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2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Four Phoenix

Cars in the field: 38
Pole: Cole Custer (00)
Outside Pole: Justin Allgaier (7)
Stages: 45-45-110

Caution lap 29 of 200 for debris. Leland Honeyman (45)’s back bumper cover was hanging off the car after he visited the wall. It eventually flew off and was hit by Joe Graf Jr (38).

Stage One winner: Justin Allgaier

Caution lap 56 of 200 for a spin by Brett Moffitt (25).

Caution on lap 68 of 200 for a crash by Connor Mosack (24); he collects Josh Williams (92).

Caution on lap 83 of 200 for a spin by Josh Berry (8) with help from Sam Mayer (1).

Stage two winner: Justin Allgaier (7)

Caution on lap 138 of 200 for Gray Gaulding (08) tackling the wall.

Caution on lap 148 of 200 for a spin by Sheldon Creed (2).

Caution on lap 170 of 200 for a spin by Anthony ‘FastPasta’ Alfredo (78).

Caution on lap 177 of 200 for a crash involving Justin Allgaier (7). Brandon Jones (9) got into Allgaier they both saved the cars then Kaz Grala (26) was squeezed up the track by Brett Moffitt (25) sending him into Jones, Grala bounced back down into Moffitt then up into Allgaier, and sending Allgaier into the wall, before Grala tagged the wall himself. Allgaier is out of the car and walking with his helmet in his hand, followed by safety personnel.

Sammy Smith (18) wins his first Xfinity series race in the Joe Gibbs Racing 18 car.

The race was okay; not exciting; not very competitive; but not awful. There were enough cautions to vary the event. The 18 car seemed far and away faster than the rest of the field. It’s hard to imagine it was in the same series as the rest of the car.

MRN’s Jeff Striegle repeatedly said it was a whale of a race. What was shown on television was okay at best. Generally MRN called an on-track incident before television showed it, so that might have been the difference. It sounds like they were watching the on-track action while we were seeing things that weren’t as interesting more often than not.

Motorsport News:

