NASCAR's premiere series continued its west coast "swing" this weekend with California native Kyle Larson sweeping both Saturday's Xfinity Series race and Sunday's Monster Energy Cup series race at Fontana Speedway in California.
The 400 mile race proved to be exciting as the finish came down to the final laps and a decision to hit pit road for four tires and a splash of fuel. Martin Truex Jr. was running second to Larson when the caution flag flew with just 10 laps to go in Sundays event. As Larson drove his number 42 Target Chevrolet to pit road, Truex Jr. stayed out to advance himself to the top spot. A notoriously rough track proved to be harsh on tires, as Truex Jr.'s worn Goodyears were no match for Larson's fresh rubber. Larson took the lead on the first lap of the green-white-checkered finish, and crossed the line first, finally breaking his runner up streak of three. Larson is the second driver in Fontana history to win from the pole.
The Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series travels back east to Martinsville Speedway in Martinsville, VA this weekend for an "old school" short track showdown at the infamous half-mile track.
- David Garbo Jr.
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