Full Throttle

Driver Kyle Busch celebrates with the checkered flag after he won the NASCAR Camping World Series East/West Challenge Long John Silver's 200, at the Iowa Speedway in Newton, Iowa. (Photo by David Purdy/ Getty Images for NASCAR)

Kyle Busch won the NASCAR Camping World Series East-West combination race Sunday at Iowa Speedway, easily holding off 2008 winner Brian Ickler.

Coming off the NASCAR Sprint All-Star Race on Saturday night in North Carolina, Busch took the pole and led 168 of the 200 laps in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. With the victory, he earned a spot in the NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

David Mayhew was third, followed by Jeffrey Earnhardt, Paulie Harraka, Brett Moffitt, Brett Thompson, Jesus Hernandez, Jason Bowles and Johnny Borneman.

His biggest challenge came after a series of pit stops by the leaders midway through the race. After restarting sixth on lap 79, Busch charged forward and took the lead from Chris Johnson on lap 104. Busch relinquished the lead again to top off with fuel on lap 118. After restarting second, he moved past Jason Bowles for the lead on lap 125 and set sail to the finish.

While Busch was heading to victory, defending race winner Brian Ickler and David Mayhew waged a fierce door-to-door battle in the closing laps. Ickler prevailed to take second place, with Mayhew finishing a close third. Jeffrey Earnhardt passed Paulie Harraka in the closing laps to grab fourth.

The Iowa event is the only combination race of the season between the NASCAR Camping World Series East and West with championship points at stake. Busch’s win secures him a starting spot in the postseason NASCAR Toyota All-Star Showdown.

NASCAR CAMPING WORLD SERIES-Long John Silver’s 200 Unofficial Results
Sunday
At Iowa Speedway
Newton, Ia.
Lap length: 0.875 miles
(Start position in parentheses)
1. (1) Kyle Busch, Las Vegas, Nev., Toyota, 200 laps, 100.800 mph, $15,000.
2. (3) Brian Ickler, San Diego, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $8,000.
3. (2) David Mayhew, Atascadero, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $7,625.
4. (6) Jeffrey Earnhardt, Mooresville, N.C., Chevrolet, 200, $5,000.
5. (23) Paulie Harraka, Fairlawn, N.J., Toyota, 200, $5,950.
6. (5) Brett Moffitt, Grimes, Iowa, Chevrolet, 200, $4,375.
7. (14) Brett Thompson, Jerome, Idaho, Chevrolet, 200, $3,125.
8. (11) Jesus Hernandez, Fresno, Calif., Dodge, 200, $2,400.
9. (8) Jason Bowles, Ontario, Calif., Ford, 200, $2,825.
10. (13) Johnny Borneman, Ramona, Calif., Chevrolet, 200, $2,000.
11. (18) Mike David, Modesto, Calif., Toyota, 199, $2,575.
12. (15) Jim Warn, Aurora, Ore., Chevrolet, 199, $3,100.
13. (17) Alex Kennedy, Aztec, N.M., Chevrolet, 199, $2,400.
14. (28) Moses Smith, Tempe, Ariz., Toyota, 199, $2,510.
15. (10) Matt Kobyluck, Uncasville, Conn., Chevrolet, 199, $2,975.
16. (22) Blake Koch, West Palm Beach, Fla., Chevrolet, 199, $2,475.
17. (34) Chris Johnson, Claremont, Calif., Chevrolet, 198, $2,325.
18. (37) Eddie MacDonald, Rowley, Mass., Chevrolet, 198, $3,800.
19. (7) Austin Dillon, Lewisville, N.C., Chevrolet, 197, $1,775.
20. (21) Dustin Delaney, Mayfield, N.Y., Chevrolet, 197, $2,250.
21. (31) Jody Lavender, Hartsville, S.C., Chevrolet, 197, $2,225.
22. (20) Jason Patison, Corona, Calif., Chevrolet, 196, $2,210.
23. (29) Jonathon Gomez, Twin Falls, Idaho, Chevrolet, 196, $1,700.
24. (27) Matt Kurzejewski, Mansfield, Pa., Toyota, 196, $1,685.
25. (19) Greg Pursley, Newhall, Calif., Chevrolet, 195, $2,300.
26. (24) Jarit Johnson, El Cajon, Calif., Chevrolet, 195, $1,650.
27. (30) Darryl Harr, St. Albert, Canada, Chevrolet, 195, $2,260.
28. (35) Kristin Bumbera, Sealy, Texas, Dodge, 193, $1,625.
29. (33) Wes Banks, Oakdale, Calif., Ford, 193, $2,235.
30. (16) Jonathan Smith, Beacon Falls, Conn., Chevrolet, 192, $2,100.
31. (25) Steve Park, East Northport, N.Y., Chevrolet, 191, $2,085.
32. (26) John Salemi, Nashua, N.H., Chevrolet, 190, $2,075.
33. (4) Ryan Truex, Mayetta, N.J., Toyota, 126, accident, $2,064.
34. (36) Billy Kann, Mesa, Ariz., Chevrolet, 123, $1,550.
35. (32) Ryan Duff, Hazard, Ky., Chevrolet, 118, electrical, $2,035.
36. (12) Eric Holmes, Escalon, Calif., Toyota, 99, accident, $2,750.
37. (9) Alan Tardiff, Lyman, Maine, Chevrolet, 83, accident, $2,000.
Race Statistics
Time of Race: 1 hour 44 minutes 10 seconds
Margin of Victory: 1.864 seconds
Fastest Qualifier: K.Busch (135.484 mph, 23.25 seconds)
Caution Flags: 4 for 24 laps.
Lead Changes: 4 among 3 drivers.
Lap Leaders: K. Busch 1-74; C. Johnson 75-103; K. Busch 104-119; J. Bowles 120-122; K.Busch 123-200.

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