Brian Vickers

2013 Nationwide Standings

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ANALYSIS
2012 recap: Vickers managed to finish 35th in the standings while competing in only eight races. He posted five top-10s in the No. 55 Toyota, including three tops-5s. The only race he didn't finish in the top 20 came at Watkins Glen, where the car had an engine failure on the first lap. Vickers finished fourth twice -- Sonoma and Bristol in August.
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SERIES	RANK	STARTS	WINS	POLES	TOP 5	TOP 10	LAPS LED	MONEY	PTS
Nationwide	5th	28	0	0	13	18	122	$817,412	942

DATE	RACE	PLACE	START	COMP	MONEY
9/29	NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Dover	12	22	400	$95,460
9/22	Sylvania 300 at New Hampshire	7	29	300	$105,235
9/15	Geico 400 at Chicago	38	25	161	$90,860
9/7	NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Richmond	24	20	399	$87,810
9/1	NASCAR Sprint Cup Series at Atlanta pres. by Pennzoil	10	22	325	$120,015

DATE	RACE	PLACE	START	COMP	MONEY	PTS
9/28	NASCAR Nationwide Series at Dover	4	11	200	$27,490	40
9/21	NASCAR Nationwide Series at Kentucky	7	10	200	$23,265	37
9/14	NASCAR Nationwide Series at Chicago	6	10	200	$31,375	38
9/6	NASCAR Nationwide Series at Richmond	7	9	250	$22,335	37
8/31	NASCAR Nationwide Series at Atlanta	15	9	195	$18,450	29

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Sponsor 5-Hour Energy will stick with embattled Michael Waltrip Racing and driver Clint Bowyer through the 2014 season.
about 4 days ago | Associated Press
James: Who's next?

Brian Vickers is on his way to a full-time Sprint Cup Series ride, but there are others in the Nationwide Series awaiting their chances. It comes down to more than talent and timing. Opportunities are scarce.
about 40 days ago | Brant James | ESPN.com
Keselowski takes control late for Iowa win

Brad Keselowski took control with 35 laps left to win the NASCAR Nationwide race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday night.
about 47 days ago | Associated Press
Sources: Waltrip to tab Vickers as 55 driver

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about 50 days ago | David Newton | ESPN.com
Newton: Vickers savors the moment

Add "2013 Sprint Cup Series race winner" to Brian Vickers' résumé. That should go a long way toward securing the part-time driver for Michael Waltrip Racing full-time Cup with employment in 2014.
about 78 days ago | David Newton | ESPN.com
James: Competition fierce in Nationwide

Just 17 points separate the top five title contenders in the Nationwide Series at the midway point of the season. Strap in, folks. The race to Homestead is gonna be a doozy.
about 82 days ago | Brant James | ESPN.com

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