Larson files down pit road and has some choice words for Chastain over his radio: What a(n) (expletive) idiot!, See below for what happened. The race was initially scheduled for Sunday, but NASCAR pushed it back a day due to inclement weather. By the end of the race I felt like we had improved and learned so much we just couldnt get the track position back. If worst comes to worst and the race has to stop, the driver in the lead after at least 100 laps or the end of. 11:36 a.m.: Some story lines to keep up with ahead of todays race: Dover is a measuring stick race for the three top teams in the NASCAR Cup Series (Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Stewart-Haas Racing). Green flag set to drop at 12:10 p.m. Austin Dillon is driving his backup No. I quit watching because of all the changes. The green flag waves on the Daytona 500 on Sunday, February 20th, and it brings a new era of racing for the sport of NASCAR and the starting lineup is set. Ross Chastain chased Truex over the closing miles but couldnt challenge for the lead. There is also the very valid philosophical objection cautions should only be used when there is a hazardous condition on the track and not for entertainment purposes. NASCAR at Michigan 2022: Start time, TV, streaming, lineup for Sunday's FireKeepers Casino 400. Chastain leads the season standings after 11 races with 370 points. It is preferred that the race end under green and the race can be extended to do so. In the beginning I didnt like the stages. The rookie has been a model of consistency throughout the year. In 2022, NASCAR reverts back to the original racing format as the Cup series will bring in the season with the Next Gen car for the 64th annual Daytona 500. I liked racing back when it was racing! https://t.co/U9ZBW4SG2C pic.twitter.com/B1ON5ZFg6C. No reason. "We'll get on track and kind of see where we stack up and go from there.". The race will start at noon ET at the Monster Mile. I couldnt load the rear tires, and we were just hanging on. But those are technically separate events that have not been considered official races of the Cup Series season for decades. Brennan Poole says Chastain probably needs his butt whooped, MORE: Brennan Poole says Ross Chastain probably needs his butt whooped. However, if the caution flag waves after the leader takes the white flag for the final lap, the race leader at the time of caution is the winner. Especially when its eight or nine cars on the lead lap at the end. Zietlow previously wrote for The Herald in Rock Hill (S.C.) from 2019-22. Daytona 500 stages: Explaining the format, stage lengths for 2022 3:29 p.m.: CAUTION! Kyle Larson rolled into the crash area with nowhere to go and slammed into Poole. Ross Chastain finished third. ET from Road America. Already up five spots in the opening 11 laps. DAYTONA 500 UPDATES: The latest from the 2023 Daytona 500, LONGSHOTS: 5 likeliest longshots to win the Daytona 500, Daytona's honorary race official:WWE's Charlotte Flair opens up about WrestleMania feud with Rhea Ripley, at Daytona 500. Larson returned to the track many laps down after repairs. 12:17 p.m.:Another driver absolutely blitzing the field? "Just so thankful to be here. 12:21 p.m.:Caution flag waved on Lap 21. At the end of the final stage, the race winner gets five playoff points in addition to 40 race points. Suarez goes hard into Turn 2, collecting Ty Dillon and B.J. He raced me hard but clean. Its just been a disappointing year overall. In recent years maybe 10 teams,20 drivers have a chance to win. He just ran me over. I got another shot next week to go prove myself again, and hopefully it turns into more., Noah Gragson Finished 34th: I dont know what happened. I was just waiting for something to happen. She has previously worked for Roush Fenway Racing. 12 was trying to make a move on the outside. So, I think it was the No. "It's been a year since we've been here, and obviously a lot can happen in that amount of time," Elliott said. The green flag waves for the Daytona 500 at 3:06 p.m. EST on FOX. Too many commericals during The next-closest driver is Ryan Blaney, who is 9.8 seconds behind the leader. Solid top-10 day drove back through. Brennan Poole talked to Fox Sports after emerging from the infield care center and responded to a question about Ross Chastain running him over. Ultimately, Chastain's move appeared to pay dividends. You didnt get to pick which lane you wanted to restart in. ultimately TV will dictate something similar. Daytona 500 has three stages: What are stages in NASCAR? The No. Stock Car Scoop: How Huge is Dover Win for Martin Truex Jr, Joe Gibbs Racing? I kept saying that weve got to just keep doing what were doing and not overthink it. Martin Truex Jr. snapped a 54-race winless streak, scoring the victory Monday at Dover Motor Speedway. I wish they would do away with stage racing as well as the playoffs. Thinkin Out Loud at Dover: For Ross Chastain, When Does Im Sorry Not Be Enough? - The Dover race winner has finished in the top 10 in Stage 2 in every race with stages - A driver led 100 or more laps in six of 10 races in 2023. Thought today, man, late caution, whats going to happen here? Lap 50: Alright we have been green here for a while, and if I had to guess, well be green the rest of Stage 1. Go figure. 