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CHICO, Calif., August 21, 2024…Aromas, CA driver Justin Sanders won the opening night race during the 70th Mike Curb NOS Energy Drink Gold Cup Race of Champions presented by Napa Auto Parts on Wednesday night. In front of a packed house, the 30-lap main event was fast and furious and filled with some drama. Kyle Larson started on the pole and jumped out to the lead right away. Larson was the class of the field and in search of his 7th sprint car win in a row. Larson seemed poised to visit victory lane until issues arose with six laps to go. Larson, battling with thick traffic, was slowed in turn four and going into turn one on lap 25. This allowed Justin Sanders the chance to close in. Sanders saw an opportunity and pounced. As he drove to the inside of Larson, the two banged wheels, sending Larson off the track and crashing into the wall. The damage was too much, and Larson retired from the event.
Sanders was the leader and now had to hold off Corey Day for the final five laps. Sanders was able to do so and won the $7,000 payday. Day was second, while Cory Eliason was third. As Sanders climbed from his car in victory lane, the crowd let him know that they weren’t happy with the contact between him and Larson. Loud boos reigned down upon Sanders who took it all in stride. Dominic Gorden ran strong all night to finish fourth. Michael Faccinto rounded out the top five.
Full results located here: https://speedhive.mylaps.com/events/2764526
Submitted By: troy hennig
