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2022 NASCAR Truck Series Race Sixteen Pocono

Congratulations to Todd ‘The Onion’ Bodine (62) who will make his 800th NASCAR series start today. This is the last race of the regular season. Thirty-six trucks will take the green flag under sunny skies in Pocono. Qualifying was rained out yesterday so the field will line up based on the ‘qualifying metric’. Zane Smith (38) and Chandler Smith (18) start at the front of the field. The stages for today’s race are 15-15-30.

The qualifying metric is apparently some combination of finishing order and driver’s points. NASCAR complicated the traditional teams starting based on owner’s points. Then again that was an odd method of determining running order also. There may be a better way, though this way may be good. Maybe I missed the clear explanation of it.

Caution on lap 1 of 60 for a slide by Jack Wood (24).

Caution on lap 6 of 30 for a spin by Dean Thompson (40).

Caution on lap 11 of 60 for a spin by Todd Bodine (62). Bodine was then hit by a sliding Tyler Hill (5), and then Jack Wood (24). Bodine’s crew looks over the truck in his pit stall, then Onion heads to the garage.

Stage one ends under caution with Chandler Smith (18) at the front of the field.

Stage two ends with Christian Eckes (98) at the front of the field as leader Chandler Smith (18) pits prior to stage end.

Caution on lap 42 of 60 for a spin by Spencer Boyd (12).

Restarting on lap 46 of 60 with Ryan Preece (17) and Chandler Smith (18) at the head of the field.

Chandler Smith (18) gets the early lead.

When I look up the television broadcast seems to be focused the battles for third through sixth as the last fifteen laps of the race proceed.

Chandler Smith takes the white flag.

Chandler Smith (18) easily wins.

Boring event and not overly competitive. Only memorable for Todd Bodine’s 800th race really.

The playoffs field has been set:

      1. Zane Smith (38)
      2. Chandler Smith (18)
      3. John Hunter Nemechek (4)
      4. Stewart Friesen (52)
      5. Ty Majeski (66)
      6. Christian Eckes (98)
      7. Ben Rhodes (99)
      8. Carson Hocevar (42)
      9. Grant Enfinger (23)
      10. Matt Crafton (89)

Motorsport News:

      1. Justin Allgaier Snags Xfinity Pole at Pocono.
      2. Christopher Bell tames the Magic Mile securing first win of 2022 at Hew Hampshire Motor Speedway.
      3. Pruett gets first Top Fuel win for Stewart Racing.
      4. New Hampshire Post-Race Inspection Complete.
      5. Sad News – Wayne Watercutter.
      6. Zane Smith Looks to Clinch Regular Season Championship at Pocono.
      7. Layne Riggs to Make Truck Debut at Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park.
      8. New Hampshire TV Ratings.
      9. Joe Graf Jr. Temporarily Stepping Out of No. 07 Car.
      10. Chicago to Host First-Ever NASCAR Cup Series Street Race in 2023.
      11. NASCAR Officially Announces Chicago Street Course for 2023.
      12. Mason Filippi Returning to DGM Racing at Indy Road Course.
      13. Cup Series Not Returning to Road America in 2023.
      14. Joe Gibbs Racing Gives Update on Kyle Busch’s 2023 Status UPDATES.
      15. New Hampshire Penalties Announced.
      16. Nick Sanchez to Drive the No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet in Upcoming Races.
      17. Sad News – John Soares.
      18. Kyle Larson Wins Best Driver ESPY.
      19. Kurt Busch Hints at Possible NASCAR Retirement Following 2023 Season.
      20. NASCAR Prepared to Offer Teams Bigger Cut of TV Revenue in Next Deal.
      21. Todd Bodine Makes 800th NASCAR Start at Pocono.
      22. Matt DiBenedetto Returning to Rackley WAR in 2023.
      23. Vettel intends to remain in F1 next year.
      24. Hamilton names Alonso as his toughest rival in F1.
      25. Perez calls for lifetime bans for abusive F1 spectators.
      26. Sainz set for grid penalty at French GP.
      27. Verstappen: F1 must keep ‘iconic’ tracks.
      28. Wolff: No F1 drive for FE champ De Vries.
      29. Palou: Wasn’t lying about being happy at Ganassi.
      30. Pruett leads NHRA Top Fuel qualifying at Sonoma.
      31. Hamilton: One F1 team stalling on diversity charter.
      32. Williams boss hails U.S. driver prospect Sargeant.
      33. Sainz, Magnussen to start from back of grid.
      34. “In my head you’re either going to win or the worst can happen” – Glenn Irwin.
      35. W Series: Jamie Chadwick wins again in France to extend lead.
      36. Joe Graf Jr. taking family leave, Cole Custer fills in for Pocono.
      37. NAPA, Chase Elliott Re-Up in Multi-Year Agreement.
      38. Sammy Smith Earns ARCA Pole at Pocono.
      39. Michael Waltrip Starts 1st for Heat 1 in SRX Finale.
      40. Taylor Gray Wins Shortened ARCA General Tire Delivers 200 at Pocono.
      41. Michele Beretta, Loris Spinelli Win Watkins Glen GT World Challenge America Poles.
      42. Greg Anderson’s 2022 NHRA Season-Woes Continue At Mile High Nationals.
      43. Leaked Document Purportedly Shows NASCAR Planning A Demonstration Race Using Prototype Electric Vehicles Before The Clash In 2023.
      44. Rahal after best result of 2022: “P4 feels like a win”.
      45. Colton Herta hindered by hair after IndyCar headsock failure.
      46. Rosenqvist casts doubt on whether Palou will race in 2023.
      47. Malukas “obsessed” with IndyCar, no wish to race anything else.
      48. Iowa IndyCar: Power, Newgarden on front row for both races.
      49. Tempers Get the Best of Austin Dillon & Brad Keselowski at Loudon.
      50. Tyler Reddick Opens up on Decision to Choose 23XI Racing.
      51. Weather Forecast for NASCAR Weekend at Pocono Raceway.
      52. WWE Takes Over NASCAR Cup Series Car at Pocono Raceway.
      53. Mike Joy & Larry McReynolds Weigh In on Chicago Street Race.
      54. NASCAR Penalizes Austin Cindric’s Team After New Hampshire.
      55. Todd Bodine Achieves NASCAR Feat Years in the Making.
      56. The Camping World Truck Series Playoff Field is Set.
      57. George Kurtz Wins Watkins Glen GT America Race No. 1.
      58. Mercedes boss: Qualifying woe ‘like slap in face’.
      59. Browning wins from GB3 pole again at Spa.
      60. Jacques Villeneuve to run NASCAR race at Trois-Rivières.
      61. See why a NASCAR driver’s mansion north of Charlotte has a nearly $16 million price tag.
      62. ‘Poor execution’: Chase Elliott reacts to runner-up finish.
      63. Petty and Letarte break down the Austin Dillon, Brad Keselowski beef.
      64. 1-on-1 with Ben Kennedy: NASCAR street racing in Chicago.
      65. Ben Kennedy: Street courses gives NASCAR ability ‘to go into new markets’.
      66. NASCAR driver Kurt Busch on Chicago street race and driving with Bubba Wallace.
      67. De Vries to replace Hamilton in FP1 in France.
      68. ‘I’m happy where I am’ – Palou.
      69. Blaney seeking a win for more than just a Playoff spot.
      70. McElrea declared Iowa Lights winner after Lundqvist penalty.

Next Race: Indianapolis

GO Trucks!!!!