Atlanta, GA -- The CASCOR SuperCup Series visited the Atlanta Motor Speedway on March 12th, 2012 for the running of the Bass Pro Shops 150.Mike Husby took the pole position as Tyler Tucker started alongside on the front row as they led the field down to the green flag.
Several cautions plagued the event due to poor weather conditions and the tracks lack of overall grip. But the final restart came with 33 laps to go as Mike Husby and David Damboise brought the field back to the green flag.
The top eight or so drivers would mix it up throughout the next 20 laps prior to green flag pit stops. Pete Engelmanas would be the first driver to stop on lap 85 for his final stop of the night. Mike Husby pitted three laps later on lap 88 for his final stop. Andrew Hayes followed suit one lap later on lap 89 which would be the last driver to make their final green flag stop of the event.
Wayne Osborne, Tyler Tucker and Robby Bannister all gambled to stay out and attempt to extend their fuel the final 12 laps of the race.
Tyler Tucker took the lead from Wayne Osborne on the final lap on fumes to win his first race of the 2012a season. Robby Bannister finished a career high 2nd, Wayne Osborne 3rd, Mike Husby 4th and Pete Engelmanas rounded out the top 5. David Damboise finished 6th, Andrew Hayes 7th, Johnny Williams 8th, Julian Madore 9th and Chris Swett rounded out the top 10.
At this point in the season there was still no repeat winners. Would we see another new face in victory lane at Bristol? Or would the streak end with the first repeat winner of the season? Stay tuned to find out what happened at Bristol!
