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. Thats why NASCAR absolutely has to allow practice on superspeedways before qualifying, especially at the season-opening Daytona 500. Zane Smith, Front Row Motorsports, Daytona 500, NASCAR (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images). "Just a great job by the Shell-Pennzoil team. ET on Thursday, February 16. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). I said, 'That's my buddy. A two-time Truck series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. "It's definitely not how we wanted this to go," Bodine said. Long day. How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, Six key themes to follow in 2022 Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. "I had a lot of work to do," Rhodes said. pic.twitter.com/0NpzQAOTRf, 2022 Cup Series Season in Review: Kaulig Racing. pic.twitter.com/eRYRWyUBtF. "Then, when (Bell) got to me, I saw (Ryan) Blaney was behind me. COLLEGE FOOTBALL ATLANTA (AP) Georgia defensive tackle Jalen Carter, projected as one of the top players in next months NFL draft, has been charged with reckless driving and racing in conjunction with the crash that killed offensive lineman Devin Willock and a recruiting staff member. Chandler Smith is just 20 years old and has never made it to the starting grid of a Cup Series race. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. 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. 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. We have been thrilled with the performance by Zane this season, said team owner Bob Jenkins. John Hunter Nemechek 1.500. The two Smiths were side-by-side under the white banner as they crossed the line for the last lap. RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. 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 also want to give Zane the opportunity to win more races and a championship with our Truck series program, and we are excited to see what he will do next season.. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Fought a really tough truck. In addition to his No. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. 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. Heres the thing: Smith said that before qualifying. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole . Replay: Todd Bodine goes around in Vegas. So far this season in Trucks, Smith has three wins, 15 top-10 and 10 top-five finishes, and captured the regular season title. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Hi! Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. "Heck, maybe I'll have to make 801," he said. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Damion Baugh scored a career-high 24 points, Emanuel Miller had 20 and No. Who can crash their party? He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. Ty Majeski, Rhodes, and Friesen finish the top five. 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 He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. 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. ET on FOX Sports 1. Ive been here before. That sent him to the back of the field for the twin duels, where Smith failed to advance to the Sunday field. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. Rhodes held off hometown hero Busch for the stage two win and completed his sweep. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole for the first qualifying race. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. Up Next:The Truck Series takes a weekend off before heading to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the third race of 2022. Thanks to a few late-race cautions involving many front-running trucks, Bodine had found himself pack on the lead lap by the end of the race and was able to rally to a 22nd-place finish. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. "Third time's the charm," Smith said after the race. 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 . Nine cars hit pit road on Lap 22 to make their green-flag pit stop. Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. 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. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans 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. I was hoping they started racing back there, which they did, which ended up kind of working out for me. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.". Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. On Lap 12, Zane Smith was the highest running non-charter driver in the 10th position. 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. Got a question or observation about racing? Ive wrecked before. We always felt that he was the next breakthrough star in the sport, and he has been proving that this season. Nothing short of an upward trajectory has defined Zane Smith through his first three seasons as a full-time driver in the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series. After a minor miscommunication with his team, Bodine placed his truck in the wrong gear while trying to reach his stall. Its racing. Bodine had gone multiple laps down late in the event and was well in the back of the field. 20 Toyota was able to pull out of line without help and nearly powered pass Logano all on his own before settling for second. This is not where you want to be.' At the halfway mark, Blaney remained out front followed by Wallace and Logano but more than half the field still had to make a pit stop. 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 M-Sport hopes Ford's Red Bull F1 partnership can strengthen WRC team. Chandler Smith moved up to block his employer, and Zane Smith was able to clear the Toyota onto the backstretch. Fought a really tough truck. Curfew is midnight. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. "I feel really good about where our team is at. By Lap 15, Bowman, who bailed out of the lead draft early-on, had fallen about a half-lap behind the field, electing to stay out of trouble and preserve his starting position in Sundays 500. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. Matt DiBenedetto adds another top 10 with a sixth-place finish at Las Vegas and is likewise sixth place in the standings. How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Larson's long way round to Cup glory NASCAR TV Schedule: March . This is part of the game.. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. Can someone explain what the violation was? He recently competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch. However, the problem for the KBM team was the return of Zane Smith, who recovered from his speeding penalty to rally back into the top five. Fox is set to broadcast the Daytona 500 live beginning at 2:30 p.m. Chandler Smith, attempting to make his Cup Series debut with Kaulig Racing, failed to make the field. 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. 38 Ford next year, the organization announced on Thursday. However, NASCAR didnt schedule any Cup Series practice time until after the single-car qualifying. The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final four on points. Logano remained out front of a single-file line with five laps to go with Harvick tucked in close behind him. "I just didn't know it was gonna be that tough.". pic.twitter.com/hPnk9ie4LB, NASCAR Camping World Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 5, 2022. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. Chandler Michael Smith Sr. (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? The 36 chartered entries, including Gillilands No. 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. One of the only drivers that was able to compete with the trio was young gun and Daytona International Speedway winner Zane Smith. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. I may never be able to do this again in my career.". This is part of the game.. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. 67 23XI Racing Toyota, and Jimmie Johnsons No. KBM was still the top three trucks on the restart. Even Cup Series rookies Ty Gibbs and Noah Gragson logged a combined 33 Cup Series starts a year ago. 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Front Row Motorsports have entered a third car for Zane Smith for the 2023 NASCAR Cup Series season-opening Daytona 500, but he isnt locked into the race. Majeski wins at Homestead, Championship 4 field is set. Zane Smith opened his fourth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a win at Daytona. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. 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 . The defending series Las Vegas winner from last September had a strong restart while Busch struggled on the outside. 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. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. Unfortunately for the Front Row Motorsports driver, he became subject to a pit road speeding penalty which put him behind late in the event and out of contention. Ive been here before. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. LIVE Transfer Talk: Newcastle's Guimaraes on Real Madrid radar, Meet the man scouring Nigeria for the next generation of NBA and NFL talent, Barca's Oshoala reigns supreme with three hat-tricks in six matches, Nigeria's Kwara Falcons know they'll be underdogs at the BAL, Oral history: When Barcelona, Real Madrid played four Clasicos in 18 days back in 2011. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. It was a deservedly dramatic ending [] Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. The three restarted on the outside lane front-to-rear with Eckes restarting on the bottom. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Instead, that honor, and 20 extra points, went to defending series champion Ben Rhodes after staying out during a late-stage caution while the KBM team pitted before the end of the second stage. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck series. The result was far and away from the glory days of the Onions championship-winning seasons, but much better than where he almost ended up in his long-awaited return. However, Busch rallied back to battle his former employee and had a run for the lead spot on the bottom. 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. Related. 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