Race 5: Chicago

K. Youthan under-going surgery, Hardon in the 57 for rest of year.

One of the biggest shocks in the garage was that Krya Youthan, who won 2 races in 2008 and 2009, was being released from the 57 for the rest of the year. Youthan, who began driving duties in the #57 Mobil 1 Dodge Charger for M1R in 2008, said that she was undergoing surgery because she had received clots on her arteries on her left leg and upper chest."It's a shame that I have to go, but i'll have confidence going into 2012." - Krya Youthan. Mobil 1 Racing owner Brad Schrallet has confirmed that Shane Hardon, the Daytona 250 winner, will pilot the 57 for the rest of the year.

Justin Gilmore - ASN Reporter