Image via WikipediaBrad Keselowski dominated Friday night's Feed the Children 300 at Kentucky Speedway, leading 132 of the 200 laps, but it came down to fuel mileage at the end. Keselowski conserved enough to take the checkered flag.
Keselowski's only real challenge came from Kevin Harvick, who was also in fuel conservation mode. But Harvick's crew made a crucial mistake in the closing laps, calling Harvick to the pits for fuel, then changing their minds at the last minute and telling him to stay out. A car had spun out and they were looking for a caution that never came. Harvick couldn't make up the lost time, allowing Keselowski to cruise to a 1.180-second victory.
It was Keselowski's first win of the season and the 13th of his career. It was his first win at Kentucky Speedway in his fourth start.
On Lap 134, Robert Richardson spun and backed into the wall to bring out the fifth and final caution of the race. Keselowski took fuel only and was the first off of pit road. Keselowski pulled away on the restart and led the rest of the way.
Kyle Busch started in the rear of the field after wrecking in practice and switching to his backup car. He quickly worked his way toward the front, but never challenged Keselowski and Harvick. He finished third, followed by Kasey Kahne and Elliott Sadler. (Race results)
Sadler took over the lead in the series points standings from Reed Sorenson, who finished 17th. Sorenson had pit troubles earlier in the race, leaving the pits with the track bar wrench still in the back of the car. Sadler now leads Sorenson by four points. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (-27) is third, followed by Justin Allgaier (-43) and Jason Leffler (-73).
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