The rookie driver who had yet to lead a lap all season finally came through and not only led a few laps, but ended up winning the race at Sonoma. Juan Pablo Montoya won his first Nextel Cup race today at Sonoma, a track that is usually owned by Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon. Despite Juan being a rookie, it is no real surprise that experienced road racer was able to get to victory lane.
Fuel Mileage again played a major role in the outcome of the race, with many drivers running out of gas in the last 10 laps. Despite running hard against Jamie Mcmurray and finally taking the lead away from him, Juan somehow saved enough fuel to finish the race with a victory, holding off an ever-waiting Kevin Harvick (who had much more fuel to work with).
RCR cars actually finished 2nd, 3rd, and 4th with Boyer getting another good finish this year at 4th. Tony Stewart and Jeff Gordon got 6th and 7th. Stewart had messed up early in the race and skidded into the dirt losing about 20 spots. Gordon obviously having to come from 41st the whole race to get his top 10. Penalties for the 24 and 48 teams' infractions are expected early this week. Jimmie Johnson finished 17th.
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