Copyright 2023 Endgame360 Inc. All Rights Reserved. Begin a free trial of FuboTV now and dont miss any of the action! Can someone explain what the violation was? 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. The early benefits and challenges of NASCAR's Next Gen car, How Penske's rookie sensation opened NASCAR's new era in style, How Cindric won the Daytona 500 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. He is currently second in the playoff standings heading into the series next race, Sept. 9 at Kansas. Smith the Rookie of the Year in . Build your customFanSided Daily email newsletter with news and analysis onAll Racing and all your favorite sports teams, TV shows, and more. Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans, Michael Dunlop announces Isle of Man TT 2023 plans Zane Smith clinched the regular season NASCAR Truck Series championship and Chandler Smith took the checkered flag Saturday at Pocono Raceway. He called his shot before his Daytona 500 dream blew up. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Its definitely not how we wanted this to go, he said. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. "It's racing. 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. Zane Smith, the championship runner-up the past two years, finished second. Thinkin' Out Loud: NASCAR, Is It Too Late to Reconsider about Auto Club? The defending series Las Vegas winner from last September had a strong restart while Busch struggled on the outside. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. Hi! He made his NASCAR debut in a Busch Series race (now Xfinity) and finished 27th on Sept. 21, 1986, at Martinsville Speedway. The team was disqualified after failing post-race inspection. Rhodes said he thinks Majeski is the "guy to beat" in the finale. 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 wrecked before. Sportscastings John Moriello does a mailbag column each Friday. Bowman, by winning the pole for the Daytona 500 on Wednesday night, also started on the pole for the first qualifying race. He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. Chandler Michael Smith Sr. (born June 26, 2002) is an American professional stock car racing driver. 13 Chevrolet. Write to him at [emailprotected]. ET on FOX Sports 1. Ryan Blaney ended up third, Chris Buescher fourth and Michael McDowell fifth. Until that time, we are focused on winning the Truck series championship., Chandler Smith dominates in Richmond Truck playoff win, Craftsman returns as title sponsor of NASCAR Truck Series, "Racing is the best medicine" for NASCAR's Max Gutierrez, Gutierrez racing return after loss 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. Chris Rice, AJ Allmendinger Reflect on Having Fun, Kaulig Racing Growth & 2023, Thinkin' Out Loud at Daytona: Same Stuff, Different Daytona 500 (for Kyle Busch Too), Chandler Smith Outduels Zane Smith, Kyle Busch for Truck Series Win at Las Vegas, Daily Fantasy NASCAR DraftKings Forecast: 2022 Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas, https://nascar.com/news-media/2022/03/05/no-38-front-row-motorsports-truck-of-zane-smith-disqualified-at-las-vegas/. The content on this site is for entertainment and educational purposes only. With drivers like Chandler Smith and Travis Pastrana having no superspeedway experience in a Next Gen car, that was especially burdensome for the newbies. "But then I am sitting there as the leader and I'm like, 'Man, I am a sitting duck. 16 Chevrolet Camaro for Kaulig Racing and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the No. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. 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. "Just a great job by the Shell-Pennzoil team. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. One caveat: NASCARs Trucks regular-season points leader has not won the season championship in each of the past four years. NASCAR Mailbox: Did We Get Backstage Passes to Kyle Larson Show at Auto Club? "Long day. Despite not winning, its still Zane Smiths best finish in a Truck Series race at Las Vegas. Todd Bodine slammed the wall early in his 800th career NASCAR start and the final scheduled one of his career. 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He led 49 of 60 laps on the 2-mile tri-oval track. Ive wrecked before. More AP auto racing: https://apnews.com/hub/auto-racing and https://twitter.com/AP_Sports. That opens the door for Smith to score some wins as a rookie. The three restarted on the outside lane front-to-rear with Eckes restarting on the bottom. Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? 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" 38 Ford F-150 for Front Row Motorsports and part-time in the NASCAR Cup Series, driving the Nos. A two-time Truck Series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. 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. 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. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. A bad week or the dark horse from F1 testing? "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 Can the 58-year-old Bodine really go out this way? I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith said. Chandler Smith is just 20 years old and has never made it to the starting grid of a Cup Series race. NASCAR: Did Martin Truex Jr. clinch a playoff spot? On Lap 31, the rest of the field pit with Logano the first off and moved into the lead. A two-time Truck series champion, Bodine ran a limited schedule the past few seasons. 