Brooklyn, MI -- Jeremy Mayfield is the winner of the NASCAR race in Michigan. He ran the last 52 laps on a single tank of fuel for his first Nextel Cup win of the season. Mayfield was never close to the lead earlier in the race. But one by one, the leaders were forced to pit for fuel. So Mayfield inherited the top spot with six laps to go in the 200-lap event at Michigan International Speedway. Nearly every team in the 43 car field had problems with cut tires or engines that overheated when windblown garbage collected on grills, cutting off air to radiators. Mayfield's Evernham Motorsports Dodge was no exception. It's the fifth career win for Mayfield, who solidified his hold on a top ten spot in the points and a position in the upcoming Chase for the Championship. Scott Riggs was second, followed by followed by Matt Kenseth and Carl Edwards. Series points leader Tony Stewart never led but finished fifth for his eight consecutive top-seven.
Jeremy Mayfield Wins Cup Race At Michigan
Tony Stewart finishes fifth to extend his series point lead.
