RESTART MANIA: Passing a auto of equal strength was very hard during the race, and that reality caused some frantic racing on restarts, which presented the best opportunity for gaining positions.
Denny Hamlin was a front runner for most of the 500 lap flashed leading 54 circuiting claiming third in the Joseph Gibbs racing Toyota though we’re particularly.
All four JGR drivers have won this season. And a win would certainly make things a little easier over these next couple of weeks, but when you say “need” a win, I’ve won 92 times. “I can’t wait for the Chase to start“.
While Gordon was able to gain a bit of ground after the vibration, he was forced to pit once again under green with roughly 24 laps to go, dropping him four laps down to the race leaders.
The Sprint Cup and Xfinity Series are both on the 0.533-mile Bristol Motor Speedway this weekend, competing in the Food City 300 Xfinity Series race on Friday night, August 21 and the Irwin Tools Night Race for the Sprint Cup Series on Saturday night, August 22.
“The Night Race is one of the most impressive spectacles in sporting events, and the sight of the track and crowd decked out in black will make it that much more fantastic “, said Edward Bailey, Chevrolet’s marketing manager.
Matt Kenseth put on a clinic of how to win at Michigan worldwide Speedway on Sunday leading 146 of 200 laps to claim victory in the Pure Michigan 400 in the No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota. He was fortunate to finish 21st but is one race closer to missing the Chase for the Sprint Cup.
Beyond Kenseth, JGR dominated the top 10 Sunday, with Denny Hamlin finishing fifth and Edwards sixth. However, on turn one, David Ragan got loose, and skidded off the track. For the most part, Busch played it safe throughout race. Usually after qualifying, the afternoon before...
Joe Gibbs Racing is the only team with two drivers that have 3 or more wins. That means drivers like Jeff Gordon, Jamie McMurray and the rest will be desperate to get a win and solidify their position. “It seemed like we kept getting in the wrong lanes on restarts”,...
Busch is aiming for his fourth consecutive win in his Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota and is now within 23 points of the top-30 championship spot he needs to ensure a Chase place despite missing 11 rounds through injury.