Summary
NASCAR Cup Series (March 1– Austin)
Ryan Blaney was the leading Ford Mustang Dark Horse at COTA running at or near the front of the field for much of the day. However, handling issues in the final stage of the race dropped him to 8th place at the checkered flag.
The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Phoenix Raceway for a rare double weekend with IndyCar Racing. The 312 mile race is scheduled for March 8 (2:30 p.m., FS1, MRN, SiriusXM).
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (February 28 – St. Petersburg) - FORD VICTORY
Ford Racing swept the top four spots in St. Pete with Layne Riggs scoring his first career street race victory. Ty Makeski finished second, Ben Rhodes third and Chandler Smith finished in fourth place.
Smith leads the point standings by 34 points over Rhodes.
The Craftsman Truck Series will next race on March 20 at Darlington Raceway (6:30 p.m., FS1, MRN, SiriusXM).
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (February 28 – Austin)
Nick Sanchez finished 28th at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas after running as high as second before the final restart.
The next race for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is Saturday, March 7 at Phoenix Raceway (6:30 p.m., CW, MRN, SiriusXM).
Details
NASCAR Cup Series (March 1– Austin)
Ryan Blaney was the leading Ford Mustang Dark Horse at COTA running at or near the front of the field for much of the day. However, handling issues in the final stage of the race dropped him to 8th place at the checkered flag.
The NASCAR Cup Series travels to Phoenix Raceway for a rare double weekend with IndyCar Racing. The 312 mile race is scheduled for March 8 (2:30 p.m., FS1, MRN, SiriusXM).
NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series (February 28 – St. Petersburg) - FORD VICTORY
Ford Racing swept the top four spots in St. Pete with Layne Riggs scoring his first career street race victory. Ty Makeski finished second, Ben Rhodes third and Chandler Smith finished in fourth place.
Smith leads the point standings by 34 points over Rhodes.
Rhodes won Stage 1 while Riggs won Stage 2.
Riggs led 41 of 80 laps.
The Craftsman Truck Series will next race on March 20 at Darlington Raceway (6:30 p.m., FS1, MRN, SiriusXM).
NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series (February 28 – Austin)
Nick Sanchez finished 28th at Circuit of The Americas in Austin, Texas after running as high as second before the final restart.
The next race for the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series is Saturday, March 7 at Phoenix Raceway (6:30 p.m., CW, MRN, SiriusXM).
