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. Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. Zane Smith, the championship runner-up the past two years, finished second. I'm glad we're on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.". 11-seed Oregon State upset sixth-seed USC 56-48 in an opening round of the Pac-12 Conference tournament, Reilly Smith scored off a pass from Michael Amadio with 3:42 left to give the Vegas Golden Knights a 3-2 victory over the Carolina Hurricanes, Privacy PolicyTerms of ServiceSign Up For Our NewslettersSite Map, Copyright 2023, The San Diego Union-Tribune |, 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. 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Rhodes, Majeski's ThorSport Racing teammate, made the cut Saturday by just one point over Stewart Friesen. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. You may occasionally receive promotional content from the San Diego Union-Tribune. Sportscastings John Moriello does a mailbag column each Friday. 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. 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. 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 All advice, including picks and predictions, is based on individual commentators opinions and not that of Minute Media or its related brands. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. I'm interested in (please check all that apply). They say Zane Smith was DQd due to a lug nut violation. "I've pretty much figured out every way to lose one. Finishing behind the duo were Kyle Busch, Stewart Friesen, and Ryan Preece to sum up the top five. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet in 2023. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. 16 car!Or, you know, something better than a top-10 #CS16 pic.twitter.com/UAfiGFD2Yp. Begin a free trial of FuboTV now and dont miss any of the action! His 175.022 mph qualifying lap was 6 mph slower than polesitter Alex Bowman and dead last among cars making it onto the track. 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. On Lap 12, Zane Smith was the highest running non-charter driver in the 10th position. With 50 laps remaining, Blaney remained out front leading a single-file line of about 10 cars. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. 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. Bodine was given a speeding penalty and was sent to the rear of the field. As one of six drivers in unchartered cars, Smith was battling Jimmie Johnson, Travis Pastrana, and three others for the four spots that would fill out the 40-car field. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? "I feel like we've been one of the four strongest trucks throughout the back half of this season," Majeski said. Coverage for the Fr8Auctions 200 Saturday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. https://t.co/Ja87SEoz1x pic.twitter.com/WQ2MK3PIXw. 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. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. 2-Headed Monster: Is Kyle Busch Still Viewed as NASCARs Villain? 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. 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. NASCAR driver lands new deal after losing full-time ride, NASCAR: Trackhouse announce second Daniel Suarez extension, NASCAR: Hendrick announcement ends Alex Bowman rumors. Who Will Shine in the 2023 ARCA West Season? We will announce those races later once the 2023 schedules are announced. Sure enough, Smiths Chevy experienced mechanical issues as soon as he took the track. Las Vegas . He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. 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 finished last in 36th place at Pocono. 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. Its racing. AVONDALE, Ariz. (AP) It took overtime in his third attempt for Zane Smith to finally win a NASCAR championship. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. Tune in at 5:00 p.m. EST on @FS1! "It's racing. Heres the thing: Smith said that before qualifying. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. 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 Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. 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. I guess we are making up for a relatively clean Daytona. Zane Smith opened his fourth season in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series with a win at Daytona. Matt DiBenedetto adds another top 10 with a sixth-place finish at Las Vegas and is likewise sixth place in the standings. Ive been here before. EyesonXfinity:Has John Hunter Nemecheks Trophy Hunting Paid Off? 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. The 58-year-olds rough night started early after his first visit to pit road in 2022. 38 Ford with Todd Gilliland, non-chartered entries, of which there are six, Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, Buescher was sidelined due to COVID-19 protocols. This is not where you want to be.' Daytona 500 starting grid: How they line up for NASCAR Cup Series opener. Jimmie Johnson was already locked in based on his qualifying speed. 38 Ford next year, the organization announced on Thursday. "I just didn't know it was gonna be that tough.". Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole for the first qualifying race. Truckin Thursdays: Ironman Matt Crafton Ready To Shake Off the Rust. Post-race inspection did confirm Chandler Smith as the race winner. 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. In regular season standings, he is 12th. 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. "We've been going through a little bit of a struggle recently," Chandler Smith said. Chandler Michael Smith Sr. (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. NASCAR: Did Martin Truex Jr. clinch a playoff spot? pic.twitter.com/hPnk9ie4LB, NASCAR Camping World Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) March 5, 2022. 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 . 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. We put a full-fledged effort in for this race, but our focus has been on Phoenix since we won Bristol.". He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. 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. Up Next:The Truck Series takes a weekend off before heading to Atlanta Motor Speedway for the third race of 2022. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. He made an impromptu debut in the Cup Series earlier this season, substituting for Chris Buescher in the June 5 race at Gateway and finished 17th. ET on Sunday, February 19. 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 made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986, at Martinsville Speedway. This is part of the game.. I've been here before. Ive been here before. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? 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. pic.twitter.com/si1zRef99c. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? Smith . Ty Dillon was forced to pit with four laps to go and had a tire get loose during his stop. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. Smith, who clinched the 2022 regular season title in the Truck Series, will return to another fulltime season in the No. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup? A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Unfortunately, there was a lot of rust to shake off. However, NASCAR didnt schedule any Cup Series practice time until after the single-car qualifying. 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. Copyright The Intelligencer | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100. After a minor miscommunication with his team, Bodine placed his truck in the wrong gear while trying to reach his stall. Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. 