Elliott Sadler was looking for his first win of the season, his last coming at Darlington Raceway last year. Although, some confusion questions Sadler, for the caution coming late in the going.
Sadler made a risky move by pitting and taking his last set of fresh tires on lap 185. He would then restart in the 19th position. Sadler started working his way up and began passing cars like no tomorrow. He caught second place runner, Ty Dillon, with 22 laps to go. After Sadler completed the pass for second, he set his eyes on leader and teammate Justin Allgaier.
In order for Sadler's strategy to work, the race needed to remain green to the checkered. However, a questionable caution came with 12 laps to go, when NASCAR threw the yellow for B.J. McLeod who might have had possible fluid from his car. Although, Sadler was not pleased with the call from NASCAR, as this would ultimately cost him the race.
"Yeah, I want to see a replay of the caution, where all the oil and whatever went down," Sadler said. I did not see any speedy dry put down, so I just don't understand the caution. Not where we wanted to be, but we took a chance and had a chance to win race at our home track."
"Thank you to Golden Corral," Sadler added. We did finish in the top 10, which means kids eat free on Monday (May 1st). It's a shame, we had a chance at $100,000, but I still don't why the caution came out. I'm gonna have to look at replay and see if the cars were tore up, or oil was laid down. No speedy dry was down, so I just don't know what the caution was for."
Saturday, April 29, 2017
Justin Allgaier Finishes A "Disappointing" Second At Richmond
Justin Allgaier, was looking to bring home another win for JR Motorsports in 2017. However, late race controversy, would halt him to a second place finish.
Allgaier led the majority of the race, but teammate Elliott Sadler brought some strategy on pit road during the caution on lap 185. Sadler, pitted for his last set of four fresh tires. While Allgaier continued to the fast pace, like he had all afternoon, Sadler began to reel him in with 22 laps to go. Sadler would catch his teammate, although, a caution came out with 12 laps to go for B.J. McLeod when fluid came from his car.
During the pit stops, Allgaier dropped his lead to Ty Dillon, who took only two tires while Allgaier took four. More trouble came for Allgaier, as Dillon jumped the gun on the restart and Allagier became frustrated for the restart. NASCAR, initially, black flagged Dillon for jumping the restart and sent him to the rear of the field.
A restart came with two laps to go, where Allgaier was on the front row with Kyle Larson. The problems came on the backstretch, however, when Ryan Reed and others got collected in a crash. The leader, Larson, had already crossed the overtime line, which means the race is official no matter what happens. But, Allgaier, was a little bit unhappy with NASCAR's decision making on when the caution came out.
"Unfortunate there at the end, the best car doesn't always win the race," Allgaier said. "The Brandt Agriculture Chevy was awesome today and I really hate it for the guys. The restart before the last one, got taken away from
us and unfortunately there at the end, there were so much confusion on the last
green, white, checkered that the caution lights were on, and we were still
racing back to the line. It’s just really disappointing. The guys at JR
Motorsports don’t deserve that. Hat’s off to the guys and the crew, they have
done a great job all weekend."
"You know, it's very bittersweet today," Allgaier added. I'm very dejected, I won't lie to you. This one is going to hurt for a long time."
Allgaier collected his second Dash 4 Cash of the season.
Kyle Larson Wins Dramatic Finish In Toyota Cares 250
The NASCAR Xfinity Series headed to Richmond International Raceway for race number eight of the season. It also marked another Dash 4 Cash event for the series.
Daniel Hemric and Kyle Benjamin set the front row in qualifying earlier in the morning on Saturday.
75 laps made up stages one and two, while 150 laps made up the last stage. This would make up the 250 scheduled lap race.
Hemric set the pace early in the going, before Justin Allgaier took the lead on lap 27 on the fronstretch. Allgaier held on to the lead for 13 laps, as Austin Dillon takes the lead on lap 40. Dillon would stay as the leader until the end of stage one, where Dillon won the first stage. Justin Allgaier and Daniel Hemric transferred for Dash 4 Cash.
Stage number two began on lap 86, with Dillon and Allgaier as the leaders on the front row. On the restart, Allgaier retook the lead from Dillon. The race was remained green until lap 115, where Dakoda Armstrong spun around in turns one and two to bring out the second caution.
