Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Homestead

1. Johnny Sauter- Sauter was consistent this year with 12 top 5's, 19 top 10's, 130 laps led, and three wins. To cap it off, he won two races in the chase, and his first truck series championship.

2. William Byron- If it weren't for the blown engine at Phoenix, we might've saw a different champion tonight. Byron ended a dominant year with seven wins. Just two shy from Greg Biffle's record with nine. He also was able to get the owner's championship for Kyle Busch Motorsports. Not bad for a rookie. It'll be interesting to watch him compete for JR Motorsports in the Xfinity Series next year.

3. Kyle Larson- Larson had a solid night by finishing fourth. This may sound as a disappointment for Larson, as he was up front for most of the race. He led the most laps with 76.

4. Daniel Suarez- Saurez finish sixth tonight after his win last week at Phoenix. This could be valuable track time as he competes for the championship tomorrow.

5. Tyler Reddick- A good night for Reddick. Came home in the second position, but lost the lead with 10 to go.

Honorable Mention: Matt Crafton- Crafton maintained the championship lead until late in the going. He started to slip away, and saw Sauter pass by for the championship lead with 16 to go. And that was all she wrote.

William Byron Wins Ford EcoBoost 200 While Johnny Sauter Wins His First Championship

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series came to play at Homestead Miami Speedway tonight, to decide the 2016 series champion. Four drivers Johnny Sauter, Matt Crafton, Timothy Peters, and Christopher Bell were looking to become champion at the end of the night.

William Byron and Cole Custer led the field to green. Byron was able to get the advantage right away in turn 1. While Custer had to settle in for second, but kept close behind Byron. Then came Kyle Larson, which made it a three wide battle for the lead. The first caution came out early, though, as Stewart Friesen spun off turn two on lap 13. The leaders hit pit road, while Byron won the race off pit road.

Byron and Matt Crafton took the restart on lap 19. Crafton was able to pull away from Byron, but Larson started to challenge for the lead. Just four laps later, Larson took the lead down the backstretch. He was able to hold the lead until the second caution on lap 41. Patrick Staropoli spun once again off turn two.

Restart lap 47, Reddick and Crafton battled for the lead in to turn one. This time, Crafton was able to take the lead. But as seen earlier, Larson regained the lead a few laps later on lap 54. The race went clean and green until the third caution on lap 82. Staropoli brought out the caution once more. Leaders hit pit road for four tires, fuel, and adjustments. Larson maintained the lead after the pit stops.

With 48 to go for the restart, the action started to heat up. Larson and Crafton battled hard for the lead down the backstretch. After Larson pulled away, Johnny Sauter started to battle Crafton for the championship lead with 39 to go. But a caution came out with 25 to go, as Staropoli smacked the wall. The leaders hit pit road once more, with drivers playing strategy, Reddick won the race off pit road by taking two tires.

The race went back green with 20 to go, Reddick and Crafton were on the front row. Larson with a strong truck, passed both of them for the lead. Larson maintained the lead, while Sauter and Crafton battled hard for the truck series championship. Action started to heat up with 18 to go. Byron made a thrilling move down the backstretch for second place. Crafton saw his championship hopes start to slip away, as Sauter passed him for the point lead with 16 to go.

William Byron took the lead away from Reddick, with 10 to go. He was able to hold off Reddick to win his seventh race of the season. While that happened, Johnny Sauter fended off Matt Crafton to win his first truck series championship.

This was Byron's 7th win of the season.

Byron claimed Rookie Of The Year Honors, as well as, the owners championship for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

Byron led 6 times for 31 laps.

There were 5 leaders among 15 lead changes.

There were 4 cautions for 18 laps.

Final Four Championship Results
(3rd) Johnny Sauter
(7th) Matt Crafton
(8th) Christopher Bell
(9th) Timothy Peters

Next Race: NextEra Energy Resources 250 at Daytona International Speedway on February 24th, 2017.

Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Phoenix

1. William Byron- Didn't win the race, but led 3 times for 12 laps, only to have his championship hopes to go up in flames with 10 to go. Byron suffered a blown motor on the frontstretch to end his shot at the title.

2. Daniel Suarez- Suarez softened the Kyle Busch Motorsports team blow, by scoring his first career truck series win at Phoenix. He ran in the top 5 for most of the night, and was there, when it counted the most.

3. Johnny Sauter- Sauter continued his dominance in the round of 6 to finish second tonight at Phoenix.

4. Matt Crafton- Crafton had a solid night by finishing in the top 5. With this finish, Crafton will have a shot at his third truck series title next weekend at Homstead.

5. Cameron Hayley- Hayley had a decent finish tonight at Phoenix, after his rust up with Christopher Bell last week at Texas. Hayley came home with a solid fourth place finish.

Honorable Mention- Timothy Peters- Peters as well didn't have the best truck, but circumstances allowed him to compete in the final four next weekend at Homestead.

Daniel Suarez Scores First Truck Series Win At Phoenix

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series came to Phoenix International Raceway tonight, for the annual running of the Lucas Oil 150. This also held the final conclusion for the round of 6, with the championship four next weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway.

William Byron was on the pole alongside with teammate Daniel Suarez. The Lucas Oil 150 shortly got underway, with Byron taking the lead in turn 1. But a caution came out on the first lap in turn 1 for Myatt Snider, who ended spinning out in the turn. He was able to save his truck and make no contact with anyone.

Restart lap 4, Byron and Suarez took the green flag once again. The race went green for seven laps until the second caution came out, for Spencer Gallagher who hit the wall hard in turn 1. The replays show that, Gallagher got loose in the turn, and spun the truck around.

The field took the restart on lap 21, but just like the last restart, another caution came out for a two truck spin in turns 3 and 4. This time it was for Noah Gragson, and Austin Cindric after Matt Tifft made it three wide in the corner. After four laps of cleanup, the race went back to green on lap 25. Although, more trouble broke out, as Tommy Joe Martins wrecked in turn 1 after Austin Wayne Self, and Dominque Van Wierigen made contact with each other.

Restart lap 31, Daniel Suarez led the field into turn 1, and took the advantage with the lead. He was able to lead for 17 laps until William Byron regained the lead. The race went green for a full 32 laps, but Jordan Anderson's motor blew up to bring out another caution on lap 63. The leaders hit pit road as most of them take four tires, as Tyler Reddick took two, and won the race off pit road.

Tyler Reddick and William Byron led the field into turn 1 on lap 72. Just four laps later, Rico Abreu and Kaz Grala make contact to bring out the sixth caution. Grala had to retire from the race as he had significant damage to his truck.

Lap 84, Byron and Reddick led the field to the green, but Byron was able to get the advantage down the backstretch. The race went green for at least 14 laps, but the caution came out for debris on the frontstretch.

The Lucas Oil 150 went back green with 45 to go. Byron with a strong truck, easily jumps out with a big advantage. On the same lap, Austin Cindric spun out to bring out another caution. He managed to escape without any damage done to the vehicle.

The action started to heat up as the green flag flew with 40 to go. Byron looked liked he was out on a Sunday afternoon drive, until he reported problems with his truck, when the race came to the 20 to go mark. 10 laps later, Byron's truck blew up, thus his chances of a championship came to an end.

This ended up to be a four lap dash to the finish. Suarez was able to hold off Johnny Sauter for his first career truck series win at Phoenix International Raceway.

This was Daniel Suarez's first truck series win of his career.

Suarez led 2 times for 34 laps.

There were 9 cautions for 49 laps, with 3 leaders among 5 lead changes.

Chaser Results
(2nd) Johnny Sauter
(3rd) Matt Crafton
(5th) Timothy Peters
(7th) Christopher Bell
(9th) Ben Kennedy
(27th) William Byron

Advancing to the championship race at Homestead.
Johnny Sauter
Christopher Bell
Matt Crafton
Timothy Peters

Eliminated from the Round of 6
William Byron
Ben Kennedy

The 2016 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series season comes to a close next weekend at Homestead Miami Speedway for the season ending race.

Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Texas

1. Spencer Gallagher- Might've not won the race, but did lead 6 times for 88 laps. Had it not been for the slow pit stop late in the going, then he could've won the race.

2. Johnny Sauter- Sauter continues his dominance in the round of 6 by winning two races in a row. Didn't necessarily had the fastest truck, but was right there at the end to win. Sauter basically, stole this win away from Gallagher.

3. Matt Crafton- Like Sauter, Crafton was quiet most of the race, and had his issues as well. With a fast pit stop on the final caution, Crafton won the race off pit road. Crafton took the lead on the restart with 18 to go. Held onto the lead, until Sauter passed him in the remaining two laps.

4. Daniel Hemric- Hemric had a strong night by finishing third. He also challenged for the lead, and led twice for 38 laps.

5. Daniel Suarez- Suarez wasn't talked about much during the race. Although, he came home to finish solidly in the top 5.

Honorable Mention- William Byron- Not the best night for the rookie. Up front a few times, but faded at the end to finish sixth. Still a solid points night.

Johnny Sauter Scores Back To Back Wins In 2016

The Round of 6 continued tonight at Texas Motor Speedway for the Striping Technology 350. Last week's winner Johnny Sauter, was looking to go win two races in a row, while teammate Spencer Gallagher was on the pole looking for his first career win. William Byron who won the June race, was looking for consecutive race wins as well. Cody Coughlin replaced John Wes Townley who was injured prior to the race.

The race shortly got underway, with Spencer Gallagher and Daniel Hemric leading the field to the green flag. There were troubles early, as Hemric spun his tires, and Gallagher was able to get out front. Ryan Truex also had troubles too, he brushed the wall, and caused a tire to rub on the fender. Truex's night continued to get worse, by receiving a pit road penalty, thus putting him three laps down. After action early on, the race went clean and green until Tommy Joe Martins brushed the wall on lap 32, there would be no caution. The caution clock expired on lap 38, bringing out the first caution of the night. Leaders hit pit road and Hemric won the race off pit road.

During the first round of pit stops, Ben Kennedy was penalized for over the wall too soon, and Timothy Peters, too fast entering.

Restart lap 43, Hemric jumped out to the lead, with William Byron following close behind. A couple of laps later, Christopher Bell takes second, and Gallagher takes third. This saw, Byron slipping back to the fifth position. Gallagher was up to second on lap 57. Gallagher finally regained the lead on lap 76 from Hemric. On lap 81, the caution clock once again expired. All the leaders made their pit stops, and Hemric won the race off pit road, with Gallagher, Bell, Matt Crafton, and Johnny Sauter rounding out the top 5.

