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2022 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Twenty-Three Daytona

Afternoon qualifying for both Xfinity and Cup series was cancelled due to inclement weather. Reportedly heavy rain with thunder and lightning moved through at midday and was predicted for the afternoon.

According to MRN NASCAR planned to start the event on time. Driver introductions was delayed due to weather and, shortly thereafter, the race was delayed. At 2100 eastern MRN reported the rain has stopped falling and the track dryers are working to dry the track surface. It’s been a hellish week for me, so I’m going to add time to the dvr recording and go to bed.

I set the time, then cleaned up the house a bit. So here I almost two house later watching the start of the race.

The stages for tonight’s event are 30-30-40.

Race starts at 2252 eastern with AJ Allmendinger (16) and Noah Gragson (9) leading the 38 car field.

Caution on lap 15 of 100 for a spin by Sammy Smith (18).

Caution on lap 20 of 100 for a flat left front tire for Kyle Sieg (38).

Ty ‘LittleJoe’ Gibbs (54) finishes first to end stage one.

Sheldon creed spins on lap 59 of 100 off the front bumper of Justin Allgaier (7) who was receiving a strong push from teammate Sam Mayer (1).

Noah Gragson (9) wins the stage.

It has been an enjoyable race. The viewer got to see the racing from generally reasonable camera shots. On lap 67 of 100 they’ve gone to the gimmick shots. Now we’re stuck with bumper-cam and windscreen shots. Granted they’re logging laps now, more so than at any other point of the race.

Caution on lap 71 of 100 for a spin into and through the wet infield grass by Riley Herbst (98). It was a very strange incident. Riley seemed to just turn right and keep going to the grass where he became a passenger through the grass. Steve Post of MRN says the left rear tire was down and the crew is having trouble getting the roof flaps down.

On lap 80 of 100 we saw lightning flashing as the field raced around the track. The race continues so I guess it was not within the distance which mandates a red flag.

Caution on lap 82 of 100 for a crash involving Joe Graf Jr (07), John Hunter Nemecheck (28) and Sheldon Creed (2). JHN spun in front of Sheldon who turned toward the wall and in front of Joe Graf Jr who had nowhere to go. Someone else in a Menard colored car got a little piece of Sheldon Creed (2) when he bounced off Graf. JHN spun from a push by Brandon Brown (68).

MRN on lap 87 of 100 mentions the lightning flashing over the ocean.

Caution on lap 90 of 100 for a crash involving AJ Allmendinger (16), Sam Mayer (1), Justin Allgaier (7), Josh Berry (8). MRN reports Myatt Snider (31) was collected in the incident.

Restarting on lap 96 of 100 with Noah Gragson (9) and Daniel Hemric (11) on the front row.

Landon Cassill (10) kisses the wall on lap 97 of 100 but continues.

Caution on lap 97 of 100 for a multi-car crash involving Daniel Hemric (11), Anthony Alfredo (23), David Starr (08), Brandon Jones (19), Justin Allgaier (7), Justin Haley (14), Riley Herbst (98), Jeb Burton (27), Sage Karam (44), Matt Mills (78), Landon Cassill (10). Hemric tried to block the lower lane too late, got loose and spun in front of the field sending lots of cars around.

Overtime

Restarting with Austin Hill (21) and Noah Gragson (9) up front.

Big crash as Brandon Brown spins in front the field involving Ryan Sieg (39), Ricky Stenhouse Jr (48), Alex Labbe (36), Kyle Sieg (38), Brandon Brown (68), Ty Gibbs (54), Blaine Perkins (02), 14, Riley Herbst (98), Bayley Currey (4), Caesar Baccarella (45), Myatt Snider (31), Josh Williams (5).

Restart, second overtime, with Austin Hill (21) and Noah Gragson (9) on the front row followed by AJ Allmendinger (16), Timmy Hill (13), Jeremy Clements (51), Landon Cassill (10), Sage Karam (44) and Ryan Vargas (6).

Noah Gragson (9) gets turned into the wall by AJ Allmendinger (16) who got a big push from Jeremy Clements (51) and gets hit by Landon Cassill (10), collecting Ty Gibbs (54), Blaine Perkins (02), Matt Mills (78), Jeb Burton (27), Myatt Snider (31).

Allmendinger (16) is out of gas during the caution laps.

Austin Hill is on the apron. He pulled down onto the apron as they come to the green flag.

Restarting in the third overtime period with Austin Hill (21) – on the apron – then back onto the track and Jeremy Clements (51) on the front row.

