Image via WikipediaRicky Stenhouse Jr held off Carl Edwards and Brad Keselowski to win the John Deere Dealers 250 at Iowa Speedway Sunday. It was Stenhouse's first NASCAR win and the first Nationwide win for a non-Cup driver since Justin Allgaier won at Bristol in March 2010.
Stenhouse and his Roush teammate Edwards swapped the lead several times in the late stages of the race, but Stenhouse took the lead for good on Lap 232 (of 250). Edwards finished second, followed by Keselowski, Reed Sorenson and Elliott Sadler. (Race results)
The race marked the first time that three women competed in the same Nationwide race. Jennifer Jo Cobb was joined by the Cope twins, Angela and Amber, who were making their series debuts. The Cope twins spun out on almost the same spot on the racetrack just a few laps apart -- Angela on Lap 117, Amber on Lap 129. Cobb finished 26th, Angela 28th, and Amber 32nd.
Elliott Sadler still leads the series points standings. Reed Sorenson is second, now just seven points behind. Stenhouse moved into third, just eight points back. Justin Allgaier (-20) dropped to fourth, followed by Jason Leffler (-43).
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