On Sunday, Kyle Busch claimed his first NASCAR Cup Series victory of the season at St. Louis Raceway. The win marks Busch’s third career Cup Series win at the track, and his first since 2011.
Busch started the race in fourth position and was able to hold off a late charge from Martin Truex Jr. to take the checkered flag. After the race, Busch said he was “really happy” to get the win and that it was “a great day for the team.”
The victory was Busch’s first since the Daytona 500 in February, and it came after a string of disappointing finishes in recent weeks. Busch had been running in the top-five for most of the race, but it wasn’t until the final laps that he was able to make his move and take the lead.
Busch’s win also marked the first time this season that a driver has won back-to-back races. The last driver to do so was Brad Keselowski in 2015. Busch is now in prime position to make a run for the championship, as he currently sits second in the points standings behind Truex Jr.
The win was also a big boost for Busch’s team, Joe Gibbs Racing. The team has been struggling this season, but Busch’s win gives them some much-needed momentum heading into the final stretch of the season.
Overall, it was a great day for Kyle Busch and Joe Gibbs Racing at St. Louis Raceway. Busch’s win is sure to give the team a much-needed boost as they look to make a run for the championship. With just a few races left in the season, it will be interesting to see if Busch can keep up his winning ways and make a serious run for the title.
