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2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Thirteen Portland

Cars in field: 38
Pole: Sam Mayer (1)
Outside Pole: Shane Van Gisbergen (97)
Stages: 25-25-25
Weather: Cloudy, 67°F, Wind 0 mph, Gusts 5 mph

Listening to this race and watching the truck series race since they’re on at the same time due to weather at Gateway.

Justin Allgaier (7) wins stage one.

Justin Allgaier (7) wins stage two.

Restarting on lap 66 of 75 with Justin Allgaier (7) and Shane ‘SVG’ Van Gisbergen (97) at eh front followed by Sam Mayer (1) and Sheldon Creed (18), Chandler Smith (81) and Ryan Truex (20).

Sheldon Creed (18) has to serve a penalty for a restart violation.

Caution on lap 66 of 75. The tire barrier is halfway across the Brandon Jones (9) car. Chandler Smith (81) has reportedly blown the motor off turn 12.

Brennan Poole (44) spun, probably, in the engine oil from Chandler Smith (81) and hit the Blaine Perkins (29) who hit the 9 of Brandon Jones, then Ryan Ellis (43), Andre Castro (14) also went around.

Restarting on lap 71 of 75 with Justin Allgaier (7), Shane Van Gisbergen (97), Sam Mayer (1), Sammy Smith (8), Ryan Truex (20), Parker Kligerman (48), Ed Jones (24), AJ Allmendinger (16), Cole Custer (00) and Parker Retzlaff (31) up front.

MRN reports there was a coyote on the frontstretch that made its way under the grandstands. The teams are joking they’re looking for Bugs Bunny now.

Sam Mayer (1) loses a tired on lap 72 of 75, but manages to get off the track without bringing out the caution.

SVG takes the white flag just ahead of Justin Allgaier (7).

Shane Van Gisbergen (97) wins.

Justin Allgaier (7) finishes 0.941 seconds behind SVG. He had a couple wiggles on the final lap and steadily lost contact with SBG from that point forward.

SVG is doing a massive burnout. He did doughnuts, the smoked them down the track.

Chandler Smith (81) and Sammy Smith (8) are reportedly having angry words on pit road. MRN reports they shook hands then walked away.

Justin Allgaier said he was really loose on restarts. He also said he was angry with himself.He says he probably overdrove it trying to get back to SVG which didn’t help his cause.

SVG signed a white helmet rugby ball then kicked it into the grandstands.

Congrats to Ed Jones (24) on a fifth place finish. He will be back in the next weeks at Sonoma.

MRN reports SVG flattened the tires so he can’t drive the car to Victory Lane. They’re going to have to try to push the car into Victory Lane.

Motorsport News:

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      9. Vicente Salas to pilot McAnally Hilgemann Racing truck at World Wide Technology Raceway.
      10. ‘I just want to win more TT races’ – Michael Dunlop.
      11. Penske alliance benefitting AJ Foyt Racing’s IndyCar aims – Ferrucci.
      12. Tommy Baldwin Racing announces Bugsy Stevens tribute scheme for New Hampshire.
      13. IndyCar issues grid penalties to Rahal, Simpson.
      14. Jerome Roussel: FIA interested in South American Baja Cup, updating Stock and SSV regulations.
      15. Pietro Fittipaldi is fueled by 5-Hour Energy and lots of carbs.
      16. F1 boss: Vegas GP will be less disruptive in 2024.
      17. Meyer Shank Racing switching to Helio Castroneves based on shaky Leaders Circle race.
      18. Penske’s Tim Cindric watched Indy 500 from Charlotte condo: ‘More odd than sad’.
      19. Ocon slams ‘gross distortions’ after Gasly crash.
      20. Hickman and Todd star in Isle of Man TT qualifying.
      21. IndyCar Detroit: Palou leads O’Ward in opening practice.
      22. Ocon has received ‘hurtful’ abuse since collision.
      23. Nick Tandy Wins IMSA Pole At Detroit.
      24. 2024 Detroit Grand Prix kicks off with ‘thrilling’ free day for downtown races.
      25. Tristan Vautier’s IndyCar Whirlwind in Detroit.
      26. Brandon Jones on Pole for ARCA West at Portland.
      27. Ty Majeski Wins Truck Pole at Gateway, 3rd Pole of 2024.
      28. 2024 Baja 500: Jason McNeil, Tim Herbst withdraw trucks after qualifying crashes.
      29. William Sawalich Wins ARCA West Race at Portland.
      30. Tank biathlon cancelled again for 2024.
      31. Esteban Ocon Breaks Silence After Monaco Incident.
      32. Michael McDowell lands Gateway pole for third of 2024 season.
      33. Carl Edwards talks about his retirement; running Cup again.
      34. IndyCar Detroit: Herta tops FP2 as Ferrucci and Kirkwood clash.
      35. Helio Castroneves explains why MSR benched Tom Blomqvist.
      36. Dunlop wins Supersport to equal all-time TT record.
      37. Ferrucci shoves Kirkwood in pitlane over “dickish” IndyCar move.
      38. Michael McDowell Sets New Gateway Record in 3rd Pole of 2024.
      39. Santino Ferrucci, Andretti drivers get physical after on-track practice incident.
      40. Santino Ferrucci shoves Kyle Kirkwood, feuds with Colton Herta in Detroit practice: ‘That guy’s a head case’.
      41. Sam Mayer Claims Portland Track Record, Wins 1st 2024 Pole.
      42. IndyCar Detroit: Herta beats Palou to pole by 0.152s.
      43. Prock, Kalitta, Enders hold No. 1s at NHRA New England Nationals.
      44. Josef Newgarden, Team Penske Agree to Multi-Year Extension.
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      49. Shane van Gisbergen scores first Xfinity Series victory at Portland.
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      51. Newgarden signs multi-year extension to remain with Team Penske.
      52. Stewart-Haas Racing Pressing On Amid Looming Closure.
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      56. Herta, after clash with Ferrucci, takes Detroit pole.
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Next Race: Sonoma

GO 7 & 97!!!!