|| *Comments on the 2005 Star Nursery 300:* View the most recent comment <#3> | Post a comment <#post> 1. RaceFanX posted: 10.11.2015 - 12:30 am Rate this comment: (1) (0) David Gilliland makes his final NASCAR Southwest Tour start and wins the race as the series sadly makes its final visit to Mesa Marin Raceway before the track was demolished. The Bakersfield track was a staple of the series, hosting 62 races from 1987 to 2005. Gilliland only ran a three-race part-time schedule in 2005 and tallied a top-10 every time he suited up. This was his third win at Mesa Marin. 2. Jeff posted: 12.22.2017 - 8:21 pm Rate this comment: (4) (0) Former NBA player Derek Strong runs his only race in this series. I used to race NASCAR simulator cars against him at Universal City Walk in Los Angeles. Great guy. 3. rm posted: 01.23.2019 - 3:49 am Rate this comment: (0) (0) This was actually the series' 65th total race at Mesa Marin and since it would be the final one, they decided to run 300 laps for the first time since 1996 as the final endurance race for the series as well. Tenth caution - 03, 11 accident turn 1 ------------------------------------------------------------------------ *Post a comment:* Your comment may not appear immediately - all comments must be approved by the moderator. Name: Comment: