It is Next Gen racing with these tires and this aero package there is no passing. It was pretty good, honestly. Elliott said of his leg. I dont know that the France family really wants us running big horsepower anymore. Joey Logano finished second despite having an average running position of 21.0 the worst average running position for a runner-up finisher in a Cup race since at least 2008, according to Racing Insights. I wish one of us would have won the race, but youll have that. They run nose to tail around the top. #NASCAR #NASCARPlayoffs #BristolMotorSpeedway #BristolNightRace. NASCAR measures things differently. 50 to go, Harvick remains all over the bumper of Elliott in the battle for the lead. Hamlin looked to Fridays Truck race as an example of how tire wear could be achievable. Sundays race had 1,305 positions change in 350 laps of green flag racing (out of 400 total laps). We have to try something different because we cant just have follow-the-leader racing. Its unfortunate, but when we had track position I think it showed that we had a really fast HaasTooling Ford Mustang, but you cant do those things. Top 10 is nothing to be too upset about, Elliott said after the 400-lap race at the historic half-mile track. Thats any time a car gets ahead of another car on the track whether the car being passed is on the same lap. If there was still a chance for horsepower changes for 2024, Andrews said: That decision needs to be made now. When the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series schedule was revealed, it was announced that the Spring Bristol race would be run on dirt. Bristol Motor Speedway, located in Bristol, TN is the home of the Bass Pro Shops Night Race and the Food City 500. And then fight hard with Larson. Chase Elliott; 5. The March 2015 Martinsville race had an average of 7.1 positions change per green flag lap. The question entering this race was how Elliott would feel after the event. Chase Elliott; 6. Racing Insights, which supplies statistics to NBC Sports, keeps track of positions changed per lap. Its the biggest thing just like Richmond. We got these Cup cars that somehow dont fall off a half a second in 80 laps. Chastain also looks at the tire as a key to impact the racing. That is a 47.9% decrease in positions gained per green flag lap from that March 2015 race to Sundays race. But it came on a day when, according to NASCARs statistics, there were more green flag passes than in either of last seasons two Martinsville races combined. The chicken or the egg? Justin Haley37. TV: Fox. The March 2015 Cup race at Martinsville had 2,688 green flag passes in 388 green flag laps for an average of 6.9 passes per lap. DISTANCE: The race is 500 laps (266.5 miles) on the .533-mile short track. I think were in the middle of an evolution of the tire, Chastain told NBC Sports. I was calling that tire in the restart zone for three laps Im like, Call it, this is our chance. We capitalized. We struggled every run but the last one, Elliott said. Racing Insights, which supplies statistics to NBC Sports, keeps track of positions changed per lap. Bristol Race Results (Stage 2) : 1. Larson restarts 8th as 7 stay out. ET. I was racing cars that I didnt think Id be racing, cars that in the past you would pass with ease. This win here today means a lot for everybody and, too, Hendrick Motorsports as well with everything that theyve everything that this kind of racetrack and trip means to them., Joey Logano Finished 2nd: Solid recovery for what the start of the race looked like. Hamlin looked to Fridays Truck race as an example of how tire wear could be achievable. I was teared up the whole last lap. Lap 138, Keselowski dives inside of Larson into turn one. The November 2020 race had 4.6 such changes per green flag lap. We were just so loose all day long, and then finally at the end we got it a whole lot better. Fall 2020 was good, spring 2021 dirt race sucked, fall 2021 concrete was awesome, spring 2022 dirt race sucked, last fall was meh cuz the package, concrete better William Byron finished third, erasing an 18-point deficit below the cutline entering Saturday to make the Round of 12. You didnt want to smash them out of the way, but it was really hard to move around., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Cup drivers say more changes are needed to improve short track racing, Winners and losers at Martinsville Speedway, Chase Elliott battles to 10th-place finish in return, What drivers said at Martinsville Speedway, Kyle Larson picked up his first career win at Bristol Motor Speedway, Tyler Reddick, Aric Almirola, Kurt Busch and Michael McDowell were eliminated, NASCAR started the trucks on wet weather tires, Elliott returned to racing six weeks after he broke his left tibia, MORE: Martinsville Cup results, driver points. 