Bobby Hamilton Jr. hung out in the back for 90 laps then during the last 10 he raced from 24th to 12th in a textbook display of how to avoid the cluster and finish well at Daytona.  Team Rensi Motorsports described it this way in their press release.

Following a 12 hour, overnight rain delay, Bobby Hamilton, Jr. raced his way to a strong 12th place finish in the Winn-Dixie 250 at Daytona International Speedway.   The pilot of the No. 35 McDonald’s NASCAR Busch Series Ford Fusion, passed six cars in the final two laps to record the impressive finish.  After qualifying in the 28th position, Hamilton knew the race would be full of close calls at 200mph, spinning cars and other challenges.  The plan of action was to stay in contention until the end and then charge for the front.  The plan came together and Hamilton snuck away from Daytona in seventh place in the NASCAR Busch Series points standings.

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“We did a good job in Daytona as far as coming away with a good finish,” Hamilton said. “We are moving in the right direction as far as the point’s race.  Next week in Chicago will be important; it’s a place we have won at before.”

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Hamilton remains second in the Busch Series point standings among non Nextel Cup Series regulars.