36 Ford, the non-chartered cars currently on the Daytona 500 entry list are Chandler Smiths No. Tied for the playoff cut line with Crafton is Nemechek with Eckes close behind by only two points in 11th. ET on Wednesday, February 15. Bodine had gone multiple laps down late in the event and was well in the back of the field. 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. Beforehand, he wrote for IMSA shortly after graduating from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in 2019. You wouldnt know it by looking at the stages winner, but Kyle Busch Motorsports was the team to beat all night. Who can crash their party? 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. 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. Related. Fought a really tough truck. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. 16 @QTP_Inc @KauligRacing @chevrolet Camaro. RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. 38 Ford for Front Row Motorsports. Las Vegas Qualifying Order: March 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series) Las Vegas Qualifying Order: October 2022 (NASCAR) Auto Club Qualifying Order: February 2023. And dont accuse Smith of Monday-morning quarterbacking. Ty Majeski, Rhodes, and Friesen finish the top five. Stage 1: Ben RhodesStage 2: Ben RhodesStage 3: ?!? Rhodes held off hometown hero Busch for the stage two win and completed his sweep. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. 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" How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022. 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. 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. 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 A big hit for Ben Rhodes in Las Vegas after contact with teammate Ty Majeski. No one should expect to make money from the picks and predictions discussed on this website. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. 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 Good Penske effort there.". Thinkin' Out Loud: NASCAR, Is It Too Late to Reconsider about Auto Club? Long day. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Majeski wins at Homestead, Championship 4 field is set. pic.twitter.com/UDbRSeB71b. With the rust shaken off, Bodine will return at Darlington Raceway in a few months to resume his quest for 800-career NASCAR starts. 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. 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). 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. 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. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet, Travis Pastranas No. (AP Photo/Rick Scuteri) 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. 18 Toyota threw it into the outside of turns 3 and 4. Ive wrecked before. Chandler Smith 4.750. Two would land their spots in the starting grid by virtue of single-car qualifying on Wednesday. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. Write to him at [emailprotected]. RELATED VIDEOS. 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. Its racing. "Heck, maybe I'll have to make 801," he said. Las Vegas . He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. Its racing. Fought a really tough truck. "I feel really good about where our team is at. 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. With eight laps remaining, Harvick and his team began discussing scenarios to make a move on Logano for the lead. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. 3-for-3@KBMteam trucks are leading the way. Elizabeth Szokol has shot an 8-under-64 for a three-stroke lead after the first round of the Womens World Championship in Singapore, Raegan Beers scored 18 points making 8 of 9 foul shots and Adlee Blacklock scored 15 and No. 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. 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. 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.. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. 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That sent him to the back of the field for the twin duels, where Smith failed to advance to the Sunday field. 13 Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 for Kaulig Racing. I may never be able to do this again in my career.". HOMESTEAD, Fla. -- Chandler Smith, Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes became the final drivers to punch their tickets to the NASCAR Truck Series finale next month when Ty Majeski, already in the title race, won after Saturday's race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. The latest Padres, Chargers and Aztecs headlines along with the other top San Diego sports stories every morning. Kyle Busch is now scored as the runner-up finisher, followed by Stewart Friesen in third, Ryan Preece in . A two-time Truck series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. He recently competed in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series for Kyle Busch. Ive wrecked before. Truck racing in Vegas usually means 1 of 2 things. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. He competes full-time in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series, driving the No. Simultaneously, he also serves as a First Lieutenant in the US Army. 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. Amidst a near-crash for youngster Derek Kraus, the driver of the No. The other two are set to qualify via their results in the Bluegreen Vacations Duels, which are set to be broadcast live on Fox Sports 1 beginning at 7:00 p.m. Logano remained out front of a single-file line with five laps to go with Harvick tucked in close behind him. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? 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One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. 13 Chevrolet. ET on FOX Sports 1. "It's definitely not how we wanted this to go," Bodine said. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. The 36 chartered entries, including Gillilands No. Your favorite teams, topics, and players all on your favorite mobile devices. 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. The team was disqualified after failing post-race inspection. Thats why NASCAR absolutely has to allow practice on superspeedways before qualifying, especially at the season-opening Daytona 500. 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. The three restarted on the outside lane front-to-rear with Eckes restarting on the bottom. 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 Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. Ive been here before. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. 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. KBM was still the top three trucks on the restart. pic.twitter.com/eRYRWyUBtF. Chandler Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. I was hoping they started racing back there, which they did, which ended up kind of working out for me. 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Later Saturday at Homestead-Miami, drivers will continue battling for the three remaining spots in next month's Xfinity championship race. 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. 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. 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. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. 50 The Money Team Racing Chevrolet, Austin Hills No. The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final four on points. 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 . "I had a lot of work to do," Rhodes said. By the end of the night, all three had led a total of 96 out of 134 laps in the 200-mile event. 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. On Lap 31, the rest of the field pit with Logano the first off and moved into the lead. 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 . ET on Thursday, February 16. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans At the start of the final lap, Bell and his No. "Just a great job by the Shell-Pennzoil team. 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