2018 #22 Joey Logano Shell Pennzoil Champion 1/24 Action NASCAR Diecast ARC. Larson works to his inside and pins him behind the lap car, Larson to the lead. Ryan Preece started on the pole and led the first 135 laps until a pit road speeding penalty put him at the back of the field and he never recovered, finishing 15th. Obviously, I was speeding, but I was like there is no way. Kyle Larson; 2. Hamlin has a flat right front into turn one. Drew made some great adjustments, and I thought we were arguably the best car. I was trying to beat them out and ultimately got snapped speeding. When you get the lead, you have to stay there. Asked by NBC Sports about increasing horsepower, Andrews said: When you start to make changes to that, it requires changes to a lot of parts and pieces. It was very questionable as to how the heavy Cup Series cars would take to an artificial dirt track. Top 10 is nothing to be too upset about, Elliott said after the 400-lap race at the historic half-mile track. I was racing in the 20s and we stayed out, Chastain said. The first elimination race of the NASCAR Cup Series playoffs takes place Saturday night at Bristol Motor Speedway, where four drivers will be cut from the post-season field. Theyre almost the same. The November 2015 Martinsville race had an average of 5.7 positions change per green flag lap. Larson has the lane wide open on the top. Christopher Bell30. Legacy Motor Club Noah Gragson finished 30th and was followed one spot behind by teammate Erik Jones. Watch more Sweet Mfg Race of the Week: https://bit.ly/3L6VzkROur Race of the Week presented by Sweet Manufacturing brings us to Attica Raceway Park, where th. I knew I was going to get bumped. Lap 91, Hamlin works to the outside of Larson. It was really hard to pass. Kyle Larson will start on the pole for Sunday night's Cup race on the dirt at Bristol Motor Speedway based on his performance in his qualifying race Saturday.The starting lineup was set by points. Green, Elliott leads Larson off turn two. I knew I was going to get bumped. He tires had been on for 50 more laps than the field. Noah Gragson, driver of the No. 3 Bass Pro Shops/Tracker Off Road Chevy team worked hard all day, and a 12th-place finish is pretty good considering how loose our Chevy was throughout the race and some of the strategy that played out. Really nice to be back and appreciate the warm welcome this weekend by everybody, so I appreciate that. Yeah, I thought it was five to 10 percent better even though theres still a really long way to go. ((3-29-2021) #51-Martin Truex Jr. won the Pinty's Dirt Truck Race NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway Monday afternoon in dominating fashion. We finally got it going there at the end, and I was able to make some passes and do things that I didnt really think Id be capable of doing, or at least of us fixing it to that degree here at the race track. I just needed to stay in the lead. That ultimately cost us the track position. So its been difficult. We finally got it going there at the end, and I was able to make some passes and do things that I didnt really think Id be capable of doing, or at least of us fixing it to that degree here at the race track. It means a lot to me, but I think more importantly, it means a lot to the whole Hendrick family and Hendrick Motorsports family. NASCAR started the trucks on wet weather tires, marking the first time wet weather tires had been used on an oval for a national series race. Bristol - Food City Dirt Race SUNDAY, MARCH 28TH 2021 | 3:30 PM ET Weekend Schedule Tickets Follow Live The Food City Dirt Race marks the 121st Cup race hosted by Bristol Motor Speedway. Its not like you have to have it super straight, so that was good.. I thought we were arguably the best car the first part of the race and then we got a little bit behind as the track changed and the car changed a little bit. So I was pleasantly surprised by that. Kyle Busch; Larson leads the field to the pit lane. Answer questions about your NASCAR race tour experience. BJ McLeod38. Ive been sitting on the couch for six weeks, so I think that probably hurt me more than anything. Its hard to pass., Ricky Stenhouse Jr. Finished 8th: It was kind of a crazy day. The April 2021 Martinsville race had an average of 4.5 positions changing per green flag lap. Just does not suit my driving style at all. Also, such passes can be recorded at any of the scoring loops on the track as opposed to only the start/finish line. But Mike Kelley (crew chief) and all the guys did a great job. With 35 laps to go, Elliott and Harvick were racing for the lead when they made contact that cut Elliott's left front tire. I never ever would have thought that I would win here at Martinsville. Atlanta and Darlington will both see an additional race this season, with the second swing through Darlington serving as the playoff opener on Sunday, Sept. 5. It wasnt an easy day for