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Brad Has Coke and a Smile

photo by Brendon D. Miller - Bluegrass Sports Nation

Brad Keselowski edges Jimmie Johnson in overtime to win the rain delayed Coca-Cola 600.

CONCORD, N.C. – May 25, 2020 – ANTHONY HOLBROOK

The 6th NASCAR Cup Series (rescheduled) Race located to Concord, North Carolina, on Sunday May 25th for the Coca-Cola 600  hosted by the Charlotte Motor Speedway.   Drivers competed a total of 607 miles on the 1.54 mile Quad Oval Asphalt intermediate track.  Continuing cooperation with CVC, no spectators will be allowed until restriction lifted.

Team Penske Driver, Brad Keselowski, driver of the No. 2 Ford, wins his first Coca-Cola 600 early Monday morning.  An overtime race which showcased No, 88 Alex Bowman dominating wins in Stage 1 & 2. Bowman the Showman would fade in closing Stages interrupting any chance to bring the Coca-Cola 600 trophy home to the Hendrick Stables.

Keselowski finished three-tenths of a second ahead of former NASCAR Cup Champion No. 48 Jimmie Johnson, who came in second place until failing his post-race inspection.  Penalty of inspection disqualified Jimmie Johnson’s stellar 2nd place performance. 102 race drought for the 7 time Cup Champion.

Stage 1 Results

  1. Alex Bowman
  2. Martin Truex Jr.
  3. Kyle Bush
  4. William Byron
  5. Chase Elliott
  6. Erik Jones
  7. Joey Logano
  8. Austin Dillion
  9. Ryan Blaney
  10. Kevin Harvick

Stage 2 Results

  1. Alex Bowman
  2. Martin Truex Jr.
  3. Chase Elliott
  4. Tyler Reddick
  5. Joey Logano
  6. Kyle Bush
  7. Austin Dillion
  8.  William Byron
  9. Kurt Bush
  10. Ryan Newman

Stage 3 Results

  1. Joey Logano
  2. Kyle Bush
  3. Ryan Byaney
  4. Martin Truex jr.
  5. Kyle Bush
  6. Erik Jones
  7. Brad Keselowski
  8. Austin Dillion
  9. William Byron
  10. Tyler Reddick

The Coca-Cola 600 final recap:

No. 6 –  Chase Elliott advances to the front of the pack,  passing Brad Keselowski with 38 circuits remaining.   A final caution brought out by a No. 24 – William Byron tire issue.   Multiple teams opted for pit service including Chase Elliott and Martin Truex Jr.  Elliott would restart 11th while Brad Keselowski recirculated to the front and Jimmie Johnson will lineup in 2nd position for a final over time finish shootout.

Clean Air assisted Brad’s Ford Mustang to stay out front, setting up a battle to the end.  Brad would prevail and collect his 1st win of the 2020 season while Chase Elliott suffers another disappointing finish

Keselowski finished three-tenths of a second ahead of Jimmie Johnson, who came in second place until failing his post-race inspection.

The Coca-Cola 600 top-20 finishers will be inverted to determine the starting lineup for Wednesday’s Cup race at Charlotte, William Byron will start at the front and Alex Bowman will start second.

 2020 NASCAR Coca-Cola 600 Results

1Brad Keselowski
2Chase Elliott
3Ryan Blaney
4Kyle Busch
5Kevin Harvick
6Martin Truex Jr.
7Kurt Busch
8Tyler Reddick
9Christopher Bell
10 Chris Buescher
11 Erik Jones
12 Cole Custer
13 Joey Logano
14 Austin Dillon
15 Aric Almirola
16 John Hunter Nemechek
17 Matt DiBenedetto
18 Michael McDowell
19 Alex Bowman
20 William Byron
21 Ross Chastain
22 Ryan Preece
23 Corey LaJoie
24 Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
25 Ty Dillon
26 Matt Kenseth
27 Ryan Newman
28 Daniel Duarez
29 Denny Hamlin
30  Brennan Poole
31Gray Gaulding
32 BJ McLeod
33 Garrett Smithley
34 Timmy Hill
35 Quin Houff
36 Joey Gase
37 JJ Yeley
38 Bubba Wallace
39 Clint Bowyer

40  Jimmie Johnson         

Time of Race:
4 Hrs, 29 Mins, 55 Secs. Time of Race: Average Speed: Margin of Victory

Cautions:
8 for 52 laps; Laps: 22-27 (Competition Caution [78]); 49-57 (Weather – Rain [Red: 01:08:35] [53]); 98-106 (#14 Incident Turn 1 / Stage 1 Conclusion [96]); 202-208 (Stage 2 Conclusion [17]); 277-281 (#42 Incident Turn 2 [21]); 302-307 (Stage 3 Conclusion [41]); 349-353 (#51 Spin Turn 4 [1]); 399-403 (#24 Spin Turn 2 [34]).

Caution Flags:
20 among 11 drivers; K. Busch 1-54; A. Bowman 55-159; J. Johnson 160-162; J. Nemechek # 163; R. Preece 164; R. Stenhouse Jr. 165; A. Bowman 166223; M. Truex Jr. 224-255; B. Keselowski 256-262; M. Truex Jr. 263-277; J. Logano 278-302; A. Bowman 303; M. DiBenedetto 304-306; J. Logano 307; M. Truex Jr. 308; M. DiBenedetto 309-311; M. Truex Jr. 312-350; J. Johnson 351-353; B. Keselowski 354-362; C. Elliott 363-400; B. Keselowski 401-405.

Lead Changes:
20 among 11 drivers; K. Busch 1-54; A. Bowman 55-159; J. Johnson 160-162; J. Nemechek # 163; R. Preece 164; R. Stenhouse Jr. 165; A. Bowman 166223; M. Truex Jr. 224-255; B. Keselowski 256-262; M. Truex Jr. 263-277; J. Logano 278-302; A. Bowman 303; M. DiBenedetto 304-306; J. Logano 307; M. Truex Jr. 308; M. DiBenedetto 309-311; M. Truex Jr. 312-350; J. Johnson 351-353; B. Keselowski 354-362; C. Elliott 363-400; B. Keselowski 401-405.

The NASCAR Cup Series Race No.7  will return back to Charlotte Motor Speedway , Wednesday May 27th for the Alsco Uniforms 500 @ 8:00    FSI –  Siris Radio

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