The next restart came with 61 to go, Hemric got the advantage as Gallagher spun his tires. Gallagher was able to rebound and take the lead away. Bell started to reel in Gallagher with 55 to go, he tried to make a pass for the lead, but got loose underneath the leader. Bell was able to save his truck from contact with the wall, but slipped back to third in the process.

With 41 to go, Johnny Sauter took third from Hemric, and then second from Bell. He was able to lead until the caution clock expired with 23 to go. Sauter won the race off pit road, since Gallagher lost several positions due to having a slow pit stop. There was also a long list of pit road penalties. The list included, Rico Abreu, John Hunter Nemechek, Jennifer Jo Cobb, Jesse Little, and Matt Tifft.

Crafton, looking for a spot in the final four, took the lead on the restart with 18 to go. Sauter, though, rallied back by running the high line. The moment of the race came with two to go, as Sauter passed Crafton for the lead. Sauter was able to hold off Crafton for back to back wins in 2016.

There were three cautions for 12 laps

7 lead changes among 4 drivers.

Sauter led two times for 6 laps.

This was Sauter's third career win in 2016 and his third career win at Texas Motor Speedway.

With this win, GMS Racing has now scored three consecutive wins. (Talladega, Martinsville, and Forth Worth, TX)

Chaser Results
(1st) Johnny Sauter
(2nd) Matt Crafton
(6th) William Byron
(11th) Christopher Bell
(13th) Ben Kennedy
(14th) Timothy Peters

Chase Grid
(1st) Johnny Sauter
(2nd) William Byron
(3rd) Christopher Bell
(4th) Matt Crafton
(5th) Timothy Peters
(6th) Ben Kennedy


The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Phoenix International Raceway next Friday night, for the final race in the Round of 6. This race will also see two drivers be eliminated from title contention.

Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Martinsville

1. Chase Elliott- Might've not won the race, but sure did have the truck to beat. Elliott led two times for 109 laps. Had a shot to move Sauter out of the way at the end but raced him clean. Great driving by Elliott today. This should help him more for the Cup race tomorrow.

2. Johnny Sauter- If you think of it this way, Sauter kind of stole a win away from Elliott. Didn't necessarily have the winning truck, ran in top 5 for most of the race. With help of pit strategy late in the going, the field was shuffled up with Sauter having a bit advantage on Elliott. Sauter took the lead again with 25 to go and never looked back.

3. John Hunter Nemechek- After being knocked out of the chase last weekend at Talladega. Nemechek had a strong showing by finishing in the top three. His two tire strategy almost paid off, had the caution not come out in the last remaining laps.

4. Christopher Bell- Bell gave a decent showing today by coming home in fourth. Was quiet most of the day.

5. Timothy Peters- Just like Bell, Peters didn't show much today, but came home in the top 5. This was just a good points day, which might help him to the final four.

Honorable Mention- Austin Hill- Hill did an impressive job today by placing his no.20 Ford in the 10th position, his career best.

Johnny Sauter Holds Off Chase Elliott To Win Texas RoadHouse 200 at Martinsville

The Round of 6 began today at Martinsville Speedway. Out of the six drivers, one of them was looking to lock themselves in the final four at Homestead.

Chase Elliott and Daniel Suarez led the field to green. Elliott easily got out in front and led lap 1, with Suarez slipping back to third, and Cole Custer taking the second position. Custer reeled in Elliott and took the lead on lap 11. Elliott fell back to third, with Johnny Sauter passing him for second. Eventually, Sauter took the lead from Custer on lap 28. Right before the caution clock expired, Josh White and Kyle Donahue spun in turns 1 and 2 to bring out the first caution on lap 49. Leaders hit pit road, with Elliott regaining the lead by winning the race off pit road.

Restart lap 57, Elliott and Custer led the field to into turn 1. Elliott once again, jumped ahead with the lead. Elliott with a strong truck held the lead until lap 107, when the second caution came out for Spencer Gallagher, who blew a right front tire and hit the wall. The leaders made their scheduled stops, with Elliott still in the lead after pit stops.

The race went back green on lap 115, Elliott got the advantage down the backstretch, but Custer followed closely behind in second. The race went clean and green until lap 148, when Tommy Joe Martins went spinning around in turn 2, to bring out the third caution of the race. Leaders hit pit road once more, this time though, John Hunter Nemechek and Cameron Hayley took two tires, and won the race off pit road. More strategy was being played as, Daniel Hemric and Kaz Grala stayed for track position.

Hemric and Grala led the field to restart on lap 155, Grala slipped up with older tires, and this let Hemric easily maintain the lead., Although, Nemechek who had two fresher tires than Hemric, took the lead away with less than 45 to go. Just 7 laps later, Harrison Burton making his truck debut, went spinning around in turn 1. Replays show, Timothy Peters gave Burton a tap behind, which caused him to spin out. Burton made no contact with the wall, but went a lap down in the process.

Restart with 31 to go, Nemechek hung onto the lead, with a hard charging Elliott in second. When the race hit the 25 to go mark, things got a little bit dicey. Johnny Sauter took the lead away from Nemechek, but the caution came out for Ben Kennedy spinning in turn 1, then got hit from John Wes Townley. With the help of replays, Ben Rhodes gave a bump to Kennedy, thus sending Kennedy around in the process.

With 19 to go for the restart, Sauter maintains the lead on the backstretch. Elliott followed closely behind in second. Elliott then, continued to run Sauter down hard, and raced him clean for the last remaining laps. Sauter eventually, held off the hard charging Elliott to win the Texas RoadHouse 200 at Martinsville Speedway.

This was Sauter's second win of 2016

With this win in the Round of 6, Sauter is now locked in the final four championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Sauter led twice for 50 laps.

There were 5 cautions for 33 laps, with 5 leaders among 6 lead changes.

Chasers Results
(1st)- Johnny Sauter
(4th)- Christopher Bell
(5th)- Timothy Peters
(8th)- William Byron
(17th)- Matt Crafton
(18th)- Ben Kennedy

Next race: Friday November 4th, 2016, LongHorn 350 at Texas Motor Speedway.

Get To Know ESPN Announcer Allen Bestwick

My weekly series of questions continues this week with ESPN sportscaster Allen Bestwick. Bestwick called races for Motor Racing Network, TBS, NBC/TNT sports, then covered races on ESPN from 2007-2014. Shortly after ESPN's NASCAR run ended in 2014, Bestwick transitioned to calling IndyCar races and sporting events.

1. How did you get your start in broadcasting?
Allen: My public high school, Coventry RI High School, had a radio club that I joined. That turned into an actual FM radio station at the school. Began broadcasting high school football, basketball, and baseball games plus being a disc jockey while still in school.

2. You've called NASCAR races over the years, now call IndyCar races, and sporting events. How was that transition for you? And how do you juggle between two totally different sports?
Allen: I'm a fan of all sports, my wife says the only thing that ever comes on our TV is the 11pm news and sporting events. I watch hours of game tape, read all I can on whatever my next event is, and study, study, study!

3. How much do you prepare before you call a sporting event? For example, stats, player info, opponents.
Allen: You can not read and watch in advance of an event. while there are tons of notes written, they are like studying because you almost NEVER look at them during a broadcast. It's like an oral quiz for 3-4 hours.

4. What's the most exciting part of calling a broadcast?
Allen: Unlike writing, when you do a broadcast there's no backspace key, no spellcheck, no editor to fact-check what you say. You think it, say it a split-second later and it's out there for the world to consume and criticize. That's like walking an electronic tightrope for hours at a time with no net. The focus needed to get it almost-always right is intense. I love it!

5. How nerve-wracking was it to call your first Indy 500, a few years ago?
Allen: No it was not nerve wracking, it was a blast. It's an event I have truly loved since I was a kid and to finally get the chance to work it was so much fun! Bucket list stuff.

6. Most exciting race you've called?
Allen: Really hard to pick one, there have been so many. But Dale Earnhardt Junior's win at Daytona in July 2001 had many things wrapped into one: the first race of NBC's new contract, the drama of the race, no matter who won, and the emotion of Junior winning the first race at Daytona after his Dad's passing... hard to top.

7. Name one talent you have which no knows about?
Allen: Sadly, there isn't one! I can't cook, paint, sing, etc. I'm a broadcaster... it's who I am and what I do, and you can see and hear that all the time.

8. Day or Night Events? Day. Just a "work" thing, it's nice to have an afternoon event and be able to have a normal dinner or travel home afterwards versus hang around all day, work at night (without eating dinner), and then spend the next day traveling home. But I will do either day or night shifts, gladly!

9. Is there a sporting event that you would like to announce for, that you haven't got too yet?
Allen: I've been blessed to do many great events over many years, but there are still plenty that I would gladly do. Rose Bowl, Stanley Cup Playoffs, LeMans, Olympics, etc.

10. Finally, if you weren't a broadcaster, what would your career choice be?
Allen: NO IDEA! This is all I've wanted to do since I was a kid. I just can't imagine not having had that dream come true.

Opinion: Joe Gibbs Racing's Strategy Paid Off

Coming out of Talladega, no one is talking about Joey Logano's victory. There is however, lots of conversation about JGR's strategy that paid off, by staying in the back for most of the race. Sure, if you're a fan for any of these drivers, then you might be a little disappointed about the finish. But it's about the bigger outcome for Carl Edwards, Matt Kenseth, Denny Hamlin, and Kyle Busch. That outcome is the championship.

Race fans are furious that Edwards, Kenseth, Hamlin, and Busch are moving on to the round of 8. The reason is simple. Their strategy worked out the way it was supposed too. If race fans put their shoes in the drivers mind, then they would probably think about the same thing, that the JGR drivers did yesterday.

Put it this way. Would you rather be wrecked out, and not being able to compete for the championship at Homestead? Or, would you rather play it safe, and still have a shot at the championship later down the road? JGR played it safe, therefore, they have another shot to make it to the final four. Since this chase concept came out in 2014, at least one JGR driver has made it to Homestead for two consecutive years. Denny Hamlin in 2014 and Kyle Busch in 2015. Now, most likely, one of those four drivers will be in the final four in 2016. Although, nothing is a given in today's world of NASCAR.

