><\/span><\/strong>The honeymoon at Joe Gibbs Racing may be over.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Yes, on Sunday at Richmond International Raceway, Carl Edwards won his second straight NASCAR Sprint Cup Series race in the Toyota Owners 400 and the fourth in a row for JGR, but he did so with a last-lap bump-and-run on teammate Kyle Busch, who was seeking his third victory in four events.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Carl

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, poses with the winner’s decal after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

“We did everything right \u2013 be smart,” Busch was told on his radio, after Edwards moved the No. 18 Toyota up the track in Turns 3 and 4 and beat Busch to the finish line by .675 seconds.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Busch took the advice. No doubt seething inside at the loss of a race he seemed poised to win, he maintained radio silence.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

With a superb pit stop under the eighth and final caution of the race, Busch grabbed the lead for a restart on Lap 365 of 400. He stayed out front until Edwards made up enormous ground by burying his No. 19 Camry into Turn 1 on the final lap.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Edwards applied the coup de grace in the next corner, nudging Busch out of the way to complete the first last-lap pass for the win in the history of the .75-mile track.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Carl

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, celebrates with a backflip after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Edwards indicated he was willing to take more liberties with his teammate because they had both scored victories this season and are locks to qualify for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

“Kyle\u2019s an amazing teammate, and it\u2019s like he got really slow there at the end,” Edwards said in Victory Lane. “Something happened that last lap. It was like his rear tires went off or something. He went down into (Turn) 1 and I dove it in and I got to him and I thought, \u2018Man, I\u2019ve got something.\u2019<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

“And he went to get down to the bottom and park it in (Turns) 3 and 4, and I had already decided to go down there, so I thought, \u2018Man, I\u2019m going to give him a little nudge.\u2019 And we both have got wins, and we\u2019re racing for fun getting these trophies and (it was) just an awesome day.”<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Carl

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

“Awesome” is probably not the word the typically outspoken Busch would have chosen, but he was silent on his radio after taking the checkered flag. In his post-race interview in the media center, Busch was as non-committal as retired Seattle Seahawk Marshawn Lynch in the locker room.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Asked whether he expected Edwards to use the bump-and-run for the win, Busch repeated a rote answer he had given to the previous question.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

“Our Banfield Camry was real awesome today,” Busch said. “We had a great race car. My guys made some awesome adjustments to it. It was really good for us to have an opportunity to run and race for the win like that.”<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

And was Edwards\u2019 nudge more excusable because both drivers already had wins?<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Carl

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Drew Hallowell\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

“My guys give me great race cars each and every week,” Busch deadpanned. “We continue to have fast Camrys. We’ll be continuing to run up front and race for wins.”<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Edwards\u2019 pursuit of Busch over the last 36 laps was riveting, but so was the action throughout the field. The race featured 23 lead changes (most since 2007) among eight drivers, as cars came to life and faded as the track changed throughout the afternoon.<\/span>
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Jimmie Johnson\u2019s No. 48 Chevrolet was strong early and late and came home third, followed by Hendrick Motorsports teammate Kasey Kahne, who scored his first top five since the Chase race at Kansas last October.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

Kevin Harvick finished fifth ahead of Denny Hamlin and Matt Kenseth, as JGR put all four of its cars in the top seven.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

\"Carl

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, pits during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Rainier Ehrhardt\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

Tony Stewart started 18th and finished 19th, despite suffering a cut tire, in his first race of the season after a back injury and surgery. “Smoke” was up on the wheel from the outset, and from Lap 130 to Lap 145, he waged an intense battle with Edwards in an attempt to stay on the lead lap.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

“I was real happy to have him back until about five laps into that battle,” Edwards joked.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

If Stewart left Richmond with a little more bounce in his step, Edwards left with fences to mend.<\/span>
\n<\/span><\/p>\n

“We\u2019ll talk about it,” he said of the last-lap encounter with Busch.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Team owner Joe Gibbs had to deal with divided loyalties \u2013 celebrating with one driver and commiserating with the other.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0<\/span>“I think when something like this happens, I don’t think there’s a game plan for it,” Gibbs said. “You have no real organized way of handling it. What you do is you start out and work your way through it. That’s what we’ll do.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

“So, you know, it’s a tough thing because it’s certainly painful for one side. You’re on such a high with the other side. It’s a tough thing. What we’ll do is go to work and work our way through it.”<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

(More photos after results)<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n

NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Race – Toyota Owners 400<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Richmond International Raceway<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Richmond, Virginia<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

