Bowyer brings home first Nationwide win of ’09

Rain cancels Coke qualifying; Stewart given pole DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. — Clint Bowyer’s first victory of the season gave Richard Childress Racing a much-needed boost. Bowyer won the Nationwide Series race at Daytona International Speedway on Friday night, holding off Kyle Busch and Carl Edwards in a green-white-checkered finish. The defending series champion was the leader that gave RCR its first win of the year when a four-car accident brought out the caution with six laps to go in the Subway Jalapeno 250. Busch finished second, followed by Edwards, Joey Logano and Kasey Kahne. Bowyer’s win might not soothe Childress’ problems in the Sprint Cup series much, where Bowyer (15th), Jeff Burton (16th), Casey Mears (20th) and Kevin Harvick (27th) are all out of championship contention. But, a trip to Victory Lane could raise morale... [read full story]                    

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