Photo Finish
Waggoner Wins Michigan NIS Thriller for Rowdy
Nicholas Waggoner scored an emotional NASCAR iRacing Series victory at Michigan in a photo finish, winning by 0.029 seconds in the #28 Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen Toyota and dedicating the win to Kyle “Rowdy” Busch.
A Michigan Win Decided at the Line
Nicholas Waggoner put the #28 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen Toyota into Victory Lane in the NASCAR iRacing Series at Michigan, with the result decided by only 0.029 seconds.
The margin made the victory a true photo finish and immediately gave the race a permanent place in the Aetherwing record book.
For Rowdy
The result carried an emotional layer beyond the finishing margin. Waggoner dedicated the Michigan victory to Kyle “Rowdy” Busch, making the race one of the more personal wins preserved in the team's iRacing history.
The combination of the #28 entry, Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen livery, razor-thin margin, and dedication is why the Team Wire keeps the event as more than a line in the win table.
The First Half of a Michigan Double
The NIS win became the opening act of an even bigger weekend. Two days later, Waggoner won the NASCAR Class C Series - Fixed truck race at Michigan as well.
Together, the June 5 and June 7 victories formed a two-win Michigan sweep, with the second result becoming Aetherwing's 25th recorded team win.
This story is preserved in the competitive and organizational context in which it was recorded. Later roster, branding, partnership, or alliance changes do not rewrite the historical event.