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. Chandler Smith, attempting to make his Cup Series debut with Kaulig Racing, failed to make the field. Post-race inspection did confirm Chandler Smith as the race winner. Copyright The Intelligencer | https://www.theintelligencer.net | 1500 Main Street, Wheeling, WV 26003 | 304-233-0100. 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. 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 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. You wouldnt know it by looking at the stages winner, but Kyle Busch Motorsports was the team to beat all night. Ty Majeski, Rhodes, and Friesen finish the top five. Chandler Smith had to start at the rear of the field due to unapproved adjustments to his No. It was advantage Chandler Smith as they entered turn 1 for the last time, but that was only until team owner Busch attempted to make a run on the duo on the top lane. ET on Sunday, February 19. 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. Truck racing in Vegas usually means 1 of 2 things. pic.twitter.com/eRYRWyUBtF. Captaincy chaos and Waldrum ultimatums - Will Nigeria be ready for World Cup? Smith recognized a problem the one that would keep him out of the Daytona 500 before he even strapped in behind the wheel. 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 Its racing. "I knew I only had to get a couple of points [to clinch]," Zane Smith said. I knew I only had to get a couple of points, to clinch, Smith 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. 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. 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 will compete full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, driving the No. 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 It was a return almost a decade in the making. Smiths, Rhodes claim spots in Trucks title race, Arsenal's win over Everton puts onus back on Manchester City to keep up, Why Premier League clubs are no longer hiring as many top ex-players as managers, Ghana tennis players furious after shooting in Nigeria, Ten Hag calls Garnacho 'fearless' after Cup winner, Liverpool beat Wolves to inch back toward top-4, 'Felt like practice': Lillard, McCollum square off, Stroll to race in Bahrain after missing F1 testing, Bulls hold on as Ivey's TO gaffe costs Pistons, KD stars with Booker in long-awaited Suns debut, Man United's FA Cup win proves Garnacho is a key player and Maguire must leave, FA Cup draw: City vs. Burnley; United vs. Fulham. 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. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call 1-800-GAMBLER. This is not where you want to be.' 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. 2023 USA TODAY, a division of Gannett Satellite Information Network, LLC. Despite a rough night, Carson Hocevar runs seventh with Austin Wayne Self and Matt Crafton completing the top nine. I knew (Bell) would make the run to the outside, and I probably wasn't going to be able to defend that, and just waited for (Blaney) to push me through there. He made 241 career Cup starts, 333 in the second-tier Xfinity Series, and Saturday marked his 226th in the Truck Series. With Eckes out of contention, it set up a thrilling battle for the win with less than 10 laps to go. In fact, it really started in the afternoon during qualifying. Ive been here before. KBM was still the top three trucks on the restart. "We knew we had to have a solid truck to just not completely bank on points," Smith said. Long day. 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. 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. The run to the championship opens Friday at Indianapolis Raceway Park. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. 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. For more information, please read our Legal Disclaimer. "I've pretty much figured out every way to lose one. Im glad were on to the playoffs and ready to get this season started.. Two-time series champion Todd Bodine finally returned to hectic Truck Series competition for the first time since his last series race in 2013 to make six more starts in what is meant to be his last season before retirement. 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. This is part of the game.. "It's definitely not how we wanted this to go," Bodine said. Amidst a near-crash for youngster Derek Kraus, the driver of the No. Dalton Hopkins began writing for Frontstretch in April 2021. Unfortunately, his second-place finish would not stand. Last year, he followed with three more wins and third place in the standings behind Zane Smith and Ben Rhodes. "Third time's the charm," Smith said after the race. 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. A big hit for Ben Rhodes in Las Vegas after contact with teammate Ty Majeski. Zane Michael Smith (born June 9, 1999) is an American professional stock car racing driver. I was hoping they started racing back there, which they did, which ended up kind of working out for me. Only four non-chartered cars will successfully qualify for the race, meaning that Smiths Daytona 500 debut might not come in 2023. Austin Hill 3.800. How NASCAR is gearing up for its "biggest change" in 2022. 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. Its racing. 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