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Piquet Jr. Wins Nationwide Race at Road America
By AP
ELKHART LAKE, WI - Nelson Piquet Jr. held the lead on a late restart, then pulled away from the rest of the field Saturday to win the NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Road America.

The Brazilian, a former Formula One driver and the son of three-time F1 champion Nelson Sr., became a winner in his third career Nationwide start after starting the race from pole position. Piquet's extensive road racing experience paid off at the four-mile, 14-turn road course that winds through the hills of central Wisconsin.

Michael McDowell was second, followed by Ron Fellows, Max Papis and Sam Hornish Jr.

Jacques Villeneuve spun out Danica Patrick on the last lap as the two drivers were battling for fourth. Villeneuve finished sixth, while Patrick recovered and finished 12th.


Published 08:40 PM, Saturday Jun. 23, 2012
Updated 08:41 PM, Saturday Jun. 23, 2012

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