Buescher wins title

— James Buescher won NASCAR’s Truck Series championship by avoiding trouble in the season finale Friday night.

Cale Gale won the 200-mile race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, edging Kyle Busch at the line as both trucks seemed glued together after hard contact.

The more significant celebration in Victory Lane was saved for Buescher.

Ty Dillon was in position to pull off an upset with three laps remaining — he was running second and just a point behind — but made contact with Kyle Larson.

Buescher ended up 13th after the green-white-checkered finish, crossing the line five spots behind of Timothy Peters.

Peters finished second in the points race.

Sports, Pages 29 on 11/17/2012

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