Kenseth Pulls Away To Win Sprint Cup Race

BY ESPN

Matt Kenseth pulled away down the stretch to win the Sprint Cup race Sunday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch each led more than 120 laps before fading late, paving the way for Kenseth to win for the second time this season.

Kenseth also won the New Hampshire race in September. He has 38 career victories.

"It was pretty much money all day," Kenseth said. "We just had to get there."

After the race, Kenseth's car failed the postrace laser inspection system. NASCAR said the car will be brought to the research and development center in Concord, North Carolina, for more evaluation. The typical penalty for such an infraction this year has been a 15-point penalty and a $25,000 fine.

Tony Stewart finished second to strengthen his spot in the points standings. Stewart has a win this season and needs to secure a spot in the top 30 in points to earn a spot in the Chase for the Sprint Cup championship. He entered the race in 30th.

Joey Logano was third, followed by Kevin Harvick and Greg Biffle.

Xfinity Series Race

In the Xfinity series racing at Loudon, New Hampshire Saturday, heard on KJ Country 102.3, it was Kyle Busch clamiing yet another victory in the Auto Lotto 200 as he led 190 of the 200 laps. Eric Jones came home second while Brad Kezlowski finsihed third.