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2023 NASCAR Truck Series Race Sixteen Richmond

Race number: 16
Trucks in the field: 36
Pole: Ty Majeski (98)
Outside pole: Corey Heim (11)
Stages: 70-70-110
Next race: Indianapolis
Weather: 91 degrees, feels like 101 degrees, 5 mph winds gusting to 12 mph. Rain and a thunderstorm starting in 5 min (1939) as pre-race ceremonies continue.MRN reports weather nearby. This is the final truck race of the regular season.

At 1940 the race is under a lightning hold for a strike within 8 miles.

2015 MRN reports they have given the ‘all clear’ and racing will begin in about 15 minutes.

Ty Majeski (98) wins stage one.

Ty Majeski (98) wins stage two.

Ty Majeski (98) gets popped for speeding and will have to start at the rear of the field.

Carson Hocevar (42) wins.

2023 Playoff Drivers:

      1. Corey Heim (11)
      2. Ty Majeski (98)
      3. Zane Smith (38)
      4. Ben Rhodes (99)
      5. Grant Enfinger (23)
      6. Christian Eckes (19)
      7. Carson Hocevar (42)
      8. Nick Sanchez (2)
      9. Matt DiBenedetto (25)
      10. Matt Crafton (88)

Ho hum race as most of the field played it safe trying to point their way into the playoffs. MRN tried to make it exciting. They were high energy, but there just wasn’t really much action. Disappointing finish.

Motorsport News:

      1. William Byron overcomes adversity in rain-shortened NASCAR Cup Series race to win at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
      2. Atlanta post-race inspection complete.
      3. 2024 NMPA Hall of Fame Class announced.
      4. Report: Corey LaJoie, Spire Motorsports nearing multi-year contract extension.
      5. NASCAR takes Garage 56 program to Goodwood Festival of Speed.
      6. Ty Majeski wins Slinger Nationals.
      7. NASCAR Announces Nominees for NASCAR Hall of Fame Class of 2024.
      8. Atlanta Motor Speedway TV ratings.
      9. Sad News – Greg Tester.
      10. Tony Stewart would still like to see Cup race at one of his raceways.
      11. Michael McDowell a favorite to replace Aric Almirola if he retires.
      12. Martin Truex Jr. scores third win of 2023 after dominant performance at New Hampshire Motor Speedway.
      13. New Hampshire post-race inspection complete.
      14. Martin Truex, Jr. has no comment on 2024 plans UPDATE.
      15. NASCAR issuing “stern communication” to teams to clean up restarts.
      16. Brian Flynn named Executive Vice President and General Manager at Sonoma Raceway.
      17. Shane van Gisbergen to make NASCAR return at Indy.
      18. Ryan Preece expects contract renewal with Stewart-Haas.
      19. Justin Haley joins Rick Ware Racing with a multi-year driver agreement.
      20. Bristol Motor Speedway unveils new renderings for the restoration of Nashville Fairgrounds Speedway.
      21. Conor Daly not planning more Cup races this season.
      22. Shane Van Gisbergen would be allowed to move to NASCAR in 2024 UPDATE.
      23. Kyle Busch wins CRC Brakleen 150 at Pocono Raceway, scores 100th win for Kyle Busch Motorsports.
      24. Pocono post-race inspection complete.
      25. Kyle Larson on incident with Denny Hamlin at Pocono: ‘I got used up’.
      26. New Hampshire TV ratings.
      27. Forbes: Report shows NASCAR’s financial health.
      28. Kevin “Bono” Manion named interim Crew Chief for Ty Dillon, Spire Motorsports team.
      29. Stanton Barrett driving for Emerling-Gase Motorsports at Road America.
      30. NASCAR will reexamine ways to get cars towed to pit road after Joey Logano’s issues at Pocono.
      31. Pocono TV Ratings UPDATE.
      32. Andretti Autosport considering NASCAR involvement.
      33. Mastermind of RSS Racing Rod Sieg opens up about NASCAR journey.
      34. Derek Kraus to practice and qualify for A.J. Allmendinger Saturday at Richmond.
      35. Joe Gibbs says Denny Hamlin will return next season UPDATE.
      36. LEGACY MOTOR CLUB Names Cal Wells III as Chief Executive Officer.
      37. Derek Lemke to make Truck debut with Reaume Brothers Racing at Richmond.
      38. Corey Heim is one start away from a CRAFTSMAN Truck Series Regular Season Championship.
      39. Katherine Legge competing in four road course races for SS GreenLight Racing.
      40. Layne Riggs tabbed to drive for Spire Motorsports in Indianapolis Truck Series race.
      41. UPDATE: CW to broadcast Xfinity Series races beginning in 2025.
      42. NASCAR Xfinity Series will have a new home on the CW Network starting in 2025.
      43. Transcript: Brian Herbst, Dennis Miller.
      44. Michael McDowells late bloomer career continues in an exciting resurgence.
      45. Teams to test short track package at Richmond this week.
      46. Tyler Reddick earns Busch Light Pole at Richmond.
      47. Sam Mayer wins first Xfinity Series race at his home track Road America.
      48. How to watch Camping World SRX Series on ESPN.
      49. Formula E driver sets indoor world speed record.
      50. Norris apologises for Verstappen trophy smash.
      51. 75 things for NASCAR’s 75th anniversary: Toughest drivers.
      52. Newgarden completes IndyCar sweep at Iowa.
      53. Ganassi exodus embodies IndyCar’s silliest of silly seasons.
      54. IndyCar takes strides to keep wheels attached.
      55. F1 calls for sanctions for cost cap breaches.
      56. Competitor dies during Maine road rally race.
      57. Dwyane Wade, one of many athletes to become owners, adds to his portfolio.
      58. Close shave: Lundgaard gets win, ditches ‘stache.

Next Race: Indianapolis (IRP)

GO Trucks!!!!