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Toyota Make NASCAR History

Kyle Busch has first win in foreign car in more than 50 years

By Jamie Buss,  Newser Staff

Posted Mar 9, 2008 11:30 PM CDT
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(Newser) – Kyle Busch and a Japanese car manufacturer were both big winners in the Kobalt Tools 500 today. The 22-year-old became the youngest NASCAR driver to win at Atlanta Motor Speedway, his first victory in nearly a year. The win also marked the first time Toyota won a Sprint Cup series event, the first NASCAR win for a foreign manufacturer in over 50 years, reports the AP.

"It means a lot of go out and win… but especially here in Atlanta," Busch said. " I haven't had a top 10 finish here." The first place finish was somewhat overshadowed by a Goodyear controversy that began last week in Vegas, with drivers complaining that tires supplied by the company have been too hard. "Most pathetic racing tire in my career," teammate Tony Stewart said after finishing second.

Tony Stewart, left, leads Mark Martin through turn one during the Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)
Tony Stewart, left, leads Mark Martin through turn one during the Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/Glenn Smith)   (Associated Press)
Kyle Busch, left, celebrates with a team member after winning the Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kyle Busch, left, celebrates with a team member after winning the Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)   (Associated Press)
Kyle Busch drives through turn 4 during the Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Busch won the race. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Kyle Busch drives through turn 4 during the Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. Busch won the race. (AP Photo/John Amis)   (Associated Press)
Kyle Busch poses with the trophy after winning Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Kyle Busch poses with the trophy after winning Kobalt Tools 500 auto race today at Atlanta Motor Speedway in Hampton, Ga. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)   (Associated Press)
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