In other words, hes racing in his final season with a team that has won in the past and is known for constantly running up front. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. Got a question or observation about racing? 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. 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. Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR. 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. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. Long day. 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. Stage 1: Ben RhodesStage 2: Ben RhodesStage 3: ?!? 84 Legacy Motor Club Chevrolet. Zane Smith 2.500. "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. Jimmie Johnson was already locked in based on his qualifying speed. It has since been revealed that Smith is set to share the chartered No. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. Ryan Blaney ended up third, Chris Buescher fourth and Michael McDowell fifth. I may never be able to do this again in my career.". Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole for the first qualifying race. In regular season standings, he is 12th. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Replay of the finish at Las Vegaspic.twitter.com/INJ5hVFxiJ, Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) March 5, 2022. Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. "We've been going through a little bit of a struggle recently," Chandler Smith said. Zane Smith holds off Ben Rhodes in the closing laps at Phoenix. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. That doesnt make him incapable of grasping the obvious, which gives him a leg up on the NASCAR brain trust. 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" Matt DiBenedetto adds another top 10 with a sixth-place finish at Las Vegas and is likewise sixth place in the standings. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet, Travis Pastranas No. Three or more missing (or not tightened to the wheel) lug nuts is a DQ per 2019 rule update. ET on Wednesday, February 15. 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. Zane Smith, the championship runner-up the past two years, finished second. The 36 chartered entries, including Gillilands No. 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. Chandler Smith 4.750. Fought a really tough truck. NASCAR: Did Martin Truex Jr. clinch a playoff spot? Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? 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" Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. Majeski wins at Homestead, Championship 4 field is set. 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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, Chandler Smith, Ben Rhodes, John Hunter Nemechek, Stewart Friesen, Christian Eckes, Ty Majeski, Carson Hocevar, Grant Enfinger and Matt Crafton are in the playoffs. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? 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. Last year, he followed with three more wins and third place in the standings behind Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes. Two would land their spots in the starting grid by virtue of single-car qualifying on Wednesday. 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 The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. 38 Ford, are all locked into the 65th annual running of the Great American Race, but the non-chartered entries, of which there are six, are not, as the field is capped at 40 cars. 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. 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. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. 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. Ive been here before. With Eckes out of contention, it set up a thrilling battle for the win with less than 10 laps to go. Las Vegas . Its racing. It threw off his RPMs that NASCAR drivers use to gauge their pit road speed, and the veteran sped through multiple sections. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. If we had practice, wed be able to identify a problem and fix it before qualifying.. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. Begin a free trial of FuboTV now and dont miss any of the action! The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. 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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. Eckes tried to throw a block, but it was too late. "Then, when (Bell) got to me, I saw (Ryan) Blaney was behind me. Related. 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. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. "I can't really say who the favorite is and who isn't, but I really like my chances going to Phoenix.". The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Unfortunately, there was a lot of rust to shake off. The ex-F1 driver taking on NASCAR with a new team, The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, Pros and cons of Next Gen Cup car Fought a really tough truck. Ty Gibbs was penalized for speeding and had to serve a pass-through on pit road. https://t.co/Ja87SEoz1x pic.twitter.com/WQ2MK3PIXw. 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. I was hoping they started racing back there, which they did, which ended up kind of working out for me. At best, some teams might send their drivers out for a few laps in a Tuesday or Wednesday practice just to be sure the car came off the hauler without an obvious problem. Fought a really tough truck. 40. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. 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. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. Smith . 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in 2023. Chandler Smith had to start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to his No. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans Post-race inspection did confirm Chandler Smith as the race winner. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. They say Zane Smith was DQd due to a lug nut violation. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. RELATED VIDEOS. You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. Fought a really tough truck. One of the only drivers that was able to compete with the trio was young gun and Daytona International Speedway winner Zane Smith. A two-time Truck series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. Discover more CRAFTSMAN Trucks Final Laps videos below. The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, How Cindric won the Daytona 500 Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? "Just a great job by the Shell-Pennzoil team. Good Penske effort there.". Zane Smith's DQ drops him to a last-place finish and as a result he will be scored in 36th for the second race of the season. Despite not winning, its still Zane Smiths best finish in a Truck Series race at Las Vegas. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. pic.twitter.com/si1zRef99c. Fought a really tough truck. 36 Ford, the non-chartered cars currently on the Daytona 500 entry list are Chandler Smiths No. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. We put a full-fledged effort in for this race, but our focus has been on Phoenix since we won Bristol.". Tied for the playoff cut line with Crafton is Nemechek with Eckes close behind by only two points in 11th. "I feel really good about where our team is at. Chandler Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 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. So far this season in Trucks, Smith has three wins, 15 top-10 and 10 top-five finishes, and captured the regular season title. Fox is set to broadcast the Daytona 500 live beginning at 2:30 p.m. He's not a huge name in NASCAR just yet, but Chandler Smith is working his way through the ranks. 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. With 50 laps remaining, Blaney remained out front leading a single-file line of about 10 cars. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR championship. We have been thrilled with the performance by Zane this season, said team owner Bob Jenkins. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. Sportscastings John Moriello does a mailbag column each Friday. https://t.co/9KhKU1Sokz pic.twitter.com/8UNIUXHZIv. Regardless of what happens in Phoenix, just an outstanding year, really.". Off his RPMs that NASCAR drivers use to gauge their pit road Africa,... Points, to clinch, Smith said already locked in based on qualifying. 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