Austin Hill (21) is out of fuel

Clements gets the lead on a push from Karam.

Riley Herbst (98) goes for a slide as they come to the white flag.

Jeremy Clements (51) is shown as the leader as the white flag and the caution come out.

Jeremy Clements takes the checkered flag under caution for the second win of his career.

That was an enjoyable race. We actually got to see the race for a change and it was worth watching. It was exciting, very intense, very competitive, memorable for Jeremy Clements’ win, definitely worth staying up for. I had an idea, throughout the day, that this race would be the race of the weekend.

Motorsport News:

  1. UPDATE: Brett Moffitt Weighing Options After Running Last Race for Our Motorsports at Indianapolis.
  2. Kaulig Racing Drivers, Chris Rice Racing School Busses at Charlotte.
  3. Stewart-Haas Racing Announces New Executive Leadership Structure.
  4. Dale Earnhardt Jr., Sun Drop Reunite for Late Model Race at North Wilkesboro.
  5. Seven Years Together at Team No. 7; Justin Allgaier, Jason Burdett, Keep Seeing Success.
  6. Sad News – Buddy Arrington.
  7. Eli Gold to Miss Start of Football Season Due to Health Issues.
  8. Auto-Owners Insurance Signs Extension to Sponsor Martin Truex Jr. in 2023.
  9. Spire Holdings, Spire Motorsports Appoint Bill Anthony to Joint Leadership Roles.
  10. Kyle Busch Escapes Mall of America Shooting on Thursday.
  11. Marco Andretti Making Xfinity Series Debut at Charlotte ROVAL for Big Machine Racing.
  12. Crew Chief Swap at DGR.
  13. Mike Rockenfeller to Drive Spire Motorsports No. 77 at Watkins Glen, Charlotte Roval.
  14. Sam Mayer Returning to JR Motorsports in 2023.
  15. Kris Wright, Niece Motorsports Part Ways.
  16. Josh Williams, B.J. McLeod Motorsports Part Ways.
  17. NASCAR Charters Continue to Increase in Value.
  18. Construction to Begin on State-of-the-Art NASCAR Productions Facility in Concord.
  19. Noah Gragson to Drive #42 for Petty GMS in 2023.
  20. Kimi Raikkonen Tests at VIR Thursday.
  21. Bubba Wallace Signs Contract Extension with 23XI Racing.
  22. Kimi Räikkönen, Recogni/iLOQ Ready to Debut with Trackhouse Racings PROJECT91 at Watkins Glen.
  23. NASCAR will have an international flair at Watkins Glen, PROJECT91 to make debut.
  24. Ryan Blaney Signs Long-Term Contract Extension with Team Penske.
  25. Rusty Wallace Named Grand Marshal of Go Bowling at The Glen.
  26. Kurt Busch to Miss Watkins Glen, Daytona.
  27. Andy Lally, SS GreenLight Racing Partner with Ref-ology and Third Side Coaching for Watkins Glen.
  28. Chase Elliott Returning to Nitro Rallycross.
  29. Bret Michaels, 3 Doors Down Headline Rock the ROVAL Party Ahead of Bank of America ROVAL 400.
  30. Justin Marks Says Project 91 Car Expected to run Six to Eight Races in 2023.
  31. Chase Elliott secures Pole at Watkins Glen International.
  32. Report: Aric Almirola Decides Against Retirement UPDATE.
  33. Kyle Larsons Late-Race Luck Earns Him Xfinity Win at Watkins Glen.
  34. Kaz Grala Earns First Top Five with Big Machine Racing at Watkins Glen.
  35. Kyle Larson Sweeps the Weekend at Watkins Glen.
  36. Missed Opportunity at Watkins Glen, Michael McDowell Enters Daytona in Must Win.
  37. Chase Elliott Clinches Regular Season Championship.
  38. Watkins Glen Post-Race Inspection Complete.
  39. Josh Williams Returning to DGM Racing at Daytona.
  40. Tarso Marques Still Hopes to Run Some Cup Races with Team Stange.
  41. Watkins Glen TV Ratings.
  42. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Driving for Big Machine Racing at Daytona.
  43. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Executive Producer on USAs Race for the Championship, Mini Series.
  44. NASCAR to sponsor Alabama Crimson Tide Athletics.
  45. Rick Ware Racing Penalized Following Watkins Glen.
  46. Dawn Staley Named Honorary Pace Car Driver for Cook Out Southern 500 at Darlington Raceway.
  47. JR Motorsports and Director of Competition Ryan Pemberton Part Ways.
  48. Looking to Gain Experience, Kris Wright Takes Over Primary Driver Role for Brandonbilt Motorsports.
