First-time winners at Lowe's

There have been a number of NASCAR drivers who recorded their first Cup win at Lowe's Motor Speedway.
Most recently, Matt Kenseth won the first race of his Cup career at Lowe's in 2000. Jeff Gordon won the first race of his Cup career at Lowe's in 1994.
While driving the No. 18 Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing, Bobby Labonte won the first race of his Cup career in 1995.
J.J. Yeley, who now drives the No. 18 Chevrolet for Joe Gibbs Racing, would like to add his name to the list.
“There are just so many things that can happen since it’s an extra-long race," Yeley said. "The guys who generally win this race are guys who are very patient and smart race cars drivers. You need to make sure that you are there at the end, which is the most critical part. This race is longer than any other race we run and you’ve got to be there when it counts. There are some pretty impressive names on that list and those guys over their careers have proven to be smart race car drivers who save their cars to have a shot at the win.”