The restart came back out on lap 125, which thus, saw Allgaier drive away with the lead and would hang on to win stage number two which ended on lap 150. Kyle Benjamin and Elliott Sadler clinched the final Dash 4 Cash spots. However, Austin Dillon would win the race off pit road, with Allgaier loosing one spot on pit road.
The final stage began on lap 164, where Allgaier would regain the lead from Dillon. Another caution came out on lap 180, when fluid came from the back of J.J. Yeley's car. A risky move was made by Elliott Sadler, where he came down pit road for four fresh tires.
This setup a restart with 64 laps to go. Allgaier continued to set the pace like he did all afternoon, but with four fresh tires, Elliott Sadler began to reel in the leader with 22 laps to go. Sadler caught Allgaier with 14 laps to go, but a caution came out two laps later for B.J. McLeod. This would ultimately end Sadler's chances at a win. Under this caution, the leaders came down pit road, where Ty Dillon won the race off pit road by taking two tires only. Rookie, Kyle Benjamin, lost his shot at a top 10 when he went too soon on his pit stop.
A restart came with four laps to go, however, a wreck in turn four once again brought out another caution. William Byron's car went up the track and accidentally got in to Daniel Suarez, which caused the big pileup in turns three and four. On the restart, there were some controversy as Ty Dillon jumped the gun, which then saw him get black flagged for the restart. Dillon would have to drop to the tail end of the field.
Kyle Larson and Justin Allgaier were on the front row for the two lap dash for the finish. This saw NASCAR's overtime rule come in to place. Both drivers got a clean restart, but problems came on the last lap on the back straightaway when a crash broke out to bring out a caution.
While the last lap caused some controversy for the leaders, the replays did indeed show that Kyle Larson had crossed the overtime line to make the race official and declared him the winner.
This is Larson's second career NASCAR Xfinity Series win this season.
Larson led once for 10 laps.
There were five leaders for nine lead changes.
There were eight cautions for 50 laps.
Justin Allgaier collected his second $100,000 Dash 4 Cash.
Quote- "The 3 (Ty Dillon) took off early on the one restart, so I don't know if I was clear or not," Larson said. Anyways, he jumped the start and I was able to be the leader for the last restart. Justin (Allgaier), took off way better than I had wanted him too. I'm surprised I had cleared him off (turn) two, I thought he (Allgaier) would hang on my outside, if not pass me. Thankfully we were able to clear him and they crashed, NASCAR threw the caution and got the overtime win."
The NASCAR Xfinity Series head to Talladega Superspeedway next Saturday for the Sparks Energy 300.
Daniel Hemric and Kyle Benjamin set the front row in qualifying earlier in the morning on Saturday.
75 laps made up stages one and two, while 150 laps made up the last stage. This would make up the 250 scheduled lap race.
Hemric set the pace early in the going, before Justin Allgaier took the lead on lap 27 on the fronstretch. Allgaier held on to the lead for 13 laps, as Austin Dillon takes the lead on lap 40. Dillon would stay as the leader until the end of stage one, where Dillon won the first stage. Justin Allgaier and Daniel Hemric transferred for Dash 4 Cash.
Stage number two began on lap 86, with Dillon and Allgaier as the leaders on the front row. On the restart, Allgaier retook the lead from Dillon. The race was remained green until lap 115, where Dakoda Armstrong spun around in turns one and two to bring out the second caution.
The restart came back out on lap 125, which thus, saw Allgaier drive away with the lead and would hang on to win stage number two which ended on lap 150. Kyle Benjamin and Elliott Sadler clinched the final Dash 4 Cash spots. However, Austin Dillon would win the race off pit road, with Allgaier loosing one spot on pit road.
The final stage began on lap 164, where Allgaier would regain the lead from Dillon. Another caution came out on lap 180, when fluid came from the back of J.J. Yeley's car. A risky move was made by Elliott Sadler, where he came down pit road for four fresh tires.
This setup a restart with 64 laps to go. Allgaier continued to set the pace like he did all afternoon, but with four fresh tires, Elliott Sadler began to reel in the leader with 22 laps to go. Sadler caught Allgaier with 14 laps to go, but a caution came out two laps later for B.J. McLeod. This would ultimately end Sadler's chances at a win. Under this caution, the leaders came down pit road, where Ty Dillon won the race off pit road by taking two tires only. Rookie, Kyle Benjamin, lost his shot at a top 10 when he went too soon on his pit stop.
