You have come to the ESPN Africa edition, for other ESPN editions, click above. Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. RELATED: Chandler Smith wins at Las Vegas. His 175.022 mph qualifying lap was 6 mph slower than polesitter Alex Bowman and dead last among cars making it onto the track. Matt DiBenedetto adds another top 10 with a sixth-place finish at Las Vegas and is likewise sixth place in the standings. The defending series Las Vegas winner from last September had a strong restart while Busch struggled on the outside. . Zane Smith 2.500. 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. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. EyesonXfinity:Has John Hunter Nemecheks Trophy Hunting Paid Off? 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. Ive wrecked before. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck series. Truck racing in Vegas usually means 1 of 2 things. Chandler Smith had to start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to his No. 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. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. NASCAR TV Schedule: March . NASCAR: Did Martin Truex Jr. clinch a playoff spot? 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. ET on Wednesday, February 15. 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. 16 @QTP_Inc @KauligRacing @chevrolet Camaro. 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. Ive been here before. After John Hunter Nemechek, team owner Busch and Chandler Smith all swept the top three starting positions in the days time trials earlier, the KBM trio remained in the top 10 and were contenders for the lead often. Majeski, Crafton, Rhodes and Eckes all drive for ThorSport Racing. Despite a rough night, Carson Hocevar runs seventh with Austin Wayne Self and Matt Crafton completing the top nine. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. 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. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. "But then I am sitting there as the leader and I'm like, 'Man, I am a sitting duck. 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. Las Vegas Qualifying Order: March 2022 (NASCAR Cup Series) Las Vegas Qualifying Order: October 2022 (NASCAR) Auto Club Qualifying Order: February 2023. Fought a really tough truck. In order to keep delivering our expert journalism, our website uses advertising. 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. Post-race inspection did confirm Chandler Smith as the race winner. Long day. After a challenge from former KBM driver Christian Eckes, the trio was divided when the caution came out with less than 18 to go. pic.twitter.com/UDbRSeB71b. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Zane Michael Smith (born June 9, 1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver. 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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He competes full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. Rhodes, Majeski's ThorSport Racing teammate, made the cut Saturday by just one point over Stewart Friesen. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986, at Martinsville Speedway. "Third time's the charm," Smith said after the race. Tanner Gray was later scored as fifth after Zane Smith was disqualified in post-race inspection. NASCAR driver lands new deal after losing full-time ride, NASCAR: Trackhouse announce second Daniel Suarez extension, NASCAR: Hendrick announcement ends Alex Bowman rumors. Still, we want to give you the opportunity to enjoy an ad-free and tracker-free website and to continue using your adblocker. 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 though he wasnt in title contention. 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 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? "We certainly have momentum on or side winning two of the last three," Majeski said. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. Rhodes held off hometown hero Busch for the stage two win and completed his sweep. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. 22 TCU held OLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) Felix Okpara had 12 points and 12 rebounds to help Ohio State finish its home schedule with CAMBRIDGE Length and strength. Fought a really tough truck. Jimmie Johnson was already locked in based on his qualifying speed. In addition, the No. Who can crash their party? "It's definitely not how we wanted this to go," Bodine said. The finale will be on Nov. 4 in Avondale, Arizona. Chandler Smith will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 62 Beard Motorsports Chevrolet, Travis Pastranas No. 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. Majeski had claimed the first berth for ThorSport Racing with his first career Truck Series win in Bristol last month. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. "Heck, maybe I'll have to make 801," he said. "I had a lot of work to do," Rhodes said. 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. 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. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. Weve been going through a little bit of a struggle recently, Chandler Smith said. 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. NASCAR Mailbox: Did We Get Backstage Passes to Kyle Larson Show at Auto Club? 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 . Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Nineteen year-old Chandler Smith took the lead with two laps remaining and held off 2021 championship contender Zane Smith and the winningest driver in NASCAR national-series history, his team owner Kyle Busch, to win the Victoria's Voice 200 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Tanner Gray continues a silently consistent season and is second after two races also six points behind the leader. John Hunter Nemechek 1.500. 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 . 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. Ty Majeski, Rhodes, and Friesen finish the top five. Long day. 39. "Just a great job by the Shell-Pennzoil team. "I just didn't know it was gonna be that tough.". It was a return almost a decade in the making. Rhodes said he thinks Majeski is the "guy to beat" in the finale. Its racing. Two would land their spots in the starting grid by virtue of single-car qualifying on Wednesday. Last summer, Front Row Motorsports announced that Zane Smith, who went on to win the 2022 NASCAR Truck Series championship for the team, would compete in select races for the organization. You may opt-out anytime by clicking "unsubscribe" from the newsletter or from your account. 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.. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. RELATED VIDEOS. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole . The drivers rounded out the championship-deciding final four on points. He is the defending series champion, driving the No. Tied for the playoff cut line with Crafton is Nemechek with Eckes close behind by only two points in 11th. After a minor miscommunication with his team, Bodine placed his truck in the wrong gear while trying to reach his stall. 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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. In his relatively brief racing career, Smith owns six wins in Trucks and four in the ARCA Menards Series, all since 2018. Chandler Smith 4.750. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. With 25 laps to go, Logano maintained a small advantage over Harvick, followed by Blaney and Buescher. 1 Related. FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) Damion Baugh scored a career-high 24 points, Emanuel Miller had 20 and No. If a driver technically locks in both on Wednesday and Thursday, the spot he earned in the single-car qualifying session goes to the next fastest driver from that session, among the non-chartered cars. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022. 16 car!Or, you know, something better than a top-10 #CS16 pic.twitter.com/UAfiGFD2Yp. Smith the Rookie of the Year in . 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. 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. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. NFL draft questions for teams in the top 10: Will the Colts trade up? If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. 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. He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986 at Martinsville Speedway. Fought a really tough truck. Fox is set to broadcast the Daytona 500 live beginning at 2:30 p.m. It was a battle of Smiths to the checkered, with Chandler Smith winning it for KBM as team owner Busch finished third. That opens the door for Smith to score some wins as a rookie. Its racing. 2023 Minute Media - All Rights Reserved. Luckily, there is a silver lining to being in the back of the field its away from trouble. That sent him to the back of the field for the twin duels, where Smith failed to advance to the Sunday field. It has since been revealed that Smith is set to share the chartered No. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. We put a full-fledged effort in for this race, but our focus has been on Phoenix since we won Bristol.". Ive wrecked before. 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. Crafton will race for a fourth series championship. Nemechek was caught up in a crash with one lap to go and finished 26th. In fact, it really started in the afternoon during qualifying. Zane Smith, the championship runner-up the past two years, finished second. 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 18 Toyota threw it into the outside of turns 3 and 4. From Formula 1 to MotoGP we report straight from the paddock because we love our sport, just like you. Austin Hill 3.800. Bodine was given a speeding penalty and was sent to the rear of the field. He finished last in 36th place at Pocono. 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Discover more CRAFTSMAN Trucks Final Laps videos below. 36 Ford, the non-chartered cars currently on the Daytona 500 entry list are Chandler Smiths No. The two Smiths were side-by-side under the white banner as they crossed the line for the last lap. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? LONG POND, Pa. -- Zane Smith clinched the regular-season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Later Saturday at Homestead-Miami, drivers will continue battling for the three remaining spots in next month's Xfinity championship 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). A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. Fought a really tough truck. 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. 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" However, NASCAR didnt schedule any Cup Series practice time until after the single-car qualifying. Heck, maybe Ill have to make 801, he said. By the end of the night, all three had led a total of 96 out of 134 laps in the 200-mile event. 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. 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