He wound up with 11 wins and 14 top fives in 15 races to give the track its first NASCAR national champion .
Thomas won twice on the final night of racing at Florida 's New Smyrna Speedway to jump seven positions .
Thomas wound up with 11 wins and 14 top fives in 15 races to give the track its first NASCAR national champion .
Thomas won twice on the final night of racing at Florida 's New Smyrna Speedway to jump seven positions .