Take Martin Truex Jr for example. He wasn't really in a must-win situation yesterday, but he needed to have a good day, in order to move on. Truex ran hard, and his motor blew up in the middle of the race. Dropping him in contention for the championship, to being eliminated any chance to compete for his first title. Brad Keselowski is another example. Not really in a must-win situation either, but needed some good fortune to fall his way yesterday. What happened? Blew a motor while running second in the race. He also ended his title hopes.

So that goes back to JGR's strategy game plan. They played it safe by not running as hard like other chasers were. If you had a 25 plus point lead over 8th, why risk it?

In conclusion, if I were a driver that had a big point lead over the cut off line, then I would not risk being eliminated at all. Like Kyle tweeted out this morning, "don't hate the player.... hate the game."

Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Talladega

1. Grant Enfinger- Had a strong truck all day, stayed out of trouble, and was able to bring home his first career win.

2. Spencer Gallagher- Was there at the end of the race to steal the win away from Enfinger. But unable to do so, as Enfinger fended him off.

3. Rico Abreu- Missed the big accident with 35 to go, came home in the third position. Nice effort by Abreu.

4. Christopher Bell- For someone who had a broken shifter, he sure didn't show it, as he finished in the top 5 and moved onto the round of 6th.

5. Ryan Truex- Finished in the top 10 by finishing 8th. A great run by Truex today, who has been decent on superspeedway races.

Honorable Mention- Daniel Hemric- Yes, Hemric is eliminated from competing for the championship, but the effort by him and his crew were unbelievable. After being involved on a lap 42 crash, he suffered minor damage to the vehicle. His crew got him back out there to continue on. Then got involved in the big one on lap 42. This time suffering more damage to his truck. The crew continued to work on it and put him back out there. He finally got his break, with a caution on lap 50, which put him back on the lead lap. Hemric's day most likely ended when being involved in the big crash with 35 to go. He brought out the final caution with 12 to go by spinning out. But with the effort of his crew trying to pull something out of the hat, Hemric came up short by finishing in the 11th position. Solid effort though, for the no.19 Brad Keselowski Racing team, as they tried feverishly to get him the win.

Grant Enfinger Scores First Career Win At Talladega Superspeedway

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series came to Talladega Superspeedway for their round of 8 elimination race. Where two drivers would be eliminated from The Chase. Those two drivers battling to stay alive were Daniel Hemric and John Hunter Nemechek.

Cole Custer and Grant Enfinger lead the field to green. Enfinger was able to take the lead down the backstretch, and led lap 1, with Timothy Peters following behind in second. The race got off to a calm start, but Crafton went to the back early to stay out of trouble. The first caution came out on lap 13, for chaser John Hunter Nemechek who blew an engine, and ended any hopes to advance to the next round in the chase. Leaders hit pit road for their first stops, which mainly saw them taking fuel only. Brad Keselwski Racing teammates, Tyler Reddick, and Austin Cindric stayed out for strategy, along with Matt Crafton. Timothy Peters and Cole Custer won the race off pit road. Crafton's strategy didn't work out as planned, therefore, he came down to make his stop.

Tyler Reddick and Austin Cindric took the restart on lap 19. Reddick got out in front on the backstretch to lead the outside and inside lane. But Cindric had troubles as he got shuffled in the back. Must win chaser Daniel Hemric, took the second spot, and followed closely behind. 10 laps later, the outside lane leader Timothy Peters started to close in on Reddick, On lap 32, Peters was side by side with Reddick only to take the lead one lap later. Cody Coughlin has issues with his truck as he was off the pace. He eventually, stalled on the backstretch to bring out the second caution on lap 35. Leaders came to pit road, this time Custer won the race off pit road by not taking tires. Matt Tifft was penalized for removing equipment,

Lap 39 restart, Custer and Peters lead the field into turn 1. Both of them battled side by side for a moment, but Peters took the lead away. On lap 42, Peters was leading both of the packs, but on the same lap a caution comes out for a wreck on the fronstretch. Replays show that, Ben Rhodes pushed Byron too hard, and got Townley spinning to cause the melee/ Custer, John Wes Townley, Tifft, Hemric were all involved with some damage. Bryon and Rico Abreu only had minor damage. Christopher Bell came to pit road to fix his shifter which was broken.

Green flag came back out just shortly after halfway. Peters and Byron led the pack of trucks into turn 1. Although, Ben Kennedy with help, took the lead away from Peters on lap 49. Then on lap 50, the fourth caution came out for another wreck on the frontstretch. This caution saw, Dylan Lupton get loose, and turn into the grass on the tri-oval, thus causing a chain reaction. As the 71 of Brandon Hightower, took a hard hit to the wall. Daniel Hemric was able to get his lap back with this caution. Drivers involved were the 07 of Cody Ware, 02 of Lupton, and the 71 of Hightower. Bell came back down pit road to continue to work on his shifter.

Kennedy and Gallagher led the field to green with 39 laps to go. Kennedy easily got in front to take the lead, but Enfinger came back to regain his lead. A lap later, Tifft took the top spot, but once again Enfinger chased him down for first. As things started to heat up, a big crash broke out with 35 to go in turn 1. The wreck was caused by Timothy Peters who bump drafted Ben Rhodes too hard, and Rhodes was sent spinning to the outside wall. Therefore, came back down in front of many trucks to cause the pile up. 14 trucks were involved in the wreck, they include, Cole Custer, Dylan Lupton, John Wes Townley, Cody Ware, Austin Cindric, Korbin Forrister, William Byron, Daniel Hemric, Tyler Reddick, Rhodes, Chris Fontaine, and Brandon Brown.

After the big cleanup, the restart came with 27 to go. Enfinger was able to get the advantage down the backstretch. He continued to lead the field, until the sixth caution came out with 12 to go, for Hemric who spun out. Matt Crafton had cylinder issues with his truck.

Enfinger and Peters take the restart with 7 to go, just one lap later, Crafton blew an engine and brought out the caution.

With two to go for the restart, Enfinger had to hold off his GMS Racing teammates. Just before Enfinger won the race, Cameron Hayley was sent spinning to the inside wall before the overtime line.

This was Grant Enfinger's first career NASCAR win.

There were 7 cautions for 33 laps, with 15 lead changes for 9 leaders.

Enfinger led 5 times for 45 laps

Chasers results
 (3rd) Timothy Peters
(5th) Ben Kennedy
(6th) Christopher Bell
(7th) Johnny Sauter
(10th) William Byron
(11th) Daniel Hemric
(22nd) Matt Crafton
(32nd) John Hunter Nemechek

Moving on to the Round of 6
William Byron
Christopher Bell
Timothy Peters
Ben Kennedy
Johnny Sauter
Matt Crafton

Eliminated From The Chase
John Hunter Nemechek
Daniel Hemric

Next race: Alpha Energy Solutions 200 at Martinsville Speedway

Briar's Top 5 From The Kansas 150

1. Chase Briscoe- Briscoe with another win to end the dominating season. Involved in a crash with minor damage was able to rebound, and score his sixth win of the year. He also earned Cunningham Motorsports its first championship.

2. Austin Cindric- Also involved in the incident with Briscoe, who also suffered minor damage, came back to finish second.

3. Michael Self- Third place for the rookie driver tonight in his first start at Kansas Speedway. Not to shabby for the rookie.

4. Noah Gragson- Also making his first ARCA start for Venturini Motorsports, finished fifth in his debut tonight. Stayed out of trouble, and did what he needed to do, in order to gain approval to race at superspeedways next year for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

5. Brandon Jones- Jones had an up and down night at Kansas. From suffering a right rear tire to rebounding for a fourth place finish. Nice comeback for driver of the number 8 machine.

Honorable Mention- Ty Majeski- Majeski made a big save by avoiding the pileup in turns 3 and 4. Majeski went to the high side and barely escaped the melee. Nice driving by Majeski and the famous Roulo Brothers team.

Chase Briscoe Ends Dominating Season In Victory Lane

The ARCA Racing Series season finale took place at Kansas Speedway tonight. Qualifying was cancelled due to mist in the morning, and with practice replacing that session. Therefore the field was set by owner points and that meant Chase Briscoe was on the pole.

The Kansas 150 shortly got underway, with Briscoe and Dalton Sargeant leading the field to green. Briscoe was able to get the lead in turn 3 and lead lap 1. Just a few laps later, Sargeant's car was off the pace, due to the car shutting off. He was able to get it refired though, but loosing several positions in the process. Then the first caution came out on lap 13 for the 73 of Dale Shearer, who spun coming off of turn 4 onto pit road. During the caution, Gus Dean, Mason Mitchell, Sargeant, and Bret Holmes came down pit road for pit strategy.

Restart lap 18, Briscoe and Townley were on the front row, but Briscoe took the lead down the backstretch. On lap 22, Townley started to close in on leader Briscoe. Although, that lead would stabilize during the race. On lap 39, the 7 of Codie Rohrbaugh came down to pit road for problems with his machine. Then two laps later, the caution comes out for Brandon Jones, who cut down a right rear tire before turn 1. Most of the leaders pitted under the yellow flag.

The race went back green just before halfway on lap 49. Things got dicey in turn 2 as Briscoe got loose and slid up the track. Then on the backstretch a big crash happened with several cars involved, including the 2016 champion Chase Briscoe. Replays show that, Briscoe made contact with Cindric, and then the 22 of Myatt Snider. After that, Snider spun around in turn 4, and with nowhere to go, more drivers were collected. Involved in the wreck were Kyle Weatherman, Bret Holmes, Gus Dean, Morgan Baird, Myatt Snider, and Mike Bashman. Snider had heavy damage along with Holmes, and therefore, was unable to get back into the race.

Restart lap 55, Sargeant and Townley led the field into turn 1. Sargeant took the advantage by getting the lead. But just two laps later, the fourth caution came out for Gus Dean, who made contact with the wall in turn 1.

Sargeant and Townley again were on the front row for the lap 64 restart. Sargeant got out in front, while Briscoe and Townley battled side-by-side for second. Just when it looked like it was Sargeant's race to win, his car lost power with 24 to go while leading. This gave the lead back to Briscoe, with Townley following close behind. Then with 10 to go, Cindric passed Townley for third, and started to close in on the race leader. But Briscoe fended off Sargeant to score his sixth win of the year and his first at Kansas Speedway.

This was Briscoe's 6th win of the year and his first at Kansas Speedway.

Cunningham's first championship in the ARCA Racing Series

The 2016 ARCA Racing Series season is now over with Chase Briscoe crowned as champion. The series returns to Daytona in four months to open the 2017 season.


