PLAYERS:
Kyle Busch,
Jeff Gordon,
Ryan Newman,
Josh Wise,
Danica Patrick,
Kasey Kahne,
Austin Dillon,
Clint Bowyer,
Matt Kenseth,
Paul Menard,
Jeff Burton,
Jamie McMurray,
David Ragan,
Marcos Ambrose,
Aric Almirola,
Ricky Stenhouse,
Dave Blaney,
Travis Kvapil,
Terry Labonte,
Michael McDowell,
Mike Bliss,
Ricky Stenhouse Jr.
Kyle Busch won the first Budweiser Duel on Thursday. The win will allow him to start in the fourth position for the start of the Daytona 500 on Sunday.
The 55th running of the Daytona 500 will begin broadcasting on FOX at 1:00 PM EST.
Jeff Gordon who led the early part of the race saw his chances of winning go away when he was caught speeding on pit road. Ryan Newman flat spotted a tire while attempting to get onto pit road but was able to keep his car on the track.
No cautions happened in the race which saw Josh Wise earn has way into the Daytona 500 with the final transfer spot. The race was the second fastest Budweiser Duel in its history.
Danica Patrick was the quickest in qualifying for the race and will start on the pole. Along side her will be Jeff Gordon who is a three time winner of the race.
[View Results from Budweiser Duel #1]
Budweiser Duel #2 Results
POS
DRIVER
1
Kyle Busch
2
Kasey Kahne
3
Austin Dillon
4
Clint Bowyer
5
Matt Kenseth
6
Mark Martin
7
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