The blue race car came slowly to the infield, accompanied by a low rumble. It rolled slowly past Jimmy Owens, the 2013 Lucas Oil series champion; past Jackie Boggs, a popular local star who finished third tonight; past race runner-up Steve Francis. The nose of the car nudged against the concrete ramp that led to the Portsmouth Raceway Park victory lane, the engine singing as the car traveled up to the level platform before falling silent. | Complete DTWC coverage

Brandon Sheppard, 20, had just MORE