GFS Marketplace 400
- Complete Results
The GFS Marketplace 400 was held on August 21 at Michigan International Speedway.
Joe Nemechek sat on the pole. The race saw an unusually-high number of drivers suffering from flat left-rear tires, including Jeff Green, Mike Bliss, Bobby Labonte, Kevin Harvick and Stuart Kirby. Overheating continued to be a problem at Michigan, with trash frequently getting caught in the grills of the cars. Johnny Benson lost his engine due to overheating. As the race ended, many drivers were running out of fuel. Some drivers pitted while others risked staying out to try to win. Jeremy Mayfield gambled on fuel mileage, taking the lead in the waning laps to win the race.
Top Ten Results
- Jeremy Mayfield
- Scott Riggs
- Matt Kenseth
- Carl Edwards
- Tony Stewart
- Greg Biffle
- Kurt Busch
- Joe Nemechek
- Brian Vickers
- Jimmie Johnson
Failed to qualify: P. J. Jones (#34), Carl Long (#00), Eric McClure (#92), Bryan Reffner (#79), Morgan Shepherd (#89)
Note: Tony Stewart clinched a spot in the "Chase for the Cup" top ten as a result of this race.
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