16th Annual Lucas Oil 200 at Dover International Speedway is won by Tyler Reddick

Tyler Reddick celebrates inside Dover International Speedway's Victory Lane. His win at the 16th Annual Lucas Oil 200 is his first win at Dover in just his second appearence there.

Dean Patton Photo

Dover - RIS - Tyler Reddick, driving the #19 BBR Music Group Ford, wins the 16th Annual Lucas Oil 200. His first win on only his second start at Dover International Speedway turns out to be a great day. With Car Owner Brad Keselowski watching it was one great win for the team. This being his first full year in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series he has faired well. His first win coming at Daytona earlier this season and with this win he is now trailing series leader Matt Crofton by a mear 11 points in the chase. With just a third of the season on the books it may be a banner year for Reddick and his team.

Second place went to Daniel Suarez in the #51 ARRIS Toyota with a fading Erik Jones wheeling the #4 Special Olympics World Games Toyota. After leading most of the laps and with 60 to go, Joens’ team elected to go with two tires and the rubber would not hold for the remainder of the race. Erik Joens explained that he was doing all he could in the end to just keep the ride on the track.

#14 California Clean Power Chevrolet driven by Daniel Hemric took it home in forth place. Rounding out the top five would be Matt Crafton, the currant series points leader, driving the #88 Rip It/ Menards Toyota. The results are unofficial until certified by NASCAR officials.

The average speed for the race was 102.990 mph with a race time of 1 hour, 56 minutes. Reddick’s margin of victory was 1.255 seconds over Daniel Suarez. During the race the lead changed 15 times among 8 separate drivers. The Lucas Oil 200 had 8 cautions which used 41 laps to clear.

See you at the track.

  

Dean Patton

I have been a Photojournalist for RIS-news for the past six years more or less. I was a shooter for a Minority Publication here in Reading, PA. Unfortunately the publisher passed away ending the publication. Mike took me onboard the following February while covering Daytona freelance. I also shoot Football, Professional Boxing, and Pennsylvania Dirt Track Racing. Hailing from Reading, Pennsylvania what else would I do. In my real life I am also a sitting Magisterial District Judge... sports coverage is my escape!

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