Race Results
(1st)- Chase Briscoe
(2nd)- Austin Cindric
(3rd)- Michael Self
(4th)- Brandon Jones
(5th)- Noah Gragson
(6th)- Matt Kurzejewski
(7th)- John Wes Townley
(8th)- Shane Lee
(9th)- Tom Hessert
(10th)- Mason Mitchell
(11th)- Ty Majeski
(12th)- Dalton Sargeant
(13th)- Josh Williams
(14th)- A.J. Fike
(15th)- Thomas Praytor
(16th)- Chris Bailey Jr.
(17th)- Ed Pompa
(18th)- Mike Bashman
(19th)- Eric Caudell
(20th)- Kevin Hinckle
(21st)- Brad Smith
(22nd)- Morgan Baird
(23rd)- Mike Senica
(24th)- Con Nicolopoulos
(25th)- Gus Dean
(26th)- Bret Holmes
(27th)- Myatt Snider
(28th)- Kyle Weatherman
(29th)- Nick Higdon
(30th)- Dale Shearer
(31st)- Tom Berte
(32nd)- Codie Rohrbaugh
(33rd)- Mark Meunier
(34th)- Wayne Peterson

Briar's Top 5 From The DC Solar 350

1. Tyler Reddick- After missing The Chase this year, Reddick went out and proved to everyone not to count him out. Even when he's not in The Chase. Reddick led 5 times for 70 laps to score his third career win. Impressive for the young 20 year old.

2. Daniel Hemric- Needed a solid finish after having a bad week at New Hampshire last Saturday. Hemric did just that by finishing second and gained a few points. Will need another strong finish at Talladega, or win the race to advance in The Chase. Good effort for Hemric, though, tonight.

3. Cole Custer- Custer had a great night by finishing third. Something this team needed after missing The Chase due to the Canadian incident with John Hunter Nemechek.

4. Christopher Bell- After not having third gear, he was able to rebound and finish in the top 10. Great effort by Bell and the no.4 team.

5. William Byron- Had a solid night by finishing 6th. The rookie continues to impress in 2016.

Honorable Mention: Grant Enfinger- Despite not being talked about, Enfinger showed a good performance by finishing 10th.

Tyler Reddick Scores Upset Win At Las Vegas

The second truck chase race took place today in the DC Solar 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Timothy Peters was on the pole and two time champion Matt Crafton started along side.

Timothy Peters and Matt Crafton led the field to the start. Peters got out in front with a push behind from Ben Kennedy. As Peters was able to led lap 1, Crafton suddenly started to drift back early in the run. With a strong truck, Kennedy took the lead from Peters on lap 14. Crafton continued to slide back all the way to 12th on lap 16. Cole Custer in the top 5 at the time became a factor, and followed in hot pursuit. Tyler Reddick also came in the battle by trying to pass Kennedy for the lead. Both battled side-by-side until lap 33, as Reddick took the lead away from Kennedy. Reddick stayed in the lead until a caution came out for the caution clock on lap 37. 

All the leaders came down pit road to make adjustments, took four tires, and fuel. Ben Kennedy regained the lead by winning the race off pit road. Reddick followed in second, Hemric was third, Peters in fourth, and William Byron rounded out the top 5. Matt Crafton continued to have troubles as he was penalized for an uncontrolled tire. He would be sent to the rear. 

Restart on lap 43, Kennedy and Reddick led the field into turn 1. Christopher Bell had troubles on the restart as he might've missed a shift. Later in the race, FS1 reported "that he may have lost third gear." With the action picking up, teammates Hemric and Reddick battled side-by-side for the lead. Reddick was able to fend off his teammate. A few laps later, a caution came out on lap 49 for Wayne Edwards who brushed the wall off of turn 4. During the caution, Christopher Bell came onto pit road to fix his transmission issues. He also reported that "he was missing third gear." 

Reddick and Hemric led the field to green on lap 55. Hemric took the lead on lap 58, and held onto it, before the caution clock expired on lap 93. This would bring out the third caution of the night. The leaders made their stops and Reddick won the race off pit road. 

The green flag came back out with 47 to go. Reddick and Hemric once again was battling for the lead. This time Reddick pulled away with the high line momentum off turn 4. Hemric started to slip back just a tad, therefore allowing Custer to take second position. Custer made a charge for the lead, but was unable to do so in the process. Hemric rebounded and took second place back from Custer. 

Then with 30 laps to go, Custer, and Hemric made it a three truck battle for the lead. Custer and Hemric traded spots once more, but Hemric got the upper hand with 27 to go. Hemric then started to close in on the leader with 20 laps to go. Hemric tried all he could in the remaining laps, but Tyler Reddick held off his teammate to win the DC Solar 350 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.

This was Reddick's first win of the year, therefore, ending a win less drought that dated back to Dover 2015.  

There were 3 cautions for 14 laps. 

The race had 5 leaders among 12 lead changes. 

Reddick led 5 times for 70 laps. 

Chaser Results
(2nd)- Daniel Hemric
(4th)- Ben Kennedy
(5th)- William Byron
(6th)- Christopher Bell
(7th)- Johnny Sauter
(8th)- Matt Crafton
(9th)- Timothy Peters 

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series takes two weekends off, before heading to Talladega, where the round of 8 will end, and two drivers will be eliminated from title contention. 

Get To Know NASCAR Driver David Levine

Our weekly series of questions returns this week with NASCAR driver David Levine. Levine currently, drives part time in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, and part time in the ARCA Racing Series.

1. When did you get an interest in racing?
David: I've always been interest in racing. I can remember when I was very young watching NASCAR races with my dad on the couch. For my 11th or 12th birthday, my dad took me to a go-kart track and that was it. I haven't stopped since.

2. If you weren't racing what would your career choice be?
David: Racing is a tough sport to make it in. Unfortunately, it is all about who have the right amount of funding. If you can't come up with the money to race, it is very hard to make it in the sport. That's the situation I've been in this season. I started thinking about what I want to do to earn a living in case I cannot make it back into racing soon. I just got my real estate license for the state of North Carolina. Hopefully I can start working soon. I think it is going to be a ton of fun helping people find the new home of their dreams. One way to find out!

3. Do you have a pre-race ritual? If so, what is it?
David: I've got a few pre-race rituals. I've got a few exercises and stretches I do in the trailer before intros to warm up and get ready. Then before getting in the car, I always say a prayer with my girlfriend asking for safety during the race. That always helps calm my nerves before strapping into the car. Once I'm in the car and ready to roll off I always put my left glove on first. I don't know why I always put the left one on first, but I've been doing it for years. Why change it?

4. Name one talent that you have which no knows about?
David: I don't really know. That's a good question. I don't know. I guess, I'm pretty good at playing video games. Does that count?

5. Favorite Race Track?
David: There are so many tracks that I love. My favorite track that I've raced is a toss up between Road America or Homestead Miami Speedway. Road America is my home-track and I always get to see family and friends up there. Homestead is just so cool! You're right up against the fence and you're hauling you know what. They're both completely different tracks but they're both so awesome.

6. Racing Hero Growing Up?
David: Jeff Gordon

7. Which driver would you have liked to raced with from the past?
David: I would have loved the chance to race with some of NASCAR's past superstars. Petty or Earnhardt. I think I could learn so much from being on the track with them.

8. Day Or Night Races?
David: Night races

9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
David: I would love to make one in my backyard, but that might not be possible. Ideally, I would find a place that's big enough to build a fast but technical road course with bits of other tracks all stuck together. Somewhere close to home, or somewhere that's easily accessible for other drivers and teams. I know how hard it is to get to a few tracks and I wouldn't want that.

10. Finally, what's one track that you would like to race on, that you haven't yet?
David: I would love to run some WEC races at the tracks in Europe, but if I had to only pick one track on the schedule it would be Le Mans.

Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At New Hampshire

1. William Byron- Byron continues an impressive season by scoring win #6 today at New Hampshire. With that, he is locked into the next round of The Chase.

2. Christopher Bell- Bell continued KBM's dominance by finishing second. He almost stole a win away from teammate Byron late in the going.

3. Matt Crafton- Crafton had a solid performance today with a third place finish. Despite not having the best handling truck.

4. John Hunter Nemechek- Nemechek rebounded from spinning out early on in the race, to come back, and finish in the top 10.

5. Tyler Reddick- With Reddick not having a strong year, he was able to finish in the top 5. Nice work by the no.29 team of Brad Keselowski Racing.

Honorable Mention: Jordan Anderson- Yes the results might not show, but the dedication and determination will. Anderson was not scheduled to run this race due to sponsorship lacking, but with the help a fund me page, and thousands of fans donating whatever they can. He was able to run the UNOH 175. Kudos to Anderson and the fans by keeping him out there on the track. Anderson just might be a new fan favorite after today.

William Byron Dominates In First Truck Chase Race At New Hampshire

The first chase race of the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series took place today at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. William Byron started on the pole, with Timothy Peters alongside in second.

Byron and Peters led the field to green, Byron was able to get out in front, with the high line advantage. Byron led lap 1, but a caution flew early for the no.10 of Caleb Roark, who spun off of turn 4 and hit the water barrels on the entrance of pit road.

The restart came on lap 10, Byron once again got out front as teammate Christopher Bell followed in hot pursuit. As soon as that happened, another caution came out for a crash on the backstretch. The 63 of Akinori Ogata got loose off of turn 2, and got into the 49 of Josh Wise causing damage to both trucks.

Byron and Bell took the restart on lap 15, Byron with a strong truck was able to drive away. Timothy Peters also took second position away from Bell. As it looked like the race started to get in a green flag run, a caution came out on lap 24 for chaser Daniel Hemric. Hemric cut a left rear tire down, and spun out in turn 1, which brought out the 5th caution of the day. Chaser Ben Kennedy pits under caution for tires and fuel. Hemric reported he was loosing breaks.

The green flag came back out on lap 29. Byron as he's shown early, got out with the lead down the backstretch. Troubles continued for Hemric as he brought his truck behind the wall. The intensity settled down just a little bit until lap 51, as John Hunter Nemechek spun out in turn 3 and brought out the caution. Leaders came down pit road, Christopher Bell took two tires, and won the race off pit road. The rest of the field played different strategy, as Byron lost a few positions by taking four tires.