A restart came with four laps to go, however, a wreck in turn four once again brought out another caution. William Byron's car went up the track and accidentally got in to Daniel Suarez, which caused the big pileup in turns three and four. On the restart, there were some controversy as Ty Dillon jumped the gun, which then saw him get black flagged for the restart. Dillon would have to drop to the tail end of the field.
Kyle Larson and Justin Allgaier were on the front row for the two lap dash for the finish. This saw NASCAR's overtime rule come in to place. Both drivers got a clean restart, but problems came on the last lap on the back straightaway when a crash broke out to bring out a caution.
While the last lap caused some controversy for the leaders, the replays did indeed show that Kyle Larson had crossed the overtime line to make the race official and declared him the winner.
This is Larson's second career NASCAR Xfinity Series win this season.
Larson led once for 10 laps.
There were five leaders for nine lead changes.
There were eight cautions for 50 laps.
Justin Allgaier collected his second $100,000 Dash 4 Cash.
Quote- "The 3 (Ty Dillon) took off early on the one restart, so I don't know if I was clear or not," Larson said. Anyways, he jumped the start and I was able to be the leader for the last restart. Justin (Allgaier), took off way better than I had wanted him too. I'm surprised I had cleared him off (turn) two, I thought he (Allgaier) would hang on my outside, if not pass me. Thankfully we were able to clear him and they crashed, NASCAR threw the caution and got the overtime win."
The NASCAR Xfinity Series head to Talladega Superspeedway next Saturday for the Sparks Energy 300.
Saturday, April 22, 2017
Erik Jones Goes Back To Back In The NASCAR Xfinity Series
After a off-week for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, the series returned to Bristol Motor Speedway on a Saturday afternoon. Victory lane saw a similar sight like it did two weeks ago in Texas.
With weather threatening in the area, the race shortly got underway with Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson on the front row. Larson got off to a strong start and checked out early. Texas winner, Erik Jones, started to reel in Larson on lap 17. Two laps later, Jones took the lead from Larson. Larson rebounded, however, as he would regain the lead on lap 28.
The race went clean and green until the first caution on lap 79 for Ryan Reed, who got in to the wall in turn 2. Kyle Larson held on to the lead and went on to win stage 1. Cole Custer and Justin Allgaier qualified for the Dash 4 Cash.
Stage number 2 got underway on lap 95, with Larson and Ryan Blaney as the leaders. Not much action happened in this stage until lap 162, where the red flag was displayed for rain. Finally, after a one hour and 38 minute delay, the race went back to yellow with five laps remaining in the stage.
The leaders came down pit road and made their scheduled pit stops, including Larson. However, Daniel Hemric and Blake Koch stayed out to take the top spots. With the right strategy of staying out, Daniel Hemric won stage 2 and collected 10 championship playoff points. Brendan Gaughan, along with Hemric, were the last drivers to qualify for the Dash 4 Cash.
Stage 3 took place on lap 177, with Ryan Blaney and Daniel Saurez on the top spot. Blaney took the lead, before Suarez took command on lap 188 in turn 4. It didn't take long for Larson to regain the lead, as he went took control of the field on lap 205. The next caution flag flew on lap 219 for Ray Black Jr as spun off turn 4 and David Starr runs in to him as well.
During the caution, Blaney won the race off pit road and Erik Jones was caught for speeding. This would send Jones to the rear of the field.
With 66 laps to go, Brandon Jones and Ryan Blaney were the leaders as the race went back to green. Shortly after the start, Gaughan was turned by Darrell Wallace Jr on the frontstretch and brought out another caution.
Blaney and Saurez had the top spot for a race restart with 41 to go, however, Darrell Wallace Jr and Garrett Smithley collided hard on off turn 4. This would end both of the driver's day at Bristol.
The race was slowed again by the second to last caution with 30 laps to go. This saw Ross Chastain pound the outside wall and end his day. Kyle Larson also had problems with his car as the right rear tire went down, after making contact with Brandon Jones. More problems continued for Larson as he had a commitment cone violation and was sent to the rear.
Blaney was the leader at the restart with 23 laps to go, but two laps later, Erik Jones took the lead and went on to win his second race of the 2017 season.
This would be Erik Jones's eighth career win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
This is Erik Jones's second consecutive win in the series.
There were 7 leaders among 15 lead changes.
There were 11 cautions for 85 laps.
Daniel Hemric won the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series continues to do short-track racing as they head to Richmond International Raceway next Saturday.
