Mike Bliss Race Summary: Capturing the attention of fans and media alike, Mike Bliss driver of the No. 19 Toyota Camry for TriStar Motorsports finished 10th in Saturday’s NASCAR Nationwide Series race at Dover International Speedway. The 49-year old started from the sixth position aligning himself among the best and most elaborate teams in the series. Bliss opted to not pit during the events first caution, but was quick to hit pit road when the second caution flag fell a few laps later. Restarting in the 22nd position Bliss charged his way into the top-15 within 10 laps. Inching his way into the top-10, Bliss emerged the leader as green flag pit stops began to cycle through. After hitting pit road for his green flag pit stop, Bliss propelled into the tenth position. Unable to advance, Bliss maintained position to earn his second top-10 of the season.
Started: 6th
Finished: 10th
One of 11 cars not to pit during the events first caution.
Restarting 22nd, Bliss gained seven spots to enter the top-15 within 10 laps.
Lead two laps while field cycled through green flag pit stops.
Currently 13th in the Driver Point Standings, six points out of 12th.
Bliss: “Wow, that was fun! I had a really great car all race long. It basically came down to pit strategy and I thought more teams were going to risk it. My crew worked really hard to put together a fast Toyota Camry. We as a team [TriStar] got some exposure and hopefully it will draw some interest from potential sponsors.”