Cody Coughlin stayed out and took the restart on lap 56. Although, it didn't take long for Byron to regain the lead once more. Just a couple of laps later, Cole Custer goes around in turns 1 and 2, to bring out another yellow. Replays show that Custer got loose underneath a truck, which caused Custer to spin out.

Bell and Coughlin led the field to green on lap 62. Bell goes to the top, with Byron running him down. Byron took the lead again on lap 69. The race went green for 33 laps until the caution clock expired on lap 102. This caution brought the leaders down pit road once again. Byron took four tires, and won the race off pit road.

Restart with 67 to go, Byron checked out on the field, and continued his domination. 7 laps later, Stewart Friesen spun in turn 4, to bring out the caution once more.

Byron took the green flag with 57 to go. The race went green for 10 laps, until Austin Wayne Self spun in turn 1 and hit the wall, which brought out the 8th caution of the race.

Byron and Bell led the field to green with 40 to go. Byron had no troubles getting out front by passing his teammate for the lead. With the a long green flag run, Daniel Hemric finally came down pit road, and put his truck behind the wall. With 3 laps to go, Christopher Bell started to close in on race leader William Byron, as Byron was running into lap traffic. Byron was able to fend off a late charge by Bell to win the first truck chase race at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.

This was Byron's 6th win of the year, and is now locked into the next round of The Chase.

Byron led 2 times for 161 laps.

There were 8 cautions for 41 laps, along with 3 leaders for 3 lead changes.

Chasers Results
2nd) Christopher Bell
3rd) Matt Crafton
5th) Timothy Peters
9th) John Hunter Nemechek
10th) Johnny Sauter
11th) Ben Kennedy
28th) Daniel Hemric

The Chase continues next Saturday night at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the DC Solar 350.

Briar's Top 5 From The ARCA Race At Chicagoland

1. Chase Briscoe: Briscoe continues a great season by earning his 5th win of the year. He ultimately wrapped The Bill France 4-Crown Championship as well.

2. John Wes Townley- Townley didn't have the best car tonight, but was able to bring home a second place finish.

3. Kyle Weatherman- Weatherman with an impressive fourth place finish tonight. A solid drive by the no.10 team.

4. Christopher Bell- Bell tried to steal the win away from Briscoe late in the going, but came up short as he finished third.

5. Austin Cindric- Cindric tried to play strategy with 32 to go by pitting hoping for green flag pit stops, but a caution came out one lap later, which really hurt the 99 team.

Honorable Mention: Ty Majeski- Majeski also went all out by taking two tires on the last restart of the night. Although his car couldn't hold up with everyone else who had four fresher tires. Majeski also had the save of the night when he made contact with Cindric. Majeski's car went around in turns 3 and 4, but was able to save his car, barely avoided contact with Cindric's car. Nice driving by Majeski, which by the way came home in the 8th position after all that.

Chase Briscoe Scores 5th Win Of The Year

The ARCA Racing Series came to play at Chicagoland Speedway tonight for the Scott 150. Chase Briscoe who had been dominant all season was looking for his 5th win of the year, and hoped to lock up the Bill France 4-Crown Championship tonight as well.

Before the race started, 9 cars had to go to the rear for in-line time qualifying. Those cars were the 99 of Austin Cindric, 9 of Thomas Praytor, 14-Dustin Knowles, 23-Chris Bailey Jr, 34-Morgen Baird, 11-Ed Pompa, 0-Brad Smith, 6-Josh Williams, and the 1 of Rick Tackman.

Shane Lee on the pole and Chase Briscoe led the field to green for 100 laps of racing. There were problems early as Myatt Snider in the no.22 missed a shift on the start, which jacked everyone up on the start. Briscoe jumped to the lead early and led lap 1, but a caution comes out the next lap for the no.52 of Matt Kurzejewski who had a side window blown out.

Briscoe selected the outside, and Lee was on the inside, as the green came back out on lap 7. Briscoe again was able to get the advantage on Lee. Lee tried to reel in Briscoe on lap 18, but the lead started to stabilize just a tad.

Myatt Snider's night continued to get worse, as he ended up having rear end issues and would go behind the wall. Official reports were he had a right rear drive plate broken. Kurzejewski had more problems too, as his window was missing again.

Shane Lee tracked down Chase Briscoe and took the lead on lap 27, due to Briscoe being stuck behind the lapped car of A.J. Fike. Kurzejewski spun off of turn 4 onto the grass, to bring out a caution on lap 28. Problems occurred on pit road for the 32 of Shane Lee and the 51 of Chad Finley. Both had slow pit stops and lost several positions. Chase Briscoe won the race off pit road, but Austin Cindric stayed out, which ultimately put him at the front.

Restart on lap 34, Cindric and Briscoe led the field into turn 1. Both of the leaders went side-by-side, but Chad Finley made it three wide for the lead. Although, Finley started to drift back, as his left rear tire was loose. Shane Lee took second from Cindric on lap 41. Briscoe the leader tries to check out, but Lee continued to reel in him. Kurzejewski went bad to worse, as he had a broken axel on his car. And the 8 of Brandon Jones was off the pace due to transmission problems.

Strategy began to take place with 32 to go as the 99 of Cindric made a pit stop. As the race seemed to calm down, the 32 of Shane Lee cut a right rear tire down with 28 to go. Lee was running in the second position at the time. This caution shook everything up. Briscoe the leader came down pit road, but over shot his line. ARCA officials made him back up to be in the pit box. Ty Majeski won the race off pit road by taking two tires only.

Majeski and Brent Sherman led the field with 20 to go. Sherman just like Snider spun his tires on the restart, which jacked everybody up. Christopher Bell caught Majeski and took the lead on the backstretch. Briscoe rebounded from his pit stop troubles, and passed Bell for the lead with 15 to go. Majeski who could only hang on at this point, got bumped into John Wes Townley, but Majeski saved his car from any contact with the wall. Problems continued for Majeski, as Cindric bumped him in turns 3 and 4. Majeski got sideways with his car and almost made contact with Cindric, though, Majeski was able to avoid collision with Cindric.

With all the excitement behind the race leader, Chase Briscoe rebounded from his pit road problems to win the SCOTT 150 at Chicagoland Speedway.

This was Briscoe's 5th win of the year, and Cunningham Motorsports 7th win of the season.

With this win, Briscoe was able to capture The Bill France 4-Crown Championship.

The ARCA Racing Series goes to Kentucky Motor Speedway next Saturday night for The Crosley 150. Live on FS2.

Briar's Top 5 From The Camping World Truck Series Race At Bristol

1. Ben Kennedy: Kennedy ran up front for most of the night until taking the lead with 20 to go. He held on to score his first career win.

2. Brett Moffitt: Moffitt did a nice job tonight staying out of trouble and keeping his truck clean. He made things interesting by using a little bit of his bumper to Kennedy. But played nice and came home a solid second place finish.

3. Daniel Hemric: Hemric troubles started with practice in the morning. Hemric had wrecked and brought out a backup truck. He rebounded to a third place finish.

4. William Byron: Byron had fallen back to the low 20's in one part of the race, but with the help of cautions, he came back and finished in the top 5.

5. Johnny Sauter: Sauter basically came out of nowhere and had a nice finish of 5th. Wasn't even a contender for the race, but a solid points night for the no.21 GMS Racing team.

Honorable Mention: Daniel Suarez: Gotta feel bad for the youngster. Had a good truck tonight and led 3 times for 77 laps, but blew a right front tire with 14 to go. The damage was significant enough where he was out for the rest of the race.

Ben Kennedy Wins Wild UNOH 200 At Bristol Motor Speedway

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series headed to Bristol Motor Speedway tonight for the annual UNOH 200. The start was delayed due to rain and lightning in the area. With that in mind, NASCAR issued a competition caution on lap 40. There were also some drivers sent to the back for unapproved adjustments. These included Austin Cindric for Brad Keselowski Racing, and Parker Kligerman for Ricky Benton Racing. Rico Abreu went to the rear as well for being in a back-up truck.

The UNOH 200 shortly got underway, with Tyler Reddick and Daniel Suarez leading the field into turn 1, but pole sitter Reddick got the advantage and led lap 1. Suarez took the lead back a few laps later with Ben Rhodes following behind. Rhodes then started to close in on Suarez at lap 17. 10 laps later, a caution came out for drizzle/moisture on the track.

Restart lap 35, Suarez gets out in front, but teammate Christopher Bell and Ben Rhodes followed in hot pursuit. The competition caution came out five laps later on lap 40. Most of the leaders came down pit road for four tires and fuel.

Bell and Suarez took the green flag on lap 46. Both of them battled side-by-side, until Bell gets the advantage on the backstretch. The race went green for a few laps until lap 52, when Cole Custer made contact with Ben Kennedy and Custer went spinning in turns 1 and 2. This brought out the third caution of the race.

Restart lap 58, Bell and Suarez once again were the leaders. Bell was able to get away from Suarez as Cameron Hayley passed Suarez for second position. A few laps later, a caution came out on lap 62 for Tommy Joe Martins spinning in turn 4. Bryce Napier of the 49, and Matt Mills of the 07 was also involved as well.

After a long caution, Bell took the green flag on lap 71, and jumped to a big lead down the backstretch. Hayley and Suarez would stay right behind the leader Bell. There were problems for race contender Matt Crafton. Crafton had lost oil pressure and went behind the wall. Shortly after halfway, Christopher Bell continued to set a blistering pace, having only 20 trucks on the lead lap. With lap traffic getting in the leaders way, Suarez started to reel in his teammate on lap 124. Early contender Ben Rhodes was out of fuel one lap later.

Cameron Hayley cut a flat left front tire on lap 133 and brought out the fifth caution. Race leaders, Bell and Suarez pitted under caution along with others as well. Jesse Little of the 81 had problems, and was penalized for speeding on pit road. Ben Rhodes who had issues on lap 125 reported there was motor problems. This ended up putting him behind the wall.

Bell and Suarez lead the field to the green with 58 to go. But the leader Bell gets loose under Suarez, and spins off turn 2, which brought out the 6th caution of the night. Suarez was on the front row again with 52 to go, but this time had five time winner William Byron on the outside. Suarez was able to get in front, as Ben Kennedy followed closely behind. As the race laps started to click away, the action began to intensify. Bell tried to make it three wide under Kaz Grala and Bryce Napier, but all three of them make contact, as Napier was the unfortunate bystander and ended up in the wall. Therefore the 7th caution came with 38 to go. Cameron Hayley pitted too soon under caution and went to the rear of the field.

