Rhodes said he thinks Majeski is the "guy to beat" in the finale. Zane Smith was the Truck series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. Ty Dillon was forced to pit with four laps to go and had a tire get loose during his stop. This is part of the game.. Logano the NASCAR Daytona 500 runner-up: "Second is the worst", Daytona 500 starting grid: How they line up for NASCAR Cup Series opener, 2023 Daytona 500 starting lineup I guess we are making up for a relatively clean Daytona. Discover more CRAFTSMAN Trucks Final Laps videos below. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Chandler Smith (18) leads the pack down the front straight on a restart of the NASCAR Truck Series auto race at Pocono Raceway, Saturday, July 23, 2022 in Long Pond, Pa. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum), Connect with the definitive source for global and local news. The execution of this race is everything because you know most likely there won't be a caution so you've got to do a good job on pit road, cycle yourself to the front," Logano said. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. Logano didnt brake check anyone in Fontana NASCAR Cup restart chaos, Logano the NASCAR Daytona 500 runner-up: "Second is the worst", Logano comes up one short in the 500 Unfortunately, there was a lot of rust to shake off. 50 The Money Team Racing Chevrolet, Austin Hills No. Related. Logano grabbed control of the race following his green-flag pit stop on Lap 31 of 60 and held off a last-lap charge by Christopher Bell to claim the win by 0.018 seconds. Replay: Todd Bodine goes around in Vegas. While Im 100 percent focused now on the Truck Series playoffs and racing to win a championship for our partners, Im excited for what the future holds next season as I get the opportunity to also compete at the next level and continue to grow as a race car driver.. I couldn't do anything I do on the track without the support of my family behind me!Looking forward to racing at @AutoClubSpdwy this Saturday in the No. We want to allow Zane to highlight what many have seen him do this year at the elite level, said the teams general manager Jerry Freeze. If a driver technically locks in both on Wednesday and Thursday, the spot he earned in the single-car qualifying session goes to the next fastest driver from that session, among the non-chartered cars. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. ET on Sunday, February 19. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. Fought a really tough truck. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. After Bowman and Byron both took brief stints in the lead, Blaney ended up leading the first lap. RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck series. A two-time Truck series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. 20 Toyota was able to pull out of line without help and nearly powered pass Logano all on his own before settling for second. Three or more missing (or not tightened to the wheel) lug nuts is a DQ per 2019 rule update. "I've pretty much figured out every way to lose one. LONG POND, Pa. -- Zane Smith clinched the regular-season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Can someone explain what the violation was? 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Chandler Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. Simultaneously, he also serves as a First Lieutenant in the US Army. "Then, when (Bell) got to me, I saw (Ryan) Blaney was behind me. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Kyle Busch is now scored as the runner-up finisher, followed by Stewart Friesen in third, Ryan Preece in . I've wrecked before. However, NASCAR didnt schedule any Cup Series practice time until after the single-car qualifying. M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team, The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, Marques on taking on NASCAR Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team, M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team "We've been going through a little bit of a struggle recently," Chandler Smith said. Smith the Rookie of the Year in . To boot, the Onion was coming back in the No. With Rhodes stealing the stage shows, KBM capitalized when he pitted and occupied the top three early in the final stage. Not many expected Bodine to be competing for the win in his first race of the year, but Friday night was meant to be a great opportunity for the veteran to shake off the rust accumulated over the course of almost nine years. Chandler Smith darted quickly to the bottom and took the lead from the FRM driver while entering turn 3, and that was all she wrote. NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, How NASCAR is preparing for 2022 car That sent him to the back of the field for the twin duels, where Smith failed to advance to the Sunday field. In addition, Smith, 23, will make his Daytona 500 debut with FRM as part of a plan that will include other Cup Series starts for the organization in 2023 as well as possible Xfinity Series races with another organization in collaboration with FRM. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. Justin Allgaier 4.050. And dont accuse Smith of Monday-morning quarterbacking. Saying "hello" to an early flight to Fontana, Calif. tomorrow.Let's grab our first top-10 of the season Saturday at @AutoClubSpdwy for the @KauligRacing No. Rhodes held off hometown hero Busch for the stage two win and completed his sweep. That opens the door for Smith to score some wins as a rookie. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022, Logano didnt brake check anyone in Fontana NASCAR Cup restart chaos, Logano denies blame in restart chaos Two-time series champion Todd Bodine finally returned to hectic Truck Series competition for the first time since his last series race in 2013 to make six more starts in what is meant to be his last season before retirement. Links. ET on Wednesday, February 15. It was a battle of Smiths to the checkered, with Chandler Smith winning it for KBM as team owner Busch finished third. Last summer, Front Row Motorsports announced that Zane Smith, who went on to win the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series championship for the team, would compete in select races for the organization. