DIALED IN last eliminator . The final day would bring yet another rain shower to deal with , along with a top-end oil spill , bringing the conclusion within 15 minutes of the 1:00 a . m . curfew , but it was completed in dramatic fashion as Taylor Bowling scored the hefty prize after he turned in a magnificent driving performance against Charlie Lockhart . Bowling ’ s . 006 reaction time was tough to overcome , and his finish line navigating was stellar , running dead on his dial-in . Lockhart was chasing hard , but broke out by . 008 of a second .
Jared Pennington reflected on the historic weekend , saying , “ Racers , you have done something simply incredible . On behalf of Steve [ Stites ], our staff , the folks here at Bristol , and our great sponsors , we can ’ t say thank you enough . What an amazing response from the best group of racers on earth . Footbrakers , you ’ re absolutely amazing . We are so thankful for each and every one of you .” DI
Cody Barnhart
Charlie Lockhart
Todd McKinney
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