The biggest domino in NASCAR’s free agency season fell when Tony Stewart decided to bolt from Joe Gibbs Racing at the end of the year. It opened up a seat in the coveted No. 20, a ride loaded with a two-time championship winning team that will stay behind crew chief Greg Zipadelli.

Carl Edwards passed Jason Leffler with 49 laps remaining Saturday night and cruised to victory at the Missouri-Illinois Dodge Dealers 250, marking his second win at Gateway in three years in front of a nearly hometown crowd.

Kyle Busch came up five spots short in his bid to make NASCAR history Saturday night and Johnny Benson took advantage, holding off Michael Annett to win the Built Ford Tough 225 at Kentucky Speedway.

More action-packed local racing will occur at Dillon Motor Speedway this Saturday when there is sure to be a mad dash to the finish between drivers from the Palmetto Auto Auction Chargers, Missy’s Four-Cylinders, NAPA Street Stocks, and Late Models ... You never know who could make a surprise visit to Dillon Motor Speedway. For information, call 843-774-1888 or visit http://www.dillonmotorspeedway.com.