He's not a huge name in NASCAR just yet, but Chandler Smith is working his way through the ranks. We always felt that he was the next breakthrough star in the sport, and he has been proving that this season. The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final four on points. Zane Smith, the championship runner-up the past two years, finished second. This is part of the game.. Post-race inspection did confirm Chandler Smith as the race winner. Ross Chastain signs multi-year contract extension with Trackhouse, Almirola escapes wild NASCAR Duel 2 with win; Daly makes Daytona 500, "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, Gutierrez racing return after loss NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. Two would land their spots in the starting grid by virtue of single-car qualifying on Wednesday. Stage 1: Ben RhodesStage 2: Ben RhodesStage 3: ?!? Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans Its racing. They say Zane Smith was DQd due to a lug nut violation. Sure enough, Smiths Chevy experienced mechanical issues as soon as he took the track. 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. Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. Tune in at 5:00 p.m. EST on @FS1! Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. Good Penske effort there.". 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He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. It has since been revealed that Smith is set to share the chartered No. 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. Its racing. 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. Zane Smith 2.500. With Rhodes stealing the stage shows, KBM capitalized when he pitted and occupied the top three early in the final stage. Tanner Gray continues a silently consistent season and is second after two races also six points behind the leader. 13 Chevrolet. "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, NASCAR announces new rules package 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.. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Smith recognized a problem the one that would keep him out of the Daytona 500 before he even strapped in behind the wheel. He recently competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck series. 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. Zane Smith ended up eighth and the top-finishing non-chartered team, which locks him into Sundays Daytona 500 field. 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. 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. 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. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. 16 @QTP_Inc @KauligRacing @chevrolet Camaro. 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" In his relatively brief racing career, Smith owns six wins in Trucks and four in the ARCA Menards Series, all since 2018. 38 Ford team continues opening the 2022 season with another impressive run. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. This is part of the game.". Chandler Smith 4.750. Even Cup Series rookies Ty Gibbs and Noah Gragson logged a combined 33 Cup Series starts a year ago. ET on FOX Sports 1. Luckily, there is a silver lining to being in the back of the field its away from trouble. Are PSG better off without Neymar in big games? Currently, he is the lead writer for the weekly Thinkin' Out Loud column and one of our lead reporters. 20 Toyota was able to pull out of line without help and nearly powered pass Logano all on his own before settling for second. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Ive been here before. Who Will Shine in the 2023 ARCA West Season? The highest finisher in each Duel, among the non-chartered cars, locks in. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. After a challenge from former KBM driver Christian Eckes, the trio was divided when the caution came out with less than 18 to go. NASCAR: Conor Daly could miss the Daytona 500, NASCAR: Chandler Smith could miss the Daytona 500, Smith is set to share the chartered No. 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. 39. Chandler Smith, Zane Smith, Ty Majeski and Ben Rhodes, from left, pose with the trophy before the NASCAR Truck Series auto race Friday, Nov. 4, 2022, in Avondale. ET on Thursday, February 16. 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 38 Ford next year, the organization announced on Thursday. 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 Ive been here before. Unfortunately, there was a lot of rust to shake off. 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. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. 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. 16 car!Or, you know, something better than a top-10 #CS16 pic.twitter.com/UAfiGFD2Yp. 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. 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. Chandler Smith, attempting to make his Cup Series debut with Kaulig Racing, failed to make the field. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. This is part of the game.. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. Chandler Smith is just 20 years old and has never made it to the starting grid of a Cup Series race. 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" He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. 13 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. Daytona 500 starting grid: How they line up for NASCAR Cup Series opener. Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. 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 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. With eight laps remaining, Harvick and his team began discussing scenarios to make a move on Logano for the lead. 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. Ive been here before. We will announce those races later once the 2023 schedules are announced. 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. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.". 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? : The Black Cat Auto Club Mystery Thats NASCARs Latest Animal Encounter, Reel Racing: The Evolution of Motorsports Films Across Disciplines, NASCAR Announces New Rules Package for Short Tracks, Road Courses, Dropping the Hammer: NASCARs Days of Future Past. Discover more CRAFTSMAN Trucks Final Laps videos below. Rhodes held off hometown hero Busch for the stage two win and completed his sweep. Truck racing in Vegas usually means 1 of 2 things. Six key themes to follow in the 2022 NASCAR Cup season, How NASCAR had to learn a harsh lesson ahead of Next Gen arrival, How NASCAR had to learn harsh lesson "It's definitely not how we wanted this to go," Bodine said. C. 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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. With Eckes out of contention, it set up a thrilling battle for the win with less than 10 laps to go. 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. This is part of the game.. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. pic.twitter.com/eRYRWyUBtF. 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. Chandler Smith moved up to block his employer, and Zane Smith was able to clear the Toyota onto the backstretch. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Everything you need to know about F1's 2023 season, Byron wins first pole of season at Homestead, Wallace outburst draws extra scrutiny from 23XI. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. Zane Smith, Front Row Motorsports, Daytona 500, NASCAR (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images). The other two spots would be decided through the twin duels on Thursday. Bodine was given a speeding penalty and was sent to the rear of the field. Tied for the playoff cut line with Crafton is Nemechek with Eckes close behind by only two points in 11th. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet, Travis Pastranas No. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole . With 50 laps remaining, Blaney remained out front leading a single-file line of about 10 cars. