Truex wins Go Bowling 400 race in KCK

Martin Truex Jr. celebrated his win in the Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway on May 13. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel(

Martin Truex Jr. crossed the finish line to win the Go Bowling 400 on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

by William Crum

Martin Truex Jr. won the Go Bowling 400 race tonight at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The race was marked by a serious accident.

In second place was Brad Keselowski, followed by Kevin Harvick, Ryan Blaney and Kyle Busch.

A serious three-car accident on turn 2 sent Aric Almirola to the hospital to be checked out. He had to be cut out of his car. The accident started when Joey Logano hit Danica Patrick’s car, then Almirola ran into Logano’s car. Patrick and Logano appeared to be OK after the wreck.

Martin Truex Jr. (78) took an early lead in the Go Bowling 400. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Ryan Blaney (21) opened up a 2 second lead on the field before a caution and restart on lap 150 reeled him back in. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

The pit crew for Ryan Blaney’s No. 21 Ford sprang into when Blaney pulled into the pits during a caution on lap 139. (Photo by Brian Turrel)

Dale Earnhardt Jr. adjusted his helmet before the start of the race. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

A flyover of A10 attack aircraft from Whiteman Air Force Base punctuated the national anthem before the start of the Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Fans at Kansas Speedway enjoyed a concert from country rock band Parmalee before the race. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Race winner Martin Truex Jr. talked about outmaneuvering Ryan Blaney on the final restart to win the Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)

Larry the Cable Guy, grand marshal of the Go Bowling 400 at Kansas Speedway, talked about his upcoming movie, “Cars 3,” and his longtime interest in auto racing. (Photo copyright 2017 by Brian Turrel)