In Darlington Raceway, Ross Chastain took advantage of a restart during overtime to move ahead and secure the victory in the "Buckle Up South Carolina 200" race of the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.
Chastain, who mainly competes in the NASCAR Cup Series, raced for Niece Motorsports and only led the last three laps of the race. The restart on lap 149, after a delay caused by a crash, was the decisive moment that allowed him to surpass Ty Majeski and maintain his position ahead of Nick Sanchez, who finished second with a gap of 0.315 seconds.
Ben Rhodes finished in third place, followed by Christian Eckes and Majeski, who regretted his track choice for the last restart that caused him to lose the lead after leading for 36 laps. On the other hand, Corey Heim, who was leading the series before this race, had a tough night after a crash on lap 98 that also involved Dean Thompson, Rajah Caruth, and Matt Crafton.
The crash of Kyle Busch on lap 6, after losing control of his truck, was notable as it was the first time he finished last in a race of this series.
The race strategy and handling of track conditions, especially during overtime, played a crucial role in the outcome of this competition. The race was marked by multiple lead changes and varied strategies, emphasizing the unpredictability and intensity of competitions in the NASCAR Truck Series.
Race Results "Buckle Up South Carolina 200"
Position | Driver | Brand |
---|---|---|
1 | Ross Chastain | Chevrolet |
2 | Nick Sanchez | Chevrolet |
3 | Ben Rhodes | Ford |
4 | Christian Eckes | Chevrolet |
5 | Ty Majeski | Ford |
6 | Chase Purdy | Chevrolet |
7 | Colby Howard | Toyota |
8 | Taylor Gray | Toyota |
9 | Ty Dillon | Chevrolet |
10 | Tanner Gray | Toyota |
11 | Matt Mills | Chevrolet |
12 | Lawless Alan | Ford |
13 | Timmy Hill | Toyota |
14 | Stewart Friesen | Toyota |
15 | Mason Massey | Chevrolet |
16 | Grant Enfinger | Chevrolet |
17 | Bret Holmes | Chevrolet |
18 | Thad Moffitt | Chevrolet |
19 | Spencer Boyd | Chevrolet |
20 | Jake Garcia | Ford |
21 | Layne Riggs | Ford |
22 | Bayley Currey | Chevrolet |
23 | Daniel Dye | Chevrolet |
24 | Conner Jones | Ford |
25 | Jack Wood | Chevrolet |
26 | Tyler Ankrum | Chevrolet |
27 | Mason Maggio | Ford |
28 | Corey Heim | Toyota |
29 | Dean Thompson | Toyota |
30 | Rajah Caruth | Chevrolet |
31 | Matt Crafton | Ford |
32 | Kyle Busch | Chevrolet |
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