Just like the last restart, Byron and Suarez lead the field to green with 32 to go. But another caution came out with 28 to go, as Jordan Anderson went spinning around. Hayley continued to have problems and came down pit road to examine them.

Restart with 23 to go, Byron gets really high in the turn, and this allowed Suarez to take the lead once more. Byron regained his loose truck and took the lead back three laps later. Byron once again got too high, and this allowed Kennedy in the 33 to take the lead. Brett Moffitt also took second place and tried to run down Kennedy. But Suarez who had a dominating truck, had a right rear tire blow out with 14 to go.

Kennedy and Moffitt took the green flag with 7 laps left. Kennedy jumps to the lead, but Moffitt hung in there and stayed in contention. Moffitt put a bumper to Kennedy with a few laps remaining, but Kennedy held off a hard charging Moffitt for his first career win.

There were 9 cautions for 55 laps, with 5 leaders among 7 lead changes.

Ben Kennedy led 1 time for 20 laps to score his first career win.

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series heads to Michigan International Speedway next Saturday on August 27.

Get To Know NASCAR ON FS1 Analyst Wally Dallenbach

My 12th Q&A continues this week, with FOX Sports 1 analyst Wally Dallenbach. Before becoming an analyst, Dallenbach has competed in all three NASCAR national touring series events. He has also made starts in the SCCA Trans-Am Series, along with many other forms of racing as well. From 2001-2006, Dallenbach called races with Allen Bestwick, and Benny Parsons on TNT and NBC. Then called races on TNT for six races from 2007-2014. Nowadays, Dallenbach is a co-host for NASCAR Raceday on FS1 and FS2.

1. When did you get an interest in racing?
Wally: Was around it my entire life, really didn't know anything else.

2. What was your most memorable racing moment to date?
Wally: Winning first Trans Am race at Portland during IndyCar weekend with the entire family present.

3. How did you become an racing announcer?
Wally: By chance, a Cup team I had been driving for went out of business months before the Daytona 500. So I was out of a job. Calvin Fish called my brother and told him NBC was having auditions for the new TV package and I should call Benny Parsons to see if I could get in, I did, and the rest is history.

4. Name one talent you have which no one knows about?
Wally: I'm a pretty darn good cook when it comes to grilling. Love making wild game.

5. Favorite Race Track?
Wally: Riverside back in the day was my favorite. Love Watkins Glen, Talladega, and Michigan.

6. Who was your racing hero growing up?
Wally: My Dad was my racing hero. Not only for how he drove but how he was widely respected as a person.

7. What's the most exciting race you've called to date as an broadcast announcer?
Wally: Hard to pin down one. But, we have had some very close finishes at Daytona at the line. which is always fun when your not sure who won.

8. Day Or Night Races?
Wally: As a driver I preferred Day races. Probably as an announcer as well.

9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
Wally: Love to find a cool setting in the mountains of Colorado somewhere. Make it a road course, could be the most beautiful facility in the world.

10. Finally, how do you feel about the future of NASCAR?
Wally: NASCAR has a great future. I think somehow just needs to get the cost in control. It doesn't get anymore cheaper to race anywhere these days. But it is much more difficult getting sponsors to pay the money to keep things going.

Briar's Top 5 From The Xfinity Race At Watkins Glen

1. Joey Logano:  Logano started 1st and finished 1st. He basically dominated after leading three times for 67 laps. Logano also scored back to back wins at this racetrack. Having won last year and now this year.

2. Brad Keselowski: Although, he may have broke a track bar and went out of the race later in the going. He challenged Logano hard for the win after the restart with 21 to go. Not to mention he also was up front for most of the race.

3. Paul Menard: Menard tried to captilize after Keselowski had his troubles. He tried to challenge Logano for the win but ran out of time in doing so. A solid second place finish for Menard.

4. Kyle Larson: Larson also was up front for most of the day. But never really had the car as strong as Logano's. Nonetheless, Larson came a solid top 3.

5. Daniel Suarez: Led three times for 6 laps. Tried to steal a win away from Logano, but failed to do so in the process. A solid top 5 for the Monterrey, Mexico driver.

Honorable Mention: Trevor Bayne: Although, it may have been two years since Bayne last competed in the Xfinity Series. It didn't look like it today, as he finished in the top 5. A solid day for the 25 year old.

Joey Logano Wins Action Packed Zippo 200 At Watkins Glen

The NASCAR Xfinity Series took center stage today at Watkins Glen International Raceway. Joey Logano won the pole with his teammate Brad Keselowski alongside. Kyle Busch was looking for his fourth straight win in a row.

Shortly after the green flag, Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski lead the field down into turn 1. Logano easily gets the advantage through turns 3 and 4. Logano and Keselowski jumped out to a big lead early. There was action going on early, as Kyle Busch gets the third position through the carousel. Blake Koch gets loose in the bus stop and makes contact with Ross Chastain. Keselowski made it wide off the outer loop but ends up saving the car. Logano, also had troubles, as he got a little loose, but a caution comes out for debris on lap 9 in the inner loop. Kyle Busch suffered splitter problems as his bolts got loose. Some lead lap cars came down pit road during the caution. Busch came to fix the splitter.

Restart lap 13, Logano and Keselowski were once again on the front row. Keselowski got wide in turn 1, but ended up saving his car from making contact with the wall. Todd Bodine and TJ Bell make contact in turn 5. Bodine was able to get going again, but Bell couldn't as he brought out the caution one lap later. Leaders come down once more under caution, as they take four tires and fuel. Erik Jones won the race off pit road. Cody Ware suffered a penalty for too many men over the wall, and pitting through too many pit boxes.

Daniel Suarez and Trevor Bayne took the green flag as they stayed out. Suarez with the advantage beats Bayne to take the lead. One lap later, Ryan Sieg and Todd Bodine make contact to cause a big pileup in turns 3 and 4. Several cars including Kyle Busch, Darrell Wallace Jr, Nicolas Hammann, Tom Drissi, Blake Koch, JJ Yeley, and Scott Heckert had major damage to their cars. In fact, the red flag came out due too many cars involved the wreck. After a lengthy red flag, race leader Suarez brought his no.19 Toyota machine to pit road.

Restart lap 21, Ty Dillon and Trevor Bayne lead the field to the green flag. Dillon was able to get the lead after the start. But, Logano with a faster car, made the pass for the lead right before the bus stop, a couple of laps later.

Pit stops began to take place on lap 25, as Brennan Poole made his scheduled stop. Brendan Gaughan and Justin Allgaier made their stops a few laps later. Then Dillon finally made his pit stop as well. Brad Keselowski tried to make a pass on Bayne through the inner loop, but both make minor contact and Bayne goes spinning around. Bayne re-fired his car and no caution came out.

Although, a caution came out one lap later. BJ McLeod's car came to stop in the inner loop. Elliott Sadler also spun around in the bus stop. Joey Gase's car rolled to a stop as well during the caution flag period. Some cars pitted under yellow. These included Sadler, Kenny Habul, Cody Ware, and others.

Logano and Kyle Larson lead the field to the restart on lap 39. Logano grabs the lead, with Keselowski making a pass for second, and started to reel in the leader. After a action packed first half, Keselowski pitted with 35 to go, as he takes four tires and fuel. And so does Trevor Bayne who pitted for fuel only. Race leader Logano made his stop one lap later.

As the field were making their stops, a caution came out with 32 to go, as Erik Jones who ran out of fuel before the bus stop. The leaders who didn't stop came down pit road. Kenny Habul and Derrike Cope were sent to the tail for going through too many pit boxes. Right when the caution came out, Ty Dillon had a commitment cone violation, meaning once he crossed the pit road line he came back out. Which is illegal by NASCAR.

Larson and Suarez took the green flag with 27 to go. Suarez goes to the lead with help from Joey Logano. But Suarez gets wide in the outer loop and Logano retakes the lead. Suarez started to slip back as Keselowski passed him for second one lap later. Derrike Cope with 25 to go had big damage to his car, as the tire blew out and brought out the caution. Cope ended up being ok from the incident.

The race restarted with 21 to go. Logano and Keselowski battled side-by-side through turns 3 and 4, as well as the back straight, before Logano out-braked Keselowski in the middle of the bus stop. Keselowski came back and battled hard for the lead in the remaining laps of the race. But with 9 to go, Keselowski's track bar broke in the inner loop. He tried to stay out there as long as he could, before bringing the car down to pit road with 7 to go. Spencer Gallagher also spun around with 5 to go.

With a hard charging Paul Menard, Logano was able to hold him off to win the Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International Raceway.

This was Logano's second consecutive win at Watkins Glen in the Xfinity Series. Also scoring his 26th career Xfinity win.

Logano led three times for 67 laps.

There was 6 cautions for 18 laps and one red flag, with 28 cars finishing at the end of the race.

There was also five leaders among 9 lead changes.

Brennan Poole was the highest finishing rookie in the race.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Road America next Saturday for the Mid-Ohio 200.

Get To Know NASCAR Spotter Tony Hirschman

My 11th Q&A continues this week, with NASCAR spotter Tony Hirschman. Hirschman currently spots for Kyle Busch in the Cup Series, the no.18 in the Xfinity Series, and William Byron (no.9) in the Truck Series. He also spotted for Kyle Busch in a couple of truck races earlier this year.

1. When did you get an interest in racing?
Tony: Born into it, grew up to watch my dad Tony Hirschman race the Modifieds from a baby and loved it right away.

2. When did you begin spotting, and who was the first driver you spotted for?
Tony: Started spotting for my dad in 1994 in the Modifieds, spotted as many cars, and divisions as I could at first to gain experience.

3. Do you have any pre-race rituals?
Tony: No rituals, just eat well before I head to the spotter stand, and when I get up top make my notes off of our pit road map.

4. Name one talent that you have which no one knows about?
Tony: Not that I get to play anymore, but back in the day used to be a pretty descent basketball player, and used to play with my core group of high school friends every night.

5. Favorite Race Track?
Tony: Thompson, CT

6. Did you have a racing hero growing up?
Tony: My dad.

7. Is there any driver you wish you got to spot for from the past?
Tony: Tim Richmond

8. Day Or Night Races?
Tony: To spot-day races (overcast skies). To watch as a fan-night races.

9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
Tony: Either the Pacific Northwest or Hawaii- the only 2 parts of the country I haven't visited yet.