  49. NASCAR Champion Joey Logano and Team Penske Agree to Contract Extension.
  50. Martinsville Speedway to Celebrate 75th Anniversary of First Race with Martinsville Speedway Day on Sept. 7.
  51. NASCAR to Conduct Organizational Test at Martinsville Speedway UPDATE.
  52. Jeff Gordon to Race Porsche Carrera Cup North America at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
  53. Noah Gragson, Beard Motorsports Return to the Track at Daytona.
  54. Kurt Busch to Miss Start of Playoffs, Withdraws Waiver Request.
  55. Zane Smith to Return to Front Row Motorsports in 2023.
  56. Julie Giese Appointed Track President of Chicago Street Course.
  57. NASCAR to Have Special 75th Anniversary Logo for 2023.
  58. Darlington Raceway Ramps Up Fan Experience for Start of NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
  59. Patrick Emerling Replacing Natalie Decker at Daytona Due to Sponsor Approval.
  60. Greg Ives to Step Down as Crew Chief at End of 2022 Season.
  61. Daniel Suarez Staying at Trackhouse Racing for 2023.
  62. Camping World Ending Truck Series Sponsorship; Craftsman to Return? UPDATE: Confirmed.
  63. Craftsman Returns as Title Sponsor of the Truck Series.
  64. Aric Almirola, Smithfield Returning to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2023.
  65. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standings: Breaking down the top 10 in points after Thompson.
  66. Rusty Wallace reflects on the past, present at Watkins Glen as Grand Marshal.
  67. Long: Kyle Busch reveals human side in ‘hard as hell’ year.
  68. Mike Christopher Jr. helping carry the family torch with the NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour.
  69. Denny Hamlin says team fully behind Kurt Busch’s work toward recovery.
  70. Daniel Suarez ‘very close’ to re-signing at Trackhouse; surprised by Busch’s situation.
  71. Bubba Wallace and NASCAR host Bubbas Block Party at Richmond Raceway.
  72. Stewart Friesen hopes to recreate career highlight in return to Ohsweken for Pinty’s Series dirt race.
  73. Texas Motor Speedway names Mark Faber as its new general manager.
  74. Kimi Räikkönen: NASCAR Cup Series Debut ‘Was Good Fun’.
  75. Bob Tasca III and Steve Torrence win Brainerd Nationals.
  76. The Wally: Q&A Series With Tony Schumacher.
  77. Joey Gladstone Earns First No. 1 NHRA Qualifier at Menards NHRA Nationals Presented By PetArmor in Topeka.
  78. Coughlin Jr, Schumacher, and Hight bring Wally’s home at Northwest Nationals in Seattle.
  79. Daniil Kvyat ‘Happy with First NASCAR Experience’ at Indy.
  80. Aston Martin Signs Fernando Alonso for 2023, Beyond.
  81. Six Cars Fail Cup Inspection Twice at Daytona.
  82. Jeremy Clements Scores Upset Win, Takes Triple Overtime Thriller at Daytona.
  83. Sad News – Jim Mueller.
  84. Emotional Night for Underdogs at Daytona.
  85. T. Taylor Warren Named Recipient of 2023 Squier-Hall Award.
  86. Trackhouse Racing’s Playoff Success Means Free Princess Cruises for Fans.
  87. Coke Zero Sugar 400 at Daytona postponed by rain until Sunday.
  88. Austin Dillon grabs NASCAR Cup Playoff spot with dramatic Daytona win.
  89. Daytona Post-Race Inspection Complete.
  90. Blaney earns final Cup Playoff spot, Truex falls just short.
  91. Rick Ware Racing Has its Best Day at Track.
  92. Ryan Blaney Relieved, Martin Truex Jr. Disappointed Following Daytona.
  93. Sad News – Ron Hutcherson.
  94. Dawson Cram Driving for Emerling-Gase Motorsports at Darlington.
  95. Cody Ware Survives Daytona for First Career Cup Top-10.
  96. SHR restructures as president shifts to lacrosse.
  97. Supercross, Pro Motocross to unify for first time.
  98. With Denver Broncos stake, Formula One great Lewis Hamilton is latest athlete to become an owner.
  99. Piastri says he will not race for Alpine.
  100. How did Alpine end up in such a mess with its drivers?.
  101. Ricciardo deserves better than being McLaren’s fall guy.
  102. Williams announces Albon contract extension.
  103. Andretti team fined, used bottle to make weight.