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the . Curfew is midnight. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986, at Martinsville Speedway. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. Chandler Smith is a rookie in the Xfinity Series. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. "Long day. Austin Hill 3.800. He's not a huge name in NASCAR just yet, but Chandler Smith is working his way through the ranks. "I can't really say who the favorite is and who isn't, but I really like my chances going to Phoenix.". He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. NASCAR officials arent wrong in assuming that owners of chartered cars dont want to take unnecessary risks on superspeedways. M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team. Nine cars hit pit road on Lap 22 to make their green-flag pit stop. Chandler Smith entered Saturday's determining race with a 27-point cushion over Rhodes, the winner of last year's championship, and a 12-point lead over Zane Smith. However, Busch rallied back to battle his former employee and had a run for the lead spot on the bottom. Las Vegas Qualifying Order: March 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series) Las Vegas Qualifying Order: October 2022 (NASCAR) Auto Club Qualifying Order: February 2023. Chandler Smith had to start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to his No. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. One of English soccers biggest rivalries resumes at Anfield with the tables turned, Lance Stroll is set to drive for Aston Martin at the Bahrain Grand Prix this week after missing preseason testing due to a wrist injury. pic.twitter.com/UDbRSeB71b. 67 23XI Racing Toyota, and Jimmie Johnsons No. 84 Legacy Motor Club Chevrolet. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. NASCAR driver lands new deal after losing full-time ride, NASCAR: Trackhouse announce second Daniel Suarez extension, NASCAR: Hendrick announcement ends Alex Bowman rumors. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Both Chandler Smith and Ricky Stenhouse Jr. were penalized by NASCAR for speeding on pit road and both had to do a pass-through on pit road. 36/38 Ford Mustangs for FRM. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. Ive wrecked before. "But then I am sitting there as the leader and I'm like, 'Man, I am a sitting duck. Zane Smith was the Truck Series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing" A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. It was Chandler Smith that scored the jackpot in Las Vegas, but fellow surname holder Zane Smith was one lap short of scoring a second-consecutive Truck Series win in 2022. Truck racing in Vegas usually means 1 of 2 things. However, the Bob Jenkins-owned team plan to enter three cars for the 200-lap race around the four-turn, 2.5-mile (4.023-kilometer) high-banked Daytona Beach, Florida oval. If we lived in a perfect world, wed have practice before qualifying, because whos to say we dont have a problem right off the bat and then we have to race our way in? Chandler Smith said, according to The Athletic. With Eckes out of contention, it set up a thrilling battle for the win with less than 10 laps to go. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. Chandler Smith won his second race of the season driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports and is one of only two drivers in the playoff field with multiple wins this season. Zane Smith restarted with the advantage over Chandler Smith on the final restart and with two laps to go, had him cleared on the backstretch. Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. 13 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.". Stage 1: Ben RhodesStage 2: Ben RhodesStage 3: ?!? He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. Got a question or observation about racing? The three restarted on the outside lane front-to-rear with Eckes restarting on the bottom. 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. 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When Kaulig Racing made the decision to move AJ Allmendinger to full-time Cup Series duty, the team signed Smith to take over the No. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. With 25 laps to go, Logano maintained a small advantage over Harvick, followed by Blaney and Buescher. Spencer Boyd (@SpencerBoyd) March 5, 2022, Burnout 10/10 @CSmithDrive | @NASCAR_Trucks #VictoriasVoice200 | @KBMteam pic.twitter.com/NMeD97sNdi, Las Vegas Motor Speedway (@LVMotorSpeedway) March 5, 2022, Atta boy @CSmithDrive. The 19-year-old crossed over using the momentum he had gathered by using the same top lane his truck owner had attempted to use. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. 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Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. pic.twitter.com/si1zRef99c. Long day. We will be strategic as what races we select to enter. With 50 laps remaining, Blaney remained out front leading a single-file line of about 10 cars. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. 38 Ford with Todd Gilliland, who was once set to be a full-time driver for the second straight year, throughout the season. Fought a really tough truck. I knew (Bell) would make the run to the outside, and I probably wasn't going to be able to defend that, and just waited for (Blaney) to push me through there. Series regular winners: Zane Smith (Daytona), Chandler Smith (Las Vegas), Todd Bodine is back in the Truck series , A lot of good trucks, including the 91, 1, 61 and 38 collected damage on the restart. 62 for Halmar Friesen Racing a team owned and driven by Friesen on his quest to make 800 career NASCAR starts. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Majeski wins at Homestead, Championship 4 field is set. "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Two non-chartered entries are set to qualify for the race via their speed in the single-car qualifying session, which is set to be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 8:15 p.m. Ryan Blaney ended up third, Chris Buescher fourth and Michael McDowell fifth. We put a full-fledged effort in for this race, but our focus has been on Phoenix since we won Bristol.". . He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Can the Lions fix their defense? Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Chandler Smith, attempting to make his Cup Series debut with Kaulig Racing, failed to make the field. A wreck from stage sweeper Rhodes capped off a pattern of cautions and triggered a restart with 24 laps to go. Its racing. NASCAR Mailbox: Did We Get Backstage Passes to Kyle Larson Show at Auto Club? One caveat: NASCAR's regular-season points leader in the Truck series has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. Zane Smith holds off Ben Rhodes in the closing laps at Phoenix. One of the only drivers that was able to compete with the trio was young gun and Daytona International Speedway winner Zane Smith. It was a deservedly dramatic ending [] Smith has one race of Cup Series experience to his name, having replacing Chris Buescher behind the wheel of the No. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. NASCAR: Did Martin Truex Jr. clinch a playoff spot? We have a plan laid out for him and our next step will be to put Zane and that team in NASCAR Cup Series races where we know we can be successful. 16 @QTP_Inc @KauligRacing @chevrolet Camaro. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. https://t.co/3A53tNOCuI, FOX: NASCAR (@NASCARONFOX) March 5, 2022. Bodine was given a speeding penalty and was sent to the rear of the field. It has since been revealed that Smith is set to share the chartered No. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Last year, he followed with three more wins and third place in the standings behind Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes. Regardless of what happens in Phoenix, just an outstanding year, really.". You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. That doesnt make him incapable of grasping the obvious, which gives him a leg up on the NASCAR brain trust. Zane Smith was the Truck Series runner-up in each of the past two seasons and hoped his success -- he has three wins -- over the first 16 races can better position him to win his first championship. 13 Chevrolet. This is not where you want to be.' He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. After winning seven ARCA Menards Series races in 2019-20, Smith landed a full-time truck series ride with Kyle Busch Motorsports in 2021 and won twice, including the Championship 4 in Phoenix . Finishing behind the duo were Kyle Busch, Stewart Friesen, and Ryan Preece to sum up the top five. It was Chandler Smith that scored the jackpot in Las Vegas, but fellow surname holder Zane Smith was one lap short of scoring a second-consecutive Truck Series win in 2022. After a spin on lap 56 and making initial contact with the wall, Bodine remained in the back for a while trying to pick up the pieces. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. LONG POND, Pa. (AP) Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. "We certainly have momentum on or side winning two of the last three," Majeski said. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. Who Will Shine in the 2023 ARCA West Season? Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the . With an already-damaged truck, the New Yorker was running his own pace when he began to complain about how loose his Toyota was becoming. In his relatively brief racing career, Smith owns six wins in Trucks and four in the ARCA Menards Series, all since 2018. Point Report:A win on Friday night grants Chandler Smith a spot in the Truck Series playoffs in 2022 and the points lead after two races. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Front Row Motorsports has a lot of great momentum now, not only with their Truck Series program, but also with their Cup Series program, said Smith. Zane Smith 2.500. "Heck, maybe I'll have to make 801," he said. 36 Ford, the non-chartered cars currently on the Daytona 500 entry list are Chandler Smiths No. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the . He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. I may never be able to do this again in my career.". Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Luckily, there is a silver lining to being in the back of the field its away from trouble. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. Nineteen year-old Chandler Smith took the lead with two laps remaining and held off 2021 championship contender Zane Smith and the winningest driver in NASCAR national-series history, his team owner Kyle Busch, to win the Victoria's Voice 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Fought a really tough truck. Tanner Gray continues a silently consistent season and is second after two races also six points behind the leader. The highest finisher in each Duel, among the non-chartered cars, locks in. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Zane Smith ended up eighth and the top-finishing non-chartered team, which locks him into Sundays Daytona 500 field. Post-race inspection did confirm Chandler Smith as the race winner. pic.twitter.com/0NpzQAOTRf, 2022 Cup Series Season in Review: Kaulig Racing. Smith, who clinched the 2022 regular season title in the Truck Series, will return to another fulltime season in the No. 38 Ford team continues opening the 2022 season with another impressive run. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? He called his shot before his Daytona 500 dream blew up. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. It was advantage Chandler Smith as they entered turn 1 for the last time, but that was only until team owner Busch attempted to make a run on the duo on the top lane. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. UK MPs express "grave concerns" over FIA and F1 role in "sportswashing", M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team, M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. Zane Smith and Chandler Smith (they are not related), Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are.
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