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans A wreck from stage sweeper Rhodes capped off a pattern of cautions and triggered a restart with 24 laps to go. Ty Dillon was forced to pit with four laps to go and had a tire get loose during his stop. 62 for Halmar Friesen Racing a team owned and driven by Friesen on his quest to make 800 career NASCAR starts. ET on Wednesday, February 15. Coverage for the Fr8Auctions 200 Saturday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. 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 . Zane Smith holds off Ben Rhodes in the closing laps at Phoenix. Kaulig is one of the top organizations in NASCARs second-tier series, and the promotion of Allmendinger, Ty Gibbs, and Noah Gragson to the Cup Series leaves 20 of this seasons Xfinity races without a defending champion taking to the grid. Las Vegas Qualifying Order: March 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series) Las Vegas Qualifying Order: October 2022 (NASCAR) Auto Club Qualifying Order: February 2023. LONG POND, Pa. -- Zane Smith clinched the regular-season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. 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. Logano remained out front of a single-file line with five laps to go with Harvick tucked in close behind him. 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 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. However, Busch rallied back to battle his former employee and had a run for the lead spot on the bottom. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. pic.twitter.com/si1zRef99c. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. He called his shot before his Daytona 500 dream blew up. You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. "It's racing. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in 2023. Unfortunately, his second-place finish would not stand. 16 Chevy in the 2023 Xfinity Series. 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. . Despite a rough night, Carson Hocevar runs seventh with Austin Wayne Self and Matt Crafton completing the top nine. How Larson took the long way round to NASCAR Cup glory, Why Bubba Wallaces Talladega win is such a big moment for NASCAR, Why Wallaces win is huge for NASCAR John Hunter Nemechek 1.500. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. Smith the Rookie of the Year in . At the start of the final lap, Bell and his No. Links. 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. "I just didn't know it was gonna be that tough.". He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. 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. Regardless of what happens in Phoenix, just an outstanding year, really.". 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. 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.. Fox is set to broadcast the Daytona 500 live beginning at 2:30 p.m. Thats why NASCAR absolutely has to allow practice on superspeedways before qualifying, especially at the season-opening Daytona 500. I guess we are making up for a relatively clean Daytona. Begin a free trial of FuboTV now and dont miss any of the action! Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Matt DiBenedetto adds another top 10 with a sixth-place finish at Las Vegas and is likewise sixth place in the standings. After a minor miscommunication with his team, Bodine placed his truck in the wrong gear while trying to reach his stall. Long day. You wouldnt know it by looking at the stages winner, but Kyle Busch Motorsports was the team to beat all night. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. pic.twitter.com/hPnk9ie4LB, NASCAR Camping World Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 5, 2022. In addition, the No. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? In this case, it had to do with the lug nuts themselves were to spec., rule 14.16.1 1-4. https://nascar.com/news-media/2022/03/05/no-38-front-row-motorsports-truck-of-zane-smith-disqualified-at-las-vegas/, A daily email update (Monday through Friday) providing racing news, commentary, features, and information from Frontstretch.com, Im not interested, don't show this again, Thad Moffitt Discusses New Truck Series Ride & Being Part of Petty Lineage, Truckin' Thursdays: Todd Bodine Makes NASCAR Truck Series Return at Las Vegas. One of the perks Chandler Smith landed when he signed to drive in the Xfinity Series for Kaulig Racing was that the team agreed to put him in an extra Cup Series car for last weekends Daytona 500. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports, Today's breaking news and more in your inbox. Did You Notice? "I feel really good about where our team is at. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. It threw off his RPMs that NASCAR drivers use to gauge their pit road speed, and the veteran sped through multiple sections. 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. 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 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. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. 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. That opens the door for Smith to score some wins as a rookie. However, NASCAR didnt schedule any Cup Series practice time until after the single-car qualifying. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. 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. Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. 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). Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. 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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. 36/38 Ford Mustangs for FRM. 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. 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. 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 . Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Justin Allgaier 4.050. One of the only drivers that was able to compete with the trio was young gun and Daytona International Speedway winner Zane Smith. 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. 18+, UK residents only, T&Cs Apply, Gamble Responsibly. 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. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? https://t.co/Ja87SEoz1x pic.twitter.com/WQ2MK3PIXw. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? 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. NASCAR officials arent wrong in assuming that owners of chartered cars dont want to take unnecessary risks on superspeedways. https://t.co/9KhKU1Sokz pic.twitter.com/8UNIUXHZIv. "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, NASCAR issues new Cup rules package for road courses, short tracks, NASCAR announces new rules package The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Zane Smith, the championship runner-up the past two years, finished second. Finishing behind the duo were Kyle Busch, Stewart Friesen, and Ryan Preece to sum up the top five. Write to him at [emailprotected]. Its racing. 38 Ford with Todd Gilliland, who was once set to be a full-time driver for the second straight year, throughout the season. Long day. 00:20. Smith has one race of Cup Series experience to his name, having replacing Chris Buescher behind the wheel of the No. If it werent for those pesky pit strategy calls during the middle of the event, the team would have likely swept the stage wins as well. "I had a lot of work to do," Rhodes said. The defending series Las Vegas winner from last September had a strong restart while Busch struggled on the outside. Chandler Smith outdueled Zane Smith after a late-race restart to take his third career NASCAR Camping World Truck Series victory and first win of 2022 on Friday, March 4 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. It was a battle of Smiths to the checkered, with Chandler Smith winning it for KBM as team owner Busch finished third. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? Up Next:The Truck Series takes a weekend off before heading to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the third race of 2022. Bodine had gone multiple laps down late in the event and was well in the back of the field. 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