Harvick Wins Bud Shootout

February 8, 2009

Kevin Harvick lost the draft twice, managed to dodge several wrecks, and used a last-lap pass on Jamie McMurray to win the 2009 Bud Shootout, his first Shootout victory in his career.

Following a late wreck, the field was set for a green-white-checker finish. McMurray led the field to the green on the restart, and had a fast car that seemed poised for a win. Harvick restarted fourth.

With about one to go, Harvick diced through the middle and then used a huge push from Denny Hamlin to sail past McMurray who dove down to block Jimmie Johnson, but could not get back high to block Harvick.

Once Harvick completed the pass, Johnson got together with Casey Mears, and triggered a big wreck, ending the Shoutout, making Harvick the winner.

Top 5: Harvick, McMurray, Tony Stewart, Jeff Gordon, and AJ Allmendinger.

Kasey Kahne, Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Kurt Busch, and Kyle Busch rounded out the top 10.

Notables: Brian Vickers (11th), Denny Hamlin (13th),  Johnson (14th), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (18th), Bobby Labonte (19th), and Joey Logano (28th).

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Menard Draws Bud Shootout Pole

February 6, 2009

Picking 22nd to determine his starting spot in the Bud Shootout, Yates Racing’s Paul Menard picked the pole and will lead the field to the green on Saturday night.

Richard Petty Motorsports’ Elliott Sadler will start outside row one. Sadler’s teammate Reed Sorenson will start third, with Scott Speed of Red Bull Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing’s Denny Hamlin will round out the top 5.

The field consists of the top six drivers, based on owners’ points from the previous season, from each of the four manufacturers, and one addition driver per manufacturer, either a past champion or another driver based on points. 

The complete lineup:

  1. Paul Menard – Ford
  2. Elliott Sadler – Dodge
  3. Reed Sorenson – Dodge
  4. Scott Speed – Toyota
  5. Denny Hamlin – Toyota
  6. Tony Stewart – Chevy
  7. Brian Vickers – Toyota
  8. Bobby Labonte – Ford
  9. Dale Earnhardt Jr. – Chevy
  10. Kyle Busch – Toyota
  11. Carl Edwards – Ford
  12. Kurt Busch – Dodge
  13. Robby Gordon – Toyota
  14. Kasey Kahne – Dodge
  15. Jamie McMurray – Ford
  16. David Ragan – Ford
  17. Michael Waltrip – Toyota
  18. AJ Allmendinger – Dodge
  19. Joey Logano – Toyota
  20. David Stremme – Dodge
  21. Jimmie Johnson – Chevy
  22. David Reutimann – Toyota
  23. Jeff Burton – Chevy
  24. Casey Mears – Chevy
  25. Matt Kenseth – Ford
  26. Greg Biffle – Ford
  27. Kevin Harvick – Chevy
  28. Jeff Gordon – Chevy

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