With weather threatening in the area, the race shortly got underway with Austin Dillon and Kyle Larson on the front row. Larson got off to a strong start and checked out early. Texas winner, Erik Jones, started to reel in Larson on lap 17. Two laps later, Jones took the lead from Larson. Larson rebounded, however, as he would regain the lead on lap 28.
The race went clean and green until the first caution on lap 79 for Ryan Reed, who got in to the wall in turn 2. Kyle Larson held on to the lead and went on to win stage 1. Cole Custer and Justin Allgaier qualified for the Dash 4 Cash.
Stage number 2 got underway on lap 95, with Larson and Ryan Blaney as the leaders. Not much action happened in this stage until lap 162, where the red flag was displayed for rain. Finally, after a one hour and 38 minute delay, the race went back to yellow with five laps remaining in the stage.
The leaders came down pit road and made their scheduled pit stops, including Larson. However, Daniel Hemric and Blake Koch stayed out to take the top spots. With the right strategy of staying out, Daniel Hemric won stage 2 and collected 10 championship playoff points. Brendan Gaughan, along with Hemric, were the last drivers to qualify for the Dash 4 Cash.
Stage 3 took place on lap 177, with Ryan Blaney and Daniel Saurez on the top spot. Blaney took the lead, before Suarez took command on lap 188 in turn 4. It didn't take long for Larson to regain the lead, as he went took control of the field on lap 205. The next caution flag flew on lap 219 for Ray Black Jr as spun off turn 4 and David Starr runs in to him as well.
During the caution, Blaney won the race off pit road and Erik Jones was caught for speeding. This would send Jones to the rear of the field.
With 66 laps to go, Brandon Jones and Ryan Blaney were the leaders as the race went back to green. Shortly after the start, Gaughan was turned by Darrell Wallace Jr on the frontstretch and brought out another caution.
Blaney and Saurez had the top spot for a race restart with 41 to go, however, Darrell Wallace Jr and Garrett Smithley collided hard on off turn 4. This would end both of the driver's day at Bristol.
The race was slowed again by the second to last caution with 30 laps to go. This saw Ross Chastain pound the outside wall and end his day. Kyle Larson also had problems with his car as the right rear tire went down, after making contact with Brandon Jones. More problems continued for Larson as he had a commitment cone violation and was sent to the rear.
Blaney was the leader at the restart with 23 laps to go, but two laps later, Erik Jones took the lead and went on to win his second race of the 2017 season.
This would be Erik Jones's eighth career win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
This is Erik Jones's second consecutive win in the series.
There were 7 leaders among 15 lead changes.
There were 11 cautions for 85 laps.
Daniel Hemric won the $100,000 Dash 4 Cash.
The NASCAR Xfinity Series continues to do short-track racing as they head to Richmond International Raceway next Saturday.
Saturday, April 15, 2017
"The Big Cat" Brad Sweet Claims Night Two At Devil's Bowl Speedway
The World Of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series was at Devil's Bowl Speedway for the sprint car finale. After coming up short on Friday night, Brad Sweet claimed redemption and won night number two at Devil's Bowl.
Sweet's night started off in qualifying where he lad down a lap time of 13.771, which put Sweet in second place after qualifying was over. This ultimately, put Sweet in heat race number two. With a fast car, he would win the second heat race and was put in the World Of Outlaws Craftsman Dash. The field was inverted with six cars in the dash, with David Gravel starting on the pole. Sweet's run wasn't that great, however, as he would finish in the fourth position.
After finishing fourth in the dash, Sweet started fourth in the 30 lap A-Main feature that would pay $20,000 to win. Just like last night, there would be a caution in the early going with 23 laps to go, as Brady Bacon went sideways on the frontstretch. After the caution, Gravel set the pace and started to pull away from Sweet. However, lap traffic began to come in to play with 16 laps to go and this allowed Brad Sweet to pull in closer to the leader.
Finally, with four laps to go, Sweet passed Gravel for the lead and ultimately the race win.
This would Brad Sweet's second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the year.