5 likeliest longshots to win the Daytona 500, WWE's Charlotte Flair opens up about WrestleMania feud with Rhea Ripley, at Daytona 500, Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. After wrecking in last week's race, he is making quick work of things in the race's early moments. Go figure. It seems to be something (Chatain) does a lot recently. Lap 206: All green-flag pit stops are done, and Ross Chastain has cycled out as the leader in Stage 2. DROPS THE FLAG AN LET THEY RACE TO THE END GET RID OF ALL THE STAGE RACING Pretty chilly in Delaware, a cool 59 degrees. He also earned two Top 10 distinctions in the APSE Beat Writing and Short Feature categories in 2021. He raced me hard but clean. https://t.co/EjZAgvCTle pic.twitter.com/dLp4TmT2JY. Knowing ahead of time when two cautions are coming creates a situation where race day strategies are much more uniform throughout the field. See the section below for the latest news. 3:24 p.m.:Chastain trying to make a move on the race leader Truex. Busch making his way up the field, as well. We needed a little bit more there to be a little bit better, but overall with the amount of experience I have in Cup cars, I feel like to run about where we did was really solid. Since NASCAR went to stage racing have stopped watching it, Liked the way it was back in the day, 70s 80s and 90s when racing was racing! Seven drivers were knocked out of the race, including playoff drivers Chase Elliott and. Tough day today with a few pit stops early and then obviously the guys got it going at the end, so really psyched and happy for everybody. 1:49 p.m.:Byron showing out at the Monster Mile. 2:24 p.m.:Truex had a little disagreement with his team a few laps ago. The logic behind offering extra stage points for the Coca-Cola 600 has never made sense. Getting a top five is great. A native of Mayetta, New Jersey, Truex couldn't even get words out over the radio as he crossed the finish line. Something broke a long time ago, like halfway through the race. I never miss open wheel, Indy and F 1. No cars are going back to the R&D Center in Concord for teardown. Busch will start Stage 2 not on the lead lap. Truex earned his first points since since September 2021 at Richmond. I think this was about the time we hit our stride last year. You see this trend happen most often on superspeedways, venues where NASCARs drivers dont need any additional risk of serious wrecks. No issues. The Daytona 500 runs in three stages where drivers in the lead can earn points. But since nobody knew if or when the yellow flag would come out, crew chiefs had to be flexible. That is exactly why any schedule changes, experimentation with race format and even the design of the new car must be meant with some skepticism. This Fastenal Mustang had good speed in it all day probably fifth to 10th is probably where we were going to be. He probably needs to get his butt whooped. - @brennanpoole on Ross Chastain#NASCAR, He needs his butt whooped. - Brennan Poole pic.twitter.com/IGemBM23yr. NASCAR at Bristol 2021 Results: Kyle Larson Wins Final Round of 16 12:02 p.m.:Engines are started! Soon, it was Truex on top. ET. Why are there stages in Nascar races? However, the 2021 season brought a dirt race to Bristol Motor Speedway and a visit to Circuit of the Americas (COTA). The weather is better for Cup drivers to race Monday at Dover Motor Speedway after rain postponed the event Sunday. The driver of the 19 car has a great restart, then he holds off Ryan Blaney, then Ross Chastain (on four tires) closes the gap to get right next to Truex but Truex pulls it out nonetheless. NASCAR stage racing has been around since 2017. So did Ryan Blaney and Christopher Bell. Thanks to everybody that stuck with us, all our fans, Bass Pro Shops, Auto Owners, Resers, Toyota, TRD, all my personal sponsors. MORE: Full starting lineup for the Daytona 500 in 2022. It was as a race mired in controversy. The win for the former Cup champion gave the Truex family two NASCAR wins in three days. It was a mistake on my part. Looks like the No. It may be a longer race than the Daytona 500, but longer doesnt automatically mean better or carry additional weight. Also of note, Larson met minimum speed. Kyle Busch starts on the pole Monday, and Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell joins him on the first row. Caution pit stops coming soon. Ended up ninth with the late restart and had a lap-down car racing us pretty hard. It was better racing when they did fly those flags. So its kind of pathetic. But things could get that much closer amid serious lap traffic. I dont want all the teams identical, IROC didnt do it for me. Watch now on FS1. Both of the Cup Series events this weekend and next highlight some of the problems with stage racing. Lap 390: Martin Truex Jr. took two tires on that pit stop. Im thankful for all of the guys efforts on our No. He takes Larson with him, whose right front is completely torn apart. A lifelong fan of racing, Bryan is a published author and aspiring motorsports historian. He sits just outside the Top-10 and is continuing to show improvement race after race. On top of one playoff point, the winner of the first two stages gets 10 points; second gets nine points, third gets eight points and so on. Kyle Busch and Christopher Bell will start on the front row. They all look the same to me! Krista Gotta is missed on broadcasts, did a better job than the woman they got now. 43 Allegiant Chevy, you know, we were kind of back and forth on the balance throughout the day just trying to get some stuff better, but we came a long way from where we were in practice. If you cant stay on the lead lap then you dont deserve to be on the lead lap. That run was obviously really bad we fell from first to seventh. Kyle Busch leading the charge in P1. I was side-by-side with the No. I tried to get to the top and search for clean air. Throw out the restricted plates while youre at it. Next: The Cup Series moves on to Kansas Speedway for a May 7 race at 3 p.m. I dont know, I need to go back and look at it. 2023 www.delawareonline.com. 12:31 p.m.: CAUTION! They have real races. For how quick I lost the car, I think I had a tire going down or something because it happened instantly.