NASCAR Sprint Cup driver Clint Bowyer began his career on dirt and that experience came in handy Wednesday night at Eldora Speedway as he claimed his first victory in the seventh annual Prelude to the Dream. Bowyer started on the pole and led flag-to-flag to win the annual charity race in dominating fashion.

“This is a test session for the big race this weekend,” said Bowyer.

J. J. Yeley finished second followed by Aric Almirola, Kyle Busch and Justin Allgaier.

Bowyer, Justin Allgaier, Marcos Ambrose and Jason Leffler won the eight lap heat races prior to the 30-lap main event.

2010 Prelude winner Jimmie Johnson finished 18th. Eldora Speedway owner and three-time Prelude winner Tony Stewart finished 20th.

St. Louis Children's Hospital won the team competition and will receive 30% of the net proceeds.

2011 Prelude to the Dream Finishing Order
1.  Clint Bowyer 
2.  J.J. Yeley 
3.  Aric Almirola 
4.  Kyle Busch 
5.  Justin Allgaier 
6.  Ricky Carmichael 
7.  Ken Schrader 
8.  Austin Dillon 
9.  Ryan Newman 
10. Kasey Kahne 
11. Denny Hamlin 
12. David Reutimann 
13. Matt Kenseth 
14. Brian Vickers 
15. Carl Edwards 
16. Kenny Wallace 
17. Ron Capps 
18. Jimmie Johnson 
19. Cruz Pedregon 
20. Tony Stewart 
21. David Gilliland 
22. Bill Elliott 
23. Bobby Labonte 
24. Marcos Ambrose 
25. Ray Evernham 
26. Ron Hornaday 
27. Tony Kanaan 
28. Jason Leffler

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