Heat Race #1 Results
1. Danny Lasoski
2. Greg Wilson
3. Jason Sides
4. Jason Johnson
5. Kraig Kinser
6. Joey Saldana
7. Shane Stewart
8. Logan Schuchart
9. Danny Wood
Heat Race #2 Results
1. Brad Sweet
2. Sheldon Haudenschild
3. Brent Marks
4. Daryn Pittman
5. Donny Schatz
6. Cap Henry
7. Parker Price-Miller
8. Clyde Knipp
Dash Results- 6 inverted- David Gravel started on the pole
1. David Gravel
2. Sheldon Haudenschild
3. Christopher Bell
4. Brad Sweet
5. Danny Lasoski
6. Greg Wilson
Last Chance Showdown
1. Logan Schuchart
2. Tony Stewart
3. Shane Stewart
4. Parker Price-Miller
5. Gary Taylor
6. Clyde Knipp
7. Danny Wood- Did Not Finish
A-Main Results- Paid $20,000 to win
1. Brad Sweet
2. David Gravel
3. Danny Lasoski
4. Christopher Bell
5. Sheldon Haudenschild
6. Jason Johnson
7. Brent Marks
8. Jason Sides
9. Greg Wilson
10. Donny Schatz
11. Logan Schuchart
12. Daryn Pittman
13. Paul McMahan
14. Kraig Kinser
15. Cap Henry
16. Kasey Kahne
17. Jacob Allen
18. Shane Stewart
19. Joey Saldana
20. Parker Price-Miller
21. Gary Taylor
22. Tony Stewart
23. Brady Bacon
24. Clyde Knipp
The next World Of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event is Friday April 21st at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark for the Bull Ring Outlaw Blitz.
Sweet's night started off in qualifying where he lad down a lap time of 13.771, which put Sweet in second place after qualifying was over. This ultimately, put Sweet in heat race number two. With a fast car, he would win the second heat race and was put in the World Of Outlaws Craftsman Dash. The field was inverted with six cars in the dash, with David Gravel starting on the pole. Sweet's run wasn't that great, however, as he would finish in the fourth position.
After finishing fourth in the dash, Sweet started fourth in the 30 lap A-Main feature that would pay $20,000 to win. Just like last night, there would be a caution in the early going with 23 laps to go, as Brady Bacon went sideways on the frontstretch. After the caution, Gravel set the pace and started to pull away from Sweet. However, lap traffic began to come in to play with 16 laps to go and this allowed Brad Sweet to pull in closer to the leader.
Finally, with four laps to go, Sweet passed Gravel for the lead and ultimately the race win.
This would Brad Sweet's second World of Outlaws Sprint Car Series win of the year.
Heat Race #1 Results
1. Danny Lasoski
2. Greg Wilson
3. Jason Sides
4. Jason Johnson
5. Kraig Kinser
6. Joey Saldana
7. Shane Stewart
8. Logan Schuchart
9. Danny Wood
Heat Race #2 Results
1. Brad Sweet
2. Sheldon Haudenschild
3. Brent Marks
4. Daryn Pittman
5. Donny Schatz
6. Cap Henry
7. Parker Price-Miller
8. Clyde Knipp
Dash Results- 6 inverted- David Gravel started on the pole
1. David Gravel
2. Sheldon Haudenschild
3. Christopher Bell
4. Brad Sweet
5. Danny Lasoski
6. Greg Wilson
Last Chance Showdown
1. Logan Schuchart
2. Tony Stewart
3. Shane Stewart
4. Parker Price-Miller
5. Gary Taylor
6. Clyde Knipp
7. Danny Wood- Did Not Finish
A-Main Results- Paid $20,000 to win
1. Brad Sweet
2. David Gravel
3. Danny Lasoski
4. Christopher Bell
5. Sheldon Haudenschild
6. Jason Johnson
7. Brent Marks
8. Jason Sides
9. Greg Wilson
10. Donny Schatz
11. Logan Schuchart
12. Daryn Pittman
13. Paul McMahan
14. Kraig Kinser
15. Cap Henry
16. Kasey Kahne
17. Jacob Allen
18. Shane Stewart
19. Joey Saldana
20. Parker Price-Miller
21. Gary Taylor
22. Tony Stewart
23. Brady Bacon
24. Clyde Knipp
The next World Of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series event is Friday April 21st at Riverside International Speedway in West Memphis, Ark for the Bull Ring Outlaw Blitz.
Friday, April 14, 2017
Jason Johnson Sweeps Night One At Devil's Bowl Speedway
The World Of Outlaws Craftsman Sprint Car Series headed to Devil's Bowl Speedway in Mesquite, Texas on Friday night for race number one of two for the weekend.
