Tayler Malsam would over come a tight handling truck at Milwaukee, benefit from a caution during green flag pit stops and record a seventh place finish.
Johnny Sauter ran top 15 most of the race, stayed out of trouble, got caught a lap down making a green flag stop and never could get his lap back. He finished 14th.
Brian Ickler would start on the pole, based on owner points, lead a lap, but fought a loose handling truck all day and finished 15th.
Ricky Carmichael would fight a loose condition, never getting the handling right on his truck. He got caught by the caution during green flag pit stops and finished 24th.
2009 Raybestos Rookie of the Year Standings
Tayler Malsam 112
Johnny Sauter 105
James Buescher 95
Ricky Carmichael 61
J.R. Fitzpatrick 60
Brian Ickler 49
Brent Raymer 36
Chris Jones 26
Chase Austin 16
The Scott Minute
This Kid is awesome, cast and all. He kicked some serious butt at Milwaukee, finishing third and running top-10 all race long. You couldn't help but root for him to have a great finish.
Scott should have another good performance at Memphis. Last year as a rookie he qualified sixth and finished 13th.
He likes the track; it's all about getting through the corners, being able to get into the gas on the straightways.
It also helps to have track position and a good handling chassis is key to running well at the track.
He should have a fast truck, qualify well and run a decent race. With his cast, his team may use pit strategy with a late caution to get him the lead or up front to challenge for the win.
He'll be driving chassis No. 133 at Memphis. He got a eighth at Martinsville earlier in the season.
Upcoming Races
June 27: MemphisTravel.com 200 presented by O'Reilly Auto Parts at Memphis Motorsports Park on Speed at 5:30 p.m. (the set-up show) and 6:00 p.m. race time (Saturday).
July 18: Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway on Speed at 6:30 p.m. (the set-up show) and 7:00 p.m. race time (Saturday).
July 24: NASCAR Camping World 200 at O'Reilly Raceway Park on Speed at 7:30 p.m. (the set-up show) and 8:00 p.m. race time (Friday).
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