On the pit stops that followed, Carl Edwards gained ten positions, Jamie McMurray gained sixteen spots, Reutiman gained seven spots, and Martin Truex, Jr. gained thirteen positions.
Race One sets the field for spaces on the inside of the pole sitter (in this case, Martin Truex, Jr.), which is locked in via the traditional two-lap process on February 8, while Race Two sets the field on the outside behind other front row driver.
Martin Truex, Jr. (born 1980), American racing driver and NASCAR Busch Series Champion
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The Dale Earnhardt, Inc. #1 car driven by Martin Truex, Jr. carried a promotion for the film Swing Vote and have the star of the movie Kevin Costner (who also serves as the film's producer) as an honorary crew chief on the hood.
He split time between Chance 2 and his father's team for the balance of the season, except at Dover, where he drove for Stanton Barrett.