Luck can really make things happen for you when you least expect it. That�s what happened to Jeff Burton and Tony Stewart at this year�s Food City 500 Sprint Cup held at the Bristol Motor Speedway. Luck was on Jeff Burton�s side as he was able to capture the win. However, luck wasn�t on Tony Stewart side as a costly decision not to change tires and an accident during the race cost him the opportunity of taking home the prize, leaving him to wallow at 14th place.
During the course of the race, Tony Stewart of Joe Gibbs Racing, was actually decimating the competition. He held the lead in a record-breaking 267 laps. But despite leading during the majority of the race, lady luck just could find a way to smile at him. During the laps 491 to 495, Stewart decided to have his tires changed after witnessing Brian Vicker�s tires break down and had him crash on the wall. However, his decision was overruled by his crew chief, Greg Zipadelli since there were only 11 laps remaining and Zipadelli felt that there weren�t enough laps left. Because of this decision, Kevin Harvick and Denny Hamlin were able to catch up with him during the race. Harvick decided to make an attempt to overtake Stewart but came up short and instead bumped Stewart, causing him to collide against the wall, ultimately costing him the race. The accident prompted officials to call a two-lap overtime sprint, which Jeff Burton took advantage off and eventually won by edging out Hamlin.
Based on what happened, it seems that skill isn�t the only thing needed when it comes to winning a race. By the looks of it, having lady luck on your side definitely plays a big role in getting a win, isn�t that right Jeff?
Sources: Fox Sports, Sporting News, Fox Sports Bristol Weekend Images
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