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Quiroga Continues Run To Title

MONTERREY, Mexico – German Quiroga moved closer to his first NASCAR Mexico Series championship with his third win of the season Sunday at Autódromo de Monterrey.

Quiroga, who was the series runner-up in 2007 and 2008, pushed his lead to 194 points over Ruben Pardo after the 10th of 14 races. Pardo finished third behind Quiroga and runner-up Irwin Vences Sunday.

Patrick Goeters and Jorge Arteaga rounded out the top five.

Quiroga previously won at Aguascalientes in the season opener April 12 and San Luis Potosi May 31.

There were 10 lead changes among six drivers. Jorge Goeters won the pole Saturday but lost the lead on lap 2. Antonio Perez led three times for a race high 50 laps but finished 14th.

Quiroga took the lead on lap 98 of 99 and finished .04 seconds ahead of Vences. The race concluded when it reached the 100-minute time limit.

The race was slowed by four yellow flags.

The NASCAR Mexico Series will return to the track Oct. 11 at Queretaro. The final stretch of the season includes races at Mexico City Oct. 25, Tuxtla Gutierrez (Nov. 8) and Aguascalientes (Nov. 22).

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Below, German Quiroga leads the way en route to his win Sunday at Monterrey. OCESA