In qualifying, Jason Johnson set the fastest lap, which put him in heat race number one.
Johnson would continue to set the pace, as he would lead every lap and win heat race number one. This would put Johnson on the pole for the dash inversion.
As the dash got underway for six laps, Johnson continued to show the field who's boss and go on to lead every lap, ultimately winning the dash. By winning the dash, this gave Jason Johnson a front row starting spot in the 25 lap A-Main feature.
The 25 lap A-Main feature eventually got underway, but shortly after the green flag, Travis Rilat's machine went upside down in turn two. The driver walked away from the incident ok. Turn two was another trouble spot as Christopher Bell went sideways with 22 laps to go, and brought out another caution.
After a messy start, there was some intense racing action in the closing laps. Johnson was getting in to heavy lap traffic, which thus allowed Jason Sides and Brad Sweet to close in on the leader. With eight laps to go, Sweet passed Sides for second and set his eyes on Johnson. However, after Sweet's battle with Sides, Johnson was able to pull away from that battle and went on to sweep night one at Devil's Bowl Speedway.
Heat Race #1 Results
1. Jason Johnson
2. Logan Schuchart
3. Wayne Johnson
4. Donny Schatz
5. Danny Lasoski
6. Parker Price-Miller
7. Jacob Allen
8. Sheldon Haudenschild
9. David Gravel
10. Gary Taylor
1. Jason Johnson
2. Logan Schuchart
3. Wayne Johnson
4. Donny Schatz
5. Danny Lasoski
6. Parker Price-Miller
7. Jacob Allen
8. Sheldon Haudenschild
9. David Gravel
10. Gary Taylor
Heat Race #2 Results
1. Jason Sides
2. Brad Sweet
3. Shane Stewart
4. Brent Marks
5. Daryn Pittmann
6. Brady Bacon
7. Tony Stewart
8. Greg Wilson
9. Skylar Gee
10. Scott Bogucki- Did Not Start
1. Jason Sides
2. Brad Sweet
3. Shane Stewart
4. Brent Marks
5. Daryn Pittmann
6. Brady Bacon
7. Tony Stewart
8. Greg Wilson
9. Skylar Gee
10. Scott Bogucki- Did Not Start
Heat Race #3 Results
1. Christopher Bell
2. Joey Saldana
3. Kasey Kahne
4. Kraig Kinser
5. Paul McMahan
6. Danny Wood
7. Travis Rilat
8. Cap Henry
9. Clyde Knipp
1. Christopher Bell
2. Joey Saldana
3. Kasey Kahne
4. Kraig Kinser
5. Paul McMahan
6. Danny Wood
7. Travis Rilat
8. Cap Henry
9. Clyde Knipp
Dash Race
1. Jason Johnson
2. Jason Sides
3. Christopher Bell
4. Logan Schuchart
5. Brad Sweet
6. Joey Saldana
1. Jason Johnson
2. Jason Sides
3. Christopher Bell
4. Logan Schuchart
5. Brad Sweet
6. Joey Saldana
Last Chance Showdown Results
1. Jacob Allen
2. Tony Stewart
3. David Gravel
4. Sheldon Haudenschild
5. Cap Henry
6. Travis Rilat
7. Skylar Gee
8. Greg Wilson
9. Gary Taylor
10. Clyde Knipp
1. Jacob Allen
2. Tony Stewart
3. David Gravel
4. Sheldon Haudenschild
5. Cap Henry
6. Travis Rilat
7. Skylar Gee
8. Greg Wilson
9. Gary Taylor
10. Clyde Knipp
11. Scott Bogucki
25 Lap A-Main Feature Results
1. Jason Johnson
2. Brad Sweet
3. Logan Schuchart
4. Joey Saldana
5. Kraig Kinser
6. Shane Stewart
7. Daryn Pittman
8. Jason Sides
9. Brent Marks
10. Danny Lasoski
1. Jason Johnson
2. Brad Sweet
3. Logan Schuchart
4. Joey Saldana
5. Kraig Kinser
6. Shane Stewart
7. Daryn Pittman
8. Jason Sides
9. Brent Marks
10. Danny Lasoski
11. Kasey Kahne
12. Brady Bacon
13. Wayne Johnson
14. David Gravel
15. Paul McMahan
16. Donny Schatz
17. Sheldon Haudenschild
18. Christopher Bell
16. Donny Schatz
17. Sheldon Haudenschild
18. Christopher Bell
19. Cap Henry
20. Parker Price-Miller
21. Danny Wood
22. Tony Stewart
23. Jacob Allen
24. Travis Rilat
Monday, April 10, 2017
Opinion: Top 5 From The NASCAR Xfinity Race At Texas
1. Erik Jones- Jones was impressive at Texas on Saturday. Winning stage one and finishing sixth in stage two. He would led three times for 112 laps. This would also be his second career Texas win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. A dominating showing by Jones on Saturday.
