Stewart Wins Emory Healthcare 500 Atlanta NASCAR 2010

Tony Stewart recorded his first win in nearly a year as he pipped Carl Edwards at the Atlanta Motor Speedway.

Stewart finished just 1.316 seconds ahead of Edwards for his first victory since October 2009 after pulling away after the final restart of the race.

Stewart had been leading with 19 laps left when the green flag came out following a collision between Ryan Newman and Kasey Kahne.

From the restart, Stewart beat Edwards to the first corner and was able to keep his No.14 car in front for the rest of the race.

"I didn't hit a restart all night until right there at the end," Stewart said. "I've never been so happy with a win in my life."

Jimmie Johnson came home third, followed by Jeff Burton and Kyle Busch.

A total of 10 drivers have now clinched spots in the 12-man Chase for the Sprint Cup ahead of the final race of the regular season.

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[tonystewartrocks14]

YES, HE DID! He led like almost 140 laps, and this is his first win in almost a year. luck has nothing to do with this. he is good at Atlanta. don't ever talk to me again.

[taktikal24]

@dalejrgamer

I'm not sticking up for JeffGordonFan2420 on any level because Tony definitely deserved this win... but why are you making this about Gordon? I don't know what you expect people to say... You make yourself look like a total moron saying shit like that when Junior struggles to finish in the top 20 week in and week out. It'll be a blessing if he's in the top 20 in points at the end of the year. Maybe he'll make the Chase when it's 16 eligible next year.  Thanks, NASCAR.

[QUEENnGREENDAYfan]

Yeah!!

it is about time that tony won this year!!

Good for him!

and ryan newman needs to spin kasey khane at richmind next week.

[dalejrgamer]

@JeffGordonFan2420 Uhh, it's racing. It happens. Besides, you're bitter because your boy didn't score a top-10.

And don't tell me that I'm the one to talk.

[plorwax]

ryan newman needs to shut the fuck up.

[kasey9fan]

@JeffGordonFan2420 Your stupid. He led 130+ laps, he deserved to win you moron.

[discodarth]

@JeffGordonFan2420

when does he actually deserve a win

[tonyryan1439]

GO SMOKE!!!!! YES

[JorgeHGPR]

awesome ! pole