  104. VeeKay to stay put, extends contract with ECR.
  105. Source: Ricciardo told Piastri will replace him.
  106. McLaughlin snares pole for IndyCar Nashville stop.
  107. Dixon wins at Nashville; 7th series title in sight.
  108. Hamilton says he could race beyond 2023.
  109. Rosenqvist talks deal, aims to ‘remain in IndyCar’.
  110. Chadwick is a brutal example of the barriers women face in racing.
  111. How a country music icon and the superstars of motocross built — and saved — a legendary race.
  112. Salinas tops Menards Nationals Top Fuel quals.
  113. Wallace inks multiyear extension with 23XI team.
  114. ‘Real horsepower’ fuels Tasca in NHRA qualifying.
  115. Merc, Vandoorne sweep Formula E world titles.
  116. Brown races to first NHRA win as team owner.
  117. FIA approves 2026 engine regulations.
  118. Mercedes learning from Man Utd failures.
  119. F1’s Hamilton ‘transformed’ by recent trip to Africa.
  120. Is Colton Herta F1’s next American star?.
  121. Castroneves extends contract for 1 more season.
  122. Power ties Andretti’s IndyCar pole record at 67.
  123. ‘Impressive’ Hagan tops qualifying at NHRA stop.
  124. Torrence wins at Brainerd for 1st NHRA win in ’22.
  125. Raikkonen crashes out of NASCAR return.
  126. Giovinazzi to get two Friday practice runs for Haas.
  127. Formula 1 CEO: ‘No more racing in Russia’.
  128. Kurt Busch out for two more NASCAR races.
  129. Ricciardo to leave McLaren at end of season.
  130. Where does Ricciardo go from here?.
  131. McLaren takes blame for Ricciardo struggles.
  132. Female F1 driver ‘very unlikely’ in next five years.
  133. F1 boss: Belgium GP future not yet decided.
  134. Alonso felt more wanted, appreciated by Aston.
  135. Ricciardo: I only want to race in F1.
  136. Norris has no sympathy for Ricciardo struggles.
  137. Audi to enter F1 in 2026.
  138. Newgarden into title contention with fifth victory.
  139. Alpine boss wishes Piastri had ‘more integrity’.
  140. IndyCar’s seven-way title fight providing unparalleled drama in motorsports.
  141. Verstappen and Leclerc among drivers with grid penalties at Spa.
  142. Horner: F1 not seeing real Ricciardo.
  143. Alpine confident ahead of Piastri case.
  144. How the mixed up Belgian Grand Prix grid looks after penalties.
  145. Belgian GP to remain on F1 schedule in ’23.
  146. Hamilton won’t talk to Alonso about incident.
  147. Alonso: ‘Idiot’ Hamilton can only race in first.
  148. Verstappen visor strip got in Leclerc brake ducts.
  149. Piastri hearing starts over McLaren, Alpine contracts.
  150. British MotoGP: Francisco Bagnaia wins at Silverstone for second consecutive victory.
  151. Formula E: Stoffel Vandoorne wins title for departing Mercedes team.
  152. Elfyn Evans: World Rally title ‘unlikely’ this season, says Welsh driver.
  153. MotoGP: Francesco Bagnaia wins third straight race at Austrian Grand Prix.
  154. MotoGP: Impact of Valentino Rossi absence ‘more perceived than actual’.
  155. Denny Hamlin: Kurt Busch’s future ‘will always be his decision’.
  156. Doug Coby leads wire-to-wire in NASCAR Whelen Modified Tours return to Langley Speedway.
  157. TRD President: ‘We’re doing what we can … to keep Kyle in our family’.
  158. NASCAR’s Scott Miller details multi-car accident late at Daytona.
  159. NASCAR’s regular season ends controversially.
  160. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour standings: Breaking down the top 10 in points after Langley.
  161. Daniel Ricciardo out, Oscar Piastri in? What we know about contentious Formula 1 situation.
  162. JR Motorsports, Key Executive Mutually Part Ways.
  163. Kurt Busch Withdraws From the NASCAR Cup Series Playoffs.
  164. Hendrick Motorsports’ Greg Ives Taking on New Role After 2022.
  165. Aric Almirola Announces Plans for His NASCAR Future.
  166. Kyle Busch Hopes Documentary Series ‘Humanizes the Villain’.
  167. Power heads nine-car Portland IndyCar test despite crash.
  168. Meyer Shank retains Blomqvist, promises him an IndyCar test.

Next Race: Darlington

GO JRM!!!!