Sunday, April 24, 2016<\/b><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 1. (4) Carl Edwards, Toyota, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 2. (9) Kyle Busch, Toyota, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 3. (3) Jimmie Johnson, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 4. (8) Kasey Kahne, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 5. (1) Kevin Harvick, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 6. (5) Denny Hamlin, Toyota, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 7. (13) Matt Kenseth, Toyota, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 8. (2) Joey Logano, Ford, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 9. (22) Martin Truex Jr., Toyota, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10. (7) Kurt Busch, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 11. (6) Brad Keselowski, Ford, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 12. (23) Chase Elliott #, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 13. (16) Dale Earnhardt Jr., Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 14. (19) Greg Biffle, Ford, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 15. (15) Kyle Larson, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 16. (27) Jamie McMurray, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 17. (17) Trevor Bayne, Ford, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 18. (14) Ryan Newman, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 19. (18) Tony Stewart, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 20. (11) Austin Dillon, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 21. (24) Aric Almirola, Ford, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 22. (26) Paul Menard, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 23. (30) David Ragan, Toyota, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 24. (21) Danica Patrick, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 25. (10) AJ Allmendinger, Chevrolet, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 26. (12) Ricky Stenhouse Jr., Ford, 400.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 27. (28) Landon Cassill, Ford, 399.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 28. (29) * Ryan Blaney #, Ford, 399.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 29. (25) Casey Mears, Chevrolet, 399.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 30. (36) Matt DiBenedetto, Toyota, 399.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 31. (32) Michael McDowell, Chevrolet, 399.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 32. (34) Regan Smith, Chevrolet, 399.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 33. (39) Clint Bowyer, Chevrolet, 398.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 34. (33) Chris Buescher #, Ford, 396.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 35. (20) Brian Scott #, Ford, 395.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 36. (40) Michael Annett, Chevrolet, 394.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 37. (37) * Ryan Ellis(i), Toyota, 393.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 38. (38) Jeffrey Earnhardt #, Ford, 392.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 39. (31) * Josh Wise, Chevrolet, 390.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 40. (35) * Reed Sorenson, Chevrolet, 390.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Average Speed of Race Winner:\u00a0 97.07 mph.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Time of Race:\u00a0 3 Hrs, 05 Mins, 26 Secs. Margin of Victory:\u00a0 0.675 Seconds.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Caution Flags:\u00a0 8 for 49 laps.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lead Changes:\u00a0 23 among 8 drivers.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Lap Leaders:\u00a0\u00a0 K. Harvick 1-21; J. Johnson 22-63; C. Edwards 64; J. Johnson 65; C. Edwards 66-89; D. Hamlin 90; J. Johnson 91; M. Kenseth 92-93; C. Edwards 94-157; Kyle Busch 158-168; C. Edwards 169-196; Kyle Busch 197; C. Edwards 198-229; K. Harvick 230-270; B. Keselowski 271-273; K. Harvick 274; B. Keselowski 275-277; Kurt Busch 278-286; Kyle Busch 287-314; Kurt Busch 315-360; Kyle Busch 361-363; C. Edwards 364; Kyle Busch 365-399; C. Edwards 400;.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):\u00a0 C. Edwards 7 times for 151 laps; Kyle Busch 5 times for 78 laps; K. Harvick 3 times for 63 laps; Kurt Busch 2 times for 55 laps; J. Johnson 3 times for 44 laps; B. Keselowski 2 times for 6 laps; M. Kenseth 1 time for 2 laps; D. Hamlin 1 time for 1 lap.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Top 16 in Points: C. Edwards – 331; K. Harvick – 324; J. Johnson – 310; Kyle Busch – 302; J. Logano – 299; Kurt Busch – 279; D. Earnhardt Jr. – 278; D. Hamlin – 258; B. Keselowski – 255; M. Truex Jr. – 246; C. Elliott # – 234; A. Dillon – 234; J. Mcmurray – 224; K. Kahne – 222; M. Kenseth – 212; R. Newman – 205.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Kevin

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Chevrolet, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Drew Hallowell\/NASCAR via Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Jimmie

Jimmie Johnson, driver of the #48 Lowe’s Pro Services Chevrolet, races Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Drew Hallowell\/NASCAR via Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Martin

Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #78 Furniture Row Toyota, races Chase Elliott, driver of the #24 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Todd Warshaw\/Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Tony

Tony Stewart, driver of the #14 Mobil 1 Advanced Fuel Economy Chevrolet, races Michael McDowell, driver of the #95 WRL General Contractors Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Kyle

Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 Banfield Toyota, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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\"Kasey

Kasey Kahne, driver of the #5 Mountain Dew Chevrolet, races Kurt Busch, driver of the #41 Monster Energy\/Haas Automation Chevrolet, during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Todd Warshaw\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Kevin

Kevin Harvick, driver of the #4 Busch Light Chevrolet, races during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Daniel Shirey\/NASCAR via Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Brad

Brad Keselowski, driver of the #2 Thomas Built Buses Ford, leads a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Aric

Aric Almirola, driver of the #43 Smithfield Ford, and Danica Patrick, driver of the #10 Nature’s Bakery Chevrolet, lead a pack of cars during the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

 <\/p>\n

\"Carl

Carl Edwards, driver of the #19 XFINITY Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series TOYOTA OWNERS 400 at Richmond International Raceway on April 24, 2016 in Richmond, Virginia. Photo by Matt Hazlett\/Getty Images<\/p><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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