WS: Phoenix: Race notes

PHOENIX, Ariz. -- The driver with the most overall career wins at Phoenix International Raceway added another trophy to his collection as Ken Schrader drove to victory in the NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series United Rentals 125 on Sunday.

Schrader, a regular in the NASCAR NEXTEL Cup Series, charged into the lead 16 laps from the finish and went on to win by margin of .128 of a second over Eric Holmes. NASCAR Grand National Division, Busch East Series competitor Matt Kobyluck finished third.

Schrader battled 18-year-old Spencer Clark throughout most of the race. Clark started from the pole and led the most laps, but faded to fourth in the closing stages. Peyton Sellers, last year's national champion in the NASCAR Dodge Weekly Series, finished fifth in his series debut.

The 125-lap race marked the beginning of the 53rd season for the West's oldest stock car racing circuit.

Stats:

Did not qualify: (4) Travis Powell (#87), Justin Fisher (#24), Chris Schmelzle (#09), Mike Mulhall (#86).

Time of race: 1 hour 29 minutes 8 seconds

Margin of victory: .128 seconds

Caution flags: 5 for 30

Lead changes: 9 lead changes among 5 drivers

Lap Leaders: Spencer Clark 1-7, Mike Duncan 8, Spencer Clark 9-26, Matt Kobyluck 27, Spencer Clark 28-51, Ken Schrader 52-61, Brett Thompson 62-70, Ken Schrader 71-93, Spencer Clark 94-108, Ken Schrader 109-125.

NASCAR Grand National Division, AutoZone West Series Championship Standings: 1. Ken Schrader 185, 2. Eric Holmes 170, 3. Matt Kobyluck 170, 4. Spencer Clark 170, 5. Peyton Sellers * 155, 6. Brian Ickler * 150, 7. Steve Portenga 146, 8. Brett Thompson 143, 9. Jim Inglebright 142, 10. Scott Gaylord 134

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