Jamie McMurray was the surprise winner, snapping an 86-race winless streak by leading 32 late laps and holding on in a race that ended under caution. Jimmie Johnson, meanwhile, ended up sixth, likely wrapping up his NASCAR-record fourth-consecutive championship..
Ryan Briscoe darted inside Justin Wilson with 13-plus laps left and held on through a series of cautions to win the Indy Racing League's season-opening race.