10. Finally, what's track you wish that was still on the NASCAR schedule, or what's a track that's not on the schedule and you wish it was?
Tony: I'm old school- wish we still raced at Rockingham and North Wilkesboro, 2 great race tracks with history. Also wish Nazareth Speedway was still running, was my "home track" and was a drivers track, and fun to watch races there.

Get To Know NASCAR Driver Garrett Smithley

My 10th Q&A continues this week, with NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Garrett Smithley. Smithley currently drives the no.0 Chevy in the Xfinity Series.

1. When did you get an interest in racing?
Garrett: When I was 2 or three years old, my Dad got me into watching NASCAR and I become a huge race fan. When I was 14, I got on some amusement park go karts and that's when I decided I wanted to be a driver. From then, I found Legends of Georgia and started racing Bandolero's and Legends.

2. If you weren't racing what would you career choice be? 
Garrett: Probably an actor. I've been involved in theater since I was 6 years old, and in High School I performed in several shows. 

3. What's your pre-race ritual? 
Garrett: I don't really have a pre-race ritual. I drink a lot of water and after the drivers meeting, we'll have a chapel service and after that I just chill out in the hauler and rest before the intros 

4. Name one talent that you have which no knows about? 
Garrett: I wouldn't say no one knows, but I can sing and play the piano. 

5. Favorite Race Track?
Garrett: My favorite track growing up was Lanier National Speedway where I won my first Legends race. NASCAR track....That's a tough one. I think Michigan International Speedway and Atlanta Motor Speedway (home Track) have to be tied for first, but man I love Pocono too! Whatever track i'm going to next, that's my favorite.

6. Racing Hero Growing Up? 
Garrett: Dale Jarrett. When I was young, I remember seeing is the #88 Ford Quality Care car and it was red, white, blue, and loved it. 

7. Which driver would you have liked to race with from the past?
Garrett: There's so many great legends out there. Racing in the Xfinity Series it's cool to learn and race with some future legends of the sport, but I've gotta say it would've been cool to race Dale Jarrett, Dale Earnhardt, and Richard Petty. 

8. Day or Night Races? 
Garrett: Night races are cool, but I love day races. The hotter and slicker the track then better for me. 

9. If you had chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
Garrett: I've heard this question asked several times, and I honestly have no idea. I think I would want to design more of a racing complex with all kinds of disciplines. I'd build a mile and a half track that's bumpy like Atlanta, integrate a RC into it.  Also build and big road course like Watkins Glen on the property. Have a 3/8th mile track to race legends and late models on, and a dirt track. That way I can pick what I want to drive any time I want. 

10. Finally, what's one track that you would like to race on that you've haven't yet? 
Garrett: I think it would be really cool to go over and race Monza. There's several tracks in Europe that would be really cool to race like the Nurburgring or Monaco, but Monza is at the top of that list.

Briar's Top 5 From The Truck Race At Pocono

1. William Byron: Picked up his 5th win of the year and broke the record for most wins as a rookie. 2004 Cup Champion Kurt Busch previously held the record with 4 wins.

2. Cameron Hayley: Nice driving by Hayley who finished second in the no.13 Toyota.

3. Brett Moffit: The rookie did a solid job by driving home his no.11 Toyota to a third place finish.

4. Cole Custer: Custer spun early in the race, but rebounded to a solid top 5 finish.

5. Rico Abreu: Finished 3rd in last week's truck race at Eldora, challenged for the lead early at Pocono in the going. Still managed to place a top 10 finish.

Honorable Mention: Christopher Bell: Had voltage issues before the race started which set him back at the start. Made contact with John Wes Townley at the tunnel and suffered mild damage. With the help of cautions, Bell was able to get back on the lead lap. Prior to that he was five laps down after being caught up in the accident. Bell rebounded and finished in the 10th position.

William Byron Wins Action Packed Pocono Mountains 150

The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series took center stage at Pocono Raceway today. Qualifying was cancelled due to overnight rains, therefore the field was set by the rule book. Which meant William Byron sat on the pole with John Hunter Nemechek alongside him. The race was also moved up earlier due to rain threatening the area. Christopher Bell had problems with his truck, as there was low voltage, therefore having to bring his no.4 Toyota down pit road before the start,

Shortly after, William Byron lead 32 trucks to the green flag. It didn't take long for the field to go five wide behind the race leader. The action heated up early as Austin Hill in the 02 makes contact off of turn 1, although the race continued to stay green. Just three laps later, Tyler Reddick of the no.29 spins off of turn 1 to bring out the first caution. Reddick avoided making contact with the wall. Matt Crafton came down pit road with the hood up on his truck to check for problems.

Restart lap 9. Byron and Timothy Peters battle side-by-side, but Peters was able to take the lead down in the tunnel turn. Byron battled back and takes the lead away one lap later in the same spot. As soon as that happens, Cole Custer spins off the tunnel turn to bring out the second caution on lap 11. The leaders came down pit road, while Byron Cameron Hayley, Ben Rhodes, and Daniel Hemric stay out for track position.

Bryon and Hayley took the restart on lap 15, as Byron cleared Hayley down into turn 1 when the rest of the trucks went wild on the restart. But the caution came out on the same lap, as John Wes Townley gets loose and makes contact with Christopher Bell off the tunnel turn. This brought out the third caution of the race.

Green flag lap 18, Byron gets the advantage once more. 5 laps later, a caution comes out for Carlos Contreras who stalled just before turn 1. The race leader Byron and others play strategy as he lead the field down to pit road. Nemechek won the race off pit road, with Byron following behind him.

Restart lap 27, Peters and Gallagher were on the front row and battled side-by-side, but Brad Keselowski Racing teammates Tyler Reddick, and Daniel Hemric collided with each other in turn 1. This brought out the fifth caution of the race. Replays show that Hemric got loose underneath Brandon Brown and spun out.

Byron and Gallagher took the green flag right at the halfway point. Gallagher was able to get a great start, and started to check out from the lead pack. But Austin Wayne Self spins in turn 1 and brings out another caution.

Restart lap 35, Gallagher and Rico Abreu lead the field into turn 1. Gallagher cleared Abreu down the backstretch. Just when the race looked like it was going into a long green flag run, Jordan Anderson and Ben Rhodes spin with each other in turn 1, to bring out the 7th caution of the race on lap 38. Gallagher brings his no.23 Chevy on pit road, and so does the no.8 Toyota of John Hunter Nemechek.

Green flag lap 41, Byron gets a push from Crafton, and that helped Byron pull away from the field. The race settled down just little bit, but Cameron Hayley takes away the second position from Matt Crafton with 18 to go. 4 laps later, a caution comes for Brandon Brown who scrapes the wall in turn 1. Reports were Brown had a flat tire go down.

Byron and Hayley took the green flag with 10 laps to go. Byron clears the field with help from Timothy Peters. Although, Spencer Gallagher spins in turn 3 to bring out the 9th caution of the race. Replays show the no.41 of Ben Rhodes made slight contact with Gallagher.

Byron takes the green flag with 4 to go, and with no competition behind him, Byron held onto win his fifth career truck series win this season at Pocono.

This was Kyle Busch Motorsports 7th win of the season. Kyle Busch (1, Martinsville), Christopher Bell (1, Gateway), and William Byron 5 (Kansas, Fort Worth, Iowa, Kentucky, and Pocono)

There were 9 cautions for 27 laps, with 25 trucks finishing the race.

William Byron led 3 times for 44 laps.

The Camping World Truck Series have two weekends off before returning to Bristol Motor Speedway on August 17.

Briar's Top 5 From The ARCA Race at Pocono

1. Chase Briscoe: Another domination by Briscoe, who started 2nd and went onto go four in a row this season.

2. John Wes Townley: Was sidelined a couple of weeks with concussion-like symptoms. Played a little pit strategy and came home to finish in the runner up spot.

3. Shane Lee: Lee had a solid performance this evening. He too played a strategy game and finished in the 4th position. Nice finish for the Win-Tron Racing group.

4. Dalton Sargeant: Sargeant finished 3rd in today's race.

5. Kyle Weatherman: Weatherman started on the pole and lead for a little bit, but never really lead a lot during the race. Played the same strategy as Townley did, but did not work out for him. Still had a good night and finished 5th.

Honorable Mention: Tom Hessert: Hessert had some struggles in the past week, but had a somewhat decent run and finished 8th.

Chase Briscoe Scores Four In A Row at Pocono

The ARCA Racing Series took place at Pocono Raceway this afternoon, with Kyle Weatherman on the pole, and Chase Briscoe on the outside row. Briscoe is looking to win four in a row this year. 

The ModSpace 150 shortly got underway, with the field going four wide down into turn 1. Weatherman and Briscoe battled for a short while, until Briscoe took the lead down the backstretch. There were some concerns for Will Kimmel who made it three wide on the initial start. ARCA officials reviewed Kimmel's restart, but officials ruled the start as clear. Shortly after, the first caution came out on lap 2 for Matt Kurzejewski's side window. The side window came out on the frontstretch, therefore officials made Matt come in to put a new one in. 

Restart lap 5, Briscoe and teammate Myatt Snider lead the field down into turn 1. Briscoe was able maintain the lead, but Snider stayed close behind and would reel Briscoe in on lap 7. Although, a caution came out on lap 12 for Josh Williams who had no power. Bobby Gerhart's car also had problems and went to the garage. There were pit stops being made, as some of the top running cars came down pit road. Briscoe pitted for right side tires, and Snider made adjustments to his car as well. Problems occurred on pit road though, as Gus Dean in the no.98 made contact with his jackman, and the front tire changer. Replays show that Dean lost his brakes and couldn't slow down. Therefore ended up hitting his crewmen. Other drivers came in to play pit strategy. 

The green flag came back out on lap 20, Weatherman and John Wes Townley were on the front row. Weatherman pulled out in front, but Briscoe takes the lead back on lap 24. About 10 laps later the caution came for debris. There were also problems for Tom Berte in the no.20 who stalled on pit road. Steve Fox in the no.64 had problems too, as smoke came out in the back of his car. Weatherman, Townley, Kurzejewski, and Sarah Cornett-Ching all pitted under this caution flag. 

Restart with 20 to go. Briscoe and Christopher Bell both battle side-by-side all the way to the tunnel turn, but Bell got high and Briscoe regained the lead. Just two laps later a caution came out for debris. Fuel started to become a concern for the leader as it has been a longtime since Briscoe last pitted. There were problems for other drivers under this caution as well. Josh Williams in the no.6 went behind the wall with challenges of his machine. 

