2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Twenty-Two Indianapolis Road Course

Cars in field: 38
Pole: AJ Allmendinger (10)
Outside pole: Ty Gibbs (19)
Stages: 20-20-22
Weather: Cloudy, 85 degrees, feels like 90, winds 6 mph with gusts to 17 mph.

Rain falling on pit road at 1756 eastern.

On lap 6 of 62 NASCAR has announced weather in the area and thrown a caution. The race will be under a 30 minute hold.

Doug Rice of the radio crew reports sunset is at 8:47pm. The IndyCar Radio Network is broadcasting the event. Mark James says vision will become an issue about 40 minutes prior to sunset.

The cars finally make it to pit road on lap 7 of 62 at 1804 eastern.

Red flag is out at 1805 eastern.

At 1809 eastern weather is light rain. The rain and wind have increased. Most of the drivers have run for shelter. The cars are covered. The rain and thunderstorm are predicted to end in seven minutes.

The lightning hold will end at 1839 eastern if there isn’t any more lightning.

Doug Rice on IndyCar Radio Network reports NASCAR has given the all-clear for weather at 1824 eastern.

Caution is out at 1849 eastern and the cars are rolling down pit road.

Stage one ends with AJ Allmendinger (10) up front.

Caution on lap 26 of 62 for Brad Perez sitting stopped and on fire on the track.

The television coverage is completely useless. We’re listening to the race coverage on the IndyCar Radio Network, though Doug Rice is apparently getting paid by the word judging by how much he’s babbling.

AJ Allmendinger wins stage two 3.121 seconds ahead of second position.

“There may not be a lot of drama up front but there’s a lot of racing throughout the field”. – PRN’s Doug Rice on lap 54 of 62.

It really has been that boring.

White flag.

Gibbs slows down on the final lap with no competition in sight.

Ty ‘LittleJoe’ Gibbs (19) finishes out front 7.903 seconds ahead of second place.

That was a waste of television time and my time. Boring, boring, boring. I’d like my time back.

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      11. Good speed, lacking results: Anthony Alfredo details first year with BJ McLeod Motorsports.
      12. Michael McDowell and Todd Gilliland returning to Front Row Motorsports in 2024.
      13. Cole Custer’s team penalized after Michigan Xfinity race.
      14. NASCAR moves Indianapolis road course restart zone.
      15. Lucha Libre Wrestling, Armadillo racing highlight sideshows for Texas race weekend.
      16. Greg Van Alst to pilot Youngs Motorsports Chevrolet for remainder of Truck Series season.
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      26. Daniel Suárez claims Busch Light Pole Award for Sundays Verizon 200 at the Brickyard.
      27. Kevin Harvick reveals he’s been racing with broken ribs.
      28. Rockenfeller to replace Gragson in next two races.
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      30. Lewis Hamilton proud of Mercedes’ car progress.
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Next Race: Watkins Glen

GO 7 & 8!!!!