      1. William Byron leads 1-2-3 Hendrick Motorsports sweep at Las Vegas.
      2. Post-race inspection complete at Las Vegas.
      3. Commercial breakdown 2023 Pennzoil 400.
      4. Special Best Friends scheme for Alex Bowman at Phoenix.
      5. Brian Weber attempting to make first Xfinity start since 2003 at Phoenix with MBM.
      6. NASCAR legends Richard Petty, Jeff Gordon, Bill Elliott to appear on Atlanta’s fan stage on March 19.
      7. Las Vegas Truck Series ratings.
      8. Additional hotel options for 2023 NASCAR All Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway announced.
      9. Racing trailblazer Lyn St. James named honorary pace car driver at Phoenix.
      10. Las Vegas TV ratings.
      11. Chicago street course names announced.
      12. NASCAR official cites precedent on whether or not Chase Elliott will receive medical waiver.
      13. Phoenix Raceway has long been the focal point of motorsports in the West.
      14. Las Vegas Penalties; Bruce Schlicker fined for missing lug nut.
      15. Martinsville Speedway leaving Ross Chastain’s stripe on the wall until race weekend: UPDATE.
      16. Josh Berry to drive upcoming oval races for Hendrick; Jordan Taylor running COTA.
      17. Spire Motorsports to field NASCAR Xfinity Series entry for Carson Hocevar.
      18. Leland Honeyman Jr. making Xfinity debut at Phoenix.
      19. Jesse Metcalfe named co-Grand Marshal for Atlanta’s Ambetter Health 400.
      20. Kimi Räikkönen returns to Trackhouse Racings PROJECT91 at COTA.
      21. Hendrick Motorsports to run four Xfinity races.
      22. Kurt Busch, Matt Crafton, Kevin Harvick, Brent Kaeding, Lyn St. James set for West Coast Stock Car/Motorsports Hall of Fame induction.
      23. J.J. Yeley finalizing schedule with Rick Ware Racing.
      24. Ed Jones making NASCAR debut at COTA for Young’s Motorsports.
      25. Jake Owen to headline Rockin’ Weekend at Circle K Speed Street.
      26. William Byron returns to Kyle Busch Motorsports for three-race Truck Series schedule.
      27. Truck series autograph session returns to Atlanta on March 18.
      28. Anthony Alfredo to run two Cup races for Live Fast Motorsports.
      29. Jonathan Davenport running in Bristol Dirt race for Kaulig Racing.
      30. Jenson Button to run three Cup races.
      31. NASCAR to use choose rule at all races.
      32. Tyler Carpenter returns to Niece Motorsports at Bristol Motor Speedway; partners with Precision Vehicle Logistics.
      33. Jenson Button would consider oval races in the future.
      34. NASCAR confiscates louvers from Hendrick car at Phoenix.
      35. Kyle Larson blitzes the field to win NASCAR Cup pole at Phoenix.
      36. Sammy Smith becomes youngest winner at Phoenix in Xfinity race.
      37. Tom Love, Founder and Executive Chair of Love’s Travel Stops, passes at 85.
      38. Bowman Gray 1971: The NASCAR Cup Race Without a Winner.
      39. Pitts’ Ride of a Lifetime on Pedregon’s Car.
      40. Rain Cancels Rest of Friday Action at GatorNationals.
      41. ARCA Menards West Series: Phoenix Race Review.
      42. Horner: Aston car looks like an old Red Bull.
      43. Ferrari focus on reliability after Bahrain DNF.
      44. Bahrain GP overreactions: Hamilton might never win F1 race again.
      45. Stroll reveals full extent of cycling accident injuries.
      46. Ex-F1 champ Raikkonen gets 2nd NASCAR race.
      47. MSR fires technical director after Rolex penalties.
      48. What’s next for Mercedes after its Bahrain wake-up call?
      49. Elliott has a life outside NASCAR. Let him live it.
      50. FIA president’s son dies in car crash in Dubai.
      51. Ex-F1 champ Button to enter 3 NASCAR races.
      52. Ex-F1 champ Button to enter 3 NASCAR races.
      53. Hamilton: Mercedes didn’t listen about 2023 car.
      54. Larson wins pole for Sunday’s Phoenix Cup race.
      55. North West 200: International road race and other clubs considering new insurance quote.
      56. Jack Thomas: Ipswich Witches rider ‘scared’ after serious injuries in practice crash.
      57. Jenson Button: Former F1 world champion signs three-race Nascar deal.
      58. Ian Hutchinson: Sixteen-time Isle of Man TT winner suffered stroke while cycling in Spain.
      59. Chip Ganassi Racing XE reveals 2023 car.
      60. Alpine’s Otmar Szafnauer reflects on Ocon’s three penalties in Bahrain: “Operationally, we must do better”.
      61. Justin Lofton tops Mint 400 qualifying again, Joe Terrana takes Limited race.
      62. Dale Shearer Running Full-Time ARCA East.
      63. William Sawalich Wins 1st ARCA Pole in 1st Start.
      64. D.L. Wilson Hospitalized After Crash in ARCA Phoenix Race.
      65. Rahal: St. Pete result “rewarding” after braking struggles.
      66. Chevy sorry for “freak” issue that cost O’Ward St. Pete win.
      67. Andretti, Gainbridge honor Women’s History Month with elite athletes.
      68. McLaughlin has “unfinished business” in 12 Hours of Sebring.
      69. Firestone: IndyCar tire differences still reward good driving.
      70. Who has the edge among IndyCar’s ‘Big Four’ teams?
      71. Martinsville removes and preserves wall from Chastain NASCAR wall-ride.
      72. NASCAR’s Latest Attempt At Improving Its On-Track Product Debuts This Weekend.
      73. Aric Almirola Takes on Bowling’s Best During Crossover Event.
      74. TMT Racing Sets Date for Next NASCAR Race.
      75. Ryan Ellis’ Extensive Work Leads To NASCAR Sustainability.
      76. Garrett Smithley Changes Up 2023 NASCAR Plans.
      77. Martin Truex Jr. Hits NASCAR Milestone at Phoenix Raceway.
      78. NASCAR Announces Rule Changes for All Road Courses.
      79. The F1 Crossover Creates Dream Scenarios for NASCAR Stars.
      80. Trackhouse Racing Has Gotten Joey Logano’s Attention.
      81. Suarez: Key to Trackhouse success is “great people”.
      82. Wood Brothers: The long journey toward win 100.
      83. Lopez, Toyota lead first WEC Prologue session at Sebring.
      84. Bamber puts Cadillac on top of Prologue session two at Sebring.
      85. Garg takes second consecutive VP Challenge pole at Sebring.
      86. Force, Capps, Coughlin, Herrera No. 1 qualifiers for NHRA Gatornationals.
      87. Field, Dyszelski, Bacon, Savage get Radical Cup opener wins in NOLA.
      88. Crews earns fourth career TA2 victory in NOLA.
      89. Sir Lewis Hamilton’s championship-winning X44 Vida Carbon Racing announces new team direction for Extreme E Season 3.
      90. Frankie Muniz; Rette Jones Racing Hope for Hometown Advantage at Phoenix Raceway.
      91. GR Supra Takes The Form Of New Jr. Roadster For NHRA.

Next Race: Atlanta

GO 7 & 8!!!!