2. Ryan Blaney- Blaney had a strong car but not the winning car. He would lead twice for 43 laps.
3. Kevin Harvick- Harvick qualified 14th early Saturday morning, but worked his way up through the field. He would ultimately finish in the third position, to improve his average finishing position at Texas in the Xfinity Series.
4. Cole Custer- After a slow start to the season, Custer finally posted his best finish of the year so far (fifth). This was much needed after wrecking out at Daytona and Fontana. A solid points day for the no.00 Stewart-Haas Racing team.
5. Darrell Wallace. Jr- He's done it again folks. This is the sixth straight time that Wallace.Jr has finished sixth in the last six races. Coincidence? I think note.
Note: The NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers and teams enjoy a much needed off week this weekend. The racing action returns for the series on April 22.
2. Ryan Blaney- Blaney had a strong car but not the winning car. He would lead twice for 43 laps.
3. Kevin Harvick- Harvick qualified 14th early Saturday morning, but worked his way up through the field. He would ultimately finish in the third position, to improve his average finishing position at Texas in the Xfinity Series.
4. Cole Custer- After a slow start to the season, Custer finally posted his best finish of the year so far (fifth). This was much needed after wrecking out at Daytona and Fontana. A solid points day for the no.00 Stewart-Haas Racing team.
5. Darrell Wallace. Jr- He's done it again folks. This is the sixth straight time that Wallace.Jr has finished sixth in the last six races. Coincidence? I think note.
Note: The NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers and teams enjoy a much needed off week this weekend. The racing action returns for the series on April 22.
Saturday, April 8, 2017
Erik Jones Wins My Bariatric Solutions 300 At Texas
The NASCAR Xfinity Series headed to Texas Motor Speedway for the first time this season. Xfinity Series drivers were unsure what the new repave would bring.
Monster Energy NASCAR Cup stars Erik Jones and Joey
Logano set the front row in qualifying earlier Saturday morning. 45 laps made
up stage one and two, and 110 laps in the final stage.
In the early laps of the race, Logano set the pace
early by jumping to the lead. However, it didn’t take long for a caution to
come out on lap 11 for Daniel Hemric, who got loose and hit the wall in turn
two.
The race went back green on lap 15 with Logano again
out in front. But new challenger, Erik Jones, came to battle for the lead on
lap 18. Just two laps later, Jones was able to take the lead and hold on to win
stage one. William Byron was the highest Xfinity Series regular.
Stage Two got underway on lap 57, with Byron and Ryan
Reed on the front row. There were at least three different lead changes in one
lap, until Ryan Blaney finally took the lead for good. But, a caution came out
on lap 61 for Daniel Suarez, who got loose and spun out off turn two.
Team Penske cars of Blaney and Logano led the way for
the lap 65 restart. Logano got loose on the start and this allowed Blaney to
get ahead with a big run. A caution came out, however, one lap later for a
small wreck in turn three. This saw Darrell Wallace. Jr, Justin Allgaier, Tyler
Reddick and Brennan Poole all get involved. Poole suffered the most damage and
was done for the day.
Stage three got underway on lap 97 with Erik Jones to the point. Jones
stayed there until 70 laps to go where Ryan Blaney took the lead in turn three.
10 laps later, pit stops started to begin with Ty Dillon being the first one to
pit. Jones pitted one lap earlier before Blaney did, thus allowing him to
recycle in to the lead with 45 laps to go.
From there, Jones set smooth sailing on the field and
held on to win his second career NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor
Speedway.
There were seven leaders among 11 lead changes.
There were also seven cautions for 31 laps.
Jones led three times for 112 laps.
This was Erik Jones’s seventh career NASCAR Xfinity
Series and his first of the season.
Looking ahead: The NASCAR Xfinity Series has a week
off for Easter next weekend, before returning to Bristol Motor Speedway on April
22.
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