Elliott. So its a complicated question. Thats something that as a company we needed to go and run up front. Quin Houff35. You didnt want to smash them out of the way, but it was really hard to move around., Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window), Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window), Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window), Cup drivers say more changes are needed to improve short track racing, Winners and losers at Martinsville Speedway, Chase Elliott battles to 10th-place finish in return, What drivers said at Martinsville Speedway, NASCAR started the trucks on wet weather tires, Elliott returned to racing six weeks after he broke his left tibia, MORE: Martinsville Cup results, driver points. Ryan Blaney; 8. Tyler Reddick13. Sundays Cup race at Martinsville Speedway left questions about what NASCAR could do to change the racing and how soon it could happen. He clears him with ease, Blaney leads. It was about what I expected, so thats a good thing. So, it was fun at the end passing a lot of cars and getting up there, but still needed to be a little bit better, but overall, you know, proud of everybody for sticking with it and just grinding one out today., Denny Hamlin Finished 4th: The package was terrible its either the package or the tires. It was warm. It felt like we were definitely the best weve been here in a long time, so were really happy with our day., Bubba Wallace Finished 9th: Yeah, for sure. Elliott to the lead. I did think in the drivers seat you made a little bit more of a difference. Chase Elliott Elliott didnt count on a top-10 finish entering the race, his first back since suffering a broken leg. Well go on to next week and hopefully we can continue this speed and this momentum as a company. I feel like every time theres a test available, I get put on that list to test here because I struggle. $64.99. Brad Keselowski takes over 2nd. William Byron Byron was considered a favorite entering the race but failed to show up near the front and finished 23rd. That would stress his repaired leg. I couldnt do that. The November 2020 race had 4.6 such changes per green flag lap. Chicagoland and Kentucky have both been removed from the schedule - this is the first schedule release with tracks removed since 2005, when Rockingham was left off the slate. Thats a long-term decision for sure.. To figure out your Win Amount, take the odds and multiply by the amount wagered. Everybody knows what happened here so long ago, and I think everybody you know, thats on everybodys minds every time they come to Martinsville, so wish Rick was here (and) Linda, but weve got Jeff Gordon here. I could set them up, but I couldnt get the throttle down. And Paul (Wolfe) did a good job of getting some good changes to the Verizon Mustang to where it got competitive. Since Sundays race had 400 laps and most Martinsville races have 500 laps, another way to compare races is to look at the average number of position changes per lap. View Bristol results for the NASCAR Cup Series below. Larson started 28th after the heat races were cancelled due to rain and finished 35th. Brad Keselowski7. I think theyll have a tire that will better suit what were trying to do.. Until we get lap-time variation, Im going to keep harping and keeping saying it over and over and over. It was still obviously extremely hard to pass. Drivers brake with their left foot. I pride myself on not making mistakes, so that was pretty brutal there, but, like Ive said, we have a fast race car and really felt like we could have probably swept the stages and ran top three or top five. All four of its drivers advanced in the playoffs after Alex Bowman and William Byron were both in danger of elimination at Bristol, the third and final race of the first round when NASCAR cuts. Among a number of other changes detailed below, NASCAR has removed Chicagoland and Kentucky from the tracks it'll race on in 2021. Elliott returned to racing six weeks after he broke his left tibia in a snowboarding accident and finished 10th. It was the only shot I had, and I did everything I could, but it wasnt enough. Harrison Burton Burton caused the first on-track caution with a spin and finished 29th, two laps down. Elliott and Harvick run three wide through lap traffic. So its a complicated question. There were 10 lead changes in Sundays race but only three happened on the track. Its unfortunate, but when we had track position I think it showed that we had a really fast HaasTooling Ford Mustang, but you cant do those things. Next Gen racing is all about strategy, execution on pit road thats who wins. Some drivers again called for NASCAR to give them more horsepower to make passing less challenging. Martinsville winner Kyle Larson was glad to have Elliott back this weekend. 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