Chase Briscoe takes the green with 14 to go. He was able to get a good start and pull away from the leaders. Briscoe continued to check out with 10 to go, as his closest competitor was Christopher Bell who was a few seconds back. But Townley came back and passed Bell for the second position with 7 to go. Kurzejewski had electrical problems with his car as it shut off on the backstretch, but was able to get the car going again. 

Townley tried to rally and challenge for the win late, but didn't have enough for Briscoe as he went on to score his fourth win a row this season. John Wes Townley was 2nd, followed by Dalton Sargeant, Shane Lee, and Kyle Weatherman rounded out the top 5. 

The ARCA Racing Series heads to Berlin Raceway next Saturday night.  

John Hunter Nemechek Fastest In Final Practice

John Hunter Nemechek was fastest in the final truck practice today at Pocono. Nemechek ran a 53.23 to set the fastest lap in the session, and ran 15 laps total.

Practice run down
(2) Ben Rhodes
(3) William Byron
(4) Tyler Reddick
(5) Christopher Bell
(6) Austin Hill
(7) Cody Coughlin
(8) Ben Kennedy
(9) Johnny Sauter
(10) Spencer Gallagher
(11) Cameron Hayley
(12) John Wes Townley
(13) Brett Moffitt
(14) Cole Custer
(15) Rico Abreu
(16) Timothy Peters
(17) Jordan Anderson
(18) Brandon Brown
(19) Matt Crafton
(20) Daniel Hemric
(21) Austin Wayne Self
(22) Reed Sorenson
(23) Tommy Joe Martins
(24) Carlos Contreras
(25) Kyle Martel
(26) Sean Corr
(27) Ryan Ellis
Caleb Roark, Jennifer Jo Cobb, and Travis Kvapil did not practice in this session.

Highlights: There were three red flags in this session. One for a spring rubber on the backstretch, another for John Wes Townley's truck stalling in the same area, Timothy Peters running out of gas, Tommy Joe Martins coming to a halt on the access road, and Brandon Brown bringing out the final red flag for spinning off of turn 4.

Qualifying is scheduled to take place tomorrow morning at 9am ET time.

Get to NASCAR Spotter Joey Meier

My 9th Q&A continues this week, with NASCAR spotter Joey Meier. Meier currently spots for Brad Keselowski in the Cup Series (no.2), the no.22 in the Xfinity whenever Brad gets to drive, and the no.19 for Daniel Hemric in the NASCAR Camping Word Truck Series. Meier is also a co-host with Woody Cain on MRN Motorsports Monday.

1. When did you get an interest in racing?
Meier: Was hired by Dale Earnhardt Inc in 1997, but raced at local short tracks all thru high school and beyond. My dad raced on the beach in 1958. It was in my blood.

2. When did you begin spotting, and who was your first driver to spot for?
Meier: Was a 2nd spotter for Dale Jr.

3. Do you have any pre-race rituals?
Meier: Walk pit road, check equipment. Nothing considered a ritual. Not a superstitious person.

4. Name one talent that you have which no one knows about?
Meier: Some people know, but I'm a descent bowler. Wanted to do it professionally. Have 3 perfect games.

5. Favorite Race Track?
Meier: As a spotter it's either restrictor plate track or Bristol.

6. Did you have a racing hero growing up?
Meier: My God father was well known in South Florida. Marty Handshaw (237). Would give anything to go by the shop, as a kid.

7. Is there any driver from the past you wish you got to spot for?
Meier: Those guys (drivers) didn't have spotters. Not sure how they would respond. Would like to meet Tim Richmond.

8. Day or Night Races?
Meier: Night racing is my favorite. Fans don't like it though.

9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
Meier: Don't have a special track location, but a design would have to be like Richmond/Iowa/old Bristol.

10. Finally, what's one track you wish that was still on the NASCAR schedule?
Meier: Always wished I could have gone to North Wilkesboro. It's still there in location, but it's a ghost track.

Get to know ARCA Racing Series driver Matt Kurzejewski

My 8th Q&A continues this week, with ARCA Racing Series driver Matt Kurzejewski. Kurzejewski currently drives the No.52 Toyota for Ken Schrader Racing.

1, When did you get an interest in racing?
Matt: I began racing Quarter Midgets/Microds at the age of 5 in Upstate, New York. My father was a NASCAR Featherlite Modified (currently NASCAR Whelen Modified) tour driver. Since before I can remember as a young child, if it had a motor and wheels, I was fascinated. There are pictures floating around of a little go kart that was gifted to me at a young age, probably 3-4, that I would ride around at home on a daily basis.

2. What's your biggest win to date?
Matt: My biggest win to date was at Tri-County Speedway in a UARA Late Model. This win is very important to me because I originally came from open modifieds, similar to my father. When I first made the jump into late models and full bodied stock cars, I struggled to figure it out, there were a lot of ups and downs. This win at Tri-County was my first win in a late model.

3. What's your pre-race ritual?
Matt: I don't really have pre-race rituals anymore. Up until this season I as very particular with maintaining specific routines, but I came to the realization that regardless what those routines may be, it wasn't going to effect the outcome of the race. Also, driving the Ansell/Menards car keeps me very occupied and busy at the track.

4. Name one talent you have which no one knows about?
Matt: It's a secret. If I wanted anyone to know, I would tell them.

5. Favorite Race Track?
Matt: I have a few race tracks I enjoy going to. Pocono is always a fun track to race at along with Iowa, but I have recently fallen for Winchester. I'd love to go back again this year.

6. Racing Hero Growing Up?
Matt: As a child I was always a Bill Elliott fan, as I grew older and to this day I've become a big Tim Richmond fan. I have great appreciation for Richmond's passion to drive race cars and win. I got to spend the day at Eldora with (Ken) Schrader and he is my hero. He just hopped in a truck, went out and qualified in the top 3 with ease, walks his way to win the heat race with ease and finished the race twelfth with a rear suspension failure and no rear shocks. I wish I was half the driver he is.

7. Which driver would you have liked to raced with from the past?
Matt: I would love to race with any of the greats from the past. Even better, I wish I was around to witness some of the greats such as Foyt, Parnelli Jones, Andretti, Richie Evans. I am intrigued by their passion for the sport, that was their way of life. Things are different today.

8. Day or Night Races?
Matt: Night races, hands down. I'd prefer to drive any race at night.

9. If you had a chance to design a racetrack somewhere. Where would it be and Why?
Matt: If I had the opportunity to design a race track anywhere, it would probably be in the Northeast and it would be something with progressive banking that you would run 3 wide, approximately 1 mile.

10. Finally, what's one track that you would like to race on that you haven't yet?
Matt: There are so many cool tracks around the world that are no longer in operation or existence that I'd love to race at, but I'd have to say that Lingotto would be pretty darn cool to race at.

Briar's Top 5 From The Xfinity Race At Indy

1. Kyle Busch: Another checkered flag for Busch, but this time he had to earn the win. A caution came out with 13 to go, and the drivers behind Busch pitted to try to outsmart him. Another caution came late with 7 to go and Busch had to hold the field off once more. With an overtime finish, and the field breathing down his neck, Busch held off Kevin Harvick for his third career win at Indy in the Xfinity Series.

2. Kevin Harvick: Stayed in the top 5 for most of the day, and tried to take the win the away from Busch late in the going. Bu failed to do so in the process. A solid day for Harvick and his no.88 Hunt Brothers Pizza Chevy.

3. Paul Menard: Wasn't talked about much for the day, but came home with a solid third place finish.

4. Justin Allgaier: Had to outlast his teammate Elliott Sadler for the Dash 4 Cash late, and did so on the last lap to win the money.

5. Kyle Larson: Had the chance to steal the win away from Busch, but Harvick passed him on the restart with 2 to go with help from his teammate.

Honorable Mention: Elliott Sadler: Sadler had a good run today at Indy, and was battling Allgaier for the Dash 4 Cash on the final restart. Came up one spot short, but still solid run for the no.1 OneMain Financial driver.

Kyle Busch Wins Lilly Diabetes 250 At Indy

The NASCAR Xfinity came to play at Indianapolis Motor Raceway on Saturday afternoon on a hot summer day. Before the race took place, there were heat races and Dash 4 Cash to be determined. Kyle Busch led all 20 laps to win heat race no.1, with Daniel Suarez and Elliott Sadler being the first two qualifying for the Dash 4 Cash. Erik Jones did the same as Busch and won heat race no.2. Justin Allgaier and heat race winner Jones transferred to the Dash 4 Cash.

Onto the main event, Kyle Busch and Erik Jones led the field down into turn 1. Busch was able to jump out in front and take the lead, but Kyle Larson in second kept close behind. But Busch started to check out from Larson, and while that was happening Jones was trying to pass Larson for second. While Busch was set on cruise control there were reports of debris on his grill. Indeed the reports were true, and a few laps later another piece of paper was on the front end. On lap 17, Jones finally passed Larson for second.

Green flag pit stops began on lap 22, as Joey Logano pits for four tires and fuel. Soon after, Larson pitted on lap 26, along with Harvick, and Jones. Race leader Kyle Busch made his pit stop one lap later. Busch got ahead of a closing Erik Jones to recycle back into the lead down the backstretch. Busch continued to set a blistering pace by only having 14 cars on the lead lap with 24 to go. 19 to go, teammate Erik Jones hit the wall in turn 4 and cut a right rear tire. He was able to come down pit road and not bring out the caution. Although problems continued for Jones, as he spun out in turn 1 a few laps later and brought out the first caution.

There were different strategies playing out with the teams in order to beat Busch. Busch stayed out and the rest of the lead lap cars pitted. Restart with 7 to go, Busch was able to pull ahead of those with fresher tires, but another caution came out on the same lap. Ray Black Jr in 07 and Harrison Rhodes in the 13, collided with each other off turn 2 causing heavy damage to both.

With a long cleanup, NASCAR ruled this would be a overtime finish. Meaning the field had to race to the overtime line, and if a caution had come out the race would be over. This was not the case as Busch held off Kevin Harvick for his third career win at Indianapolis.

Busch led twice for 62 laps en route to his 82nd career win.

There were 2 cautions that slowed the pace for 10 laps.

Justin Allgaier won the Dash 4 Cash.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Iowa Speedway next Saturday night.