TC Daily Pit Stop: Justin Allgaier Takes Xfinity Win at Michigan; Kyle Sieg Walks Away From Scary Flip on Last Lap; Hamlin Inherits Cup Pole Due to Rain; Creed, Mayer to Haas; Sunday TV Schedule
TC Daily Pit Stop: Sunday, August 18, 2024
Justin Allgaier Holds Field Back in NASCAR Overtime at Michigan
Justin Allgaier, unlike the majority of the field, had no worries about how much fuel was in his tank in the closing laps in Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway. As a result, the driver of the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet Camaro was able to be aggressive as he peddled his way past Sheldon Creed and John Hunter Nemechek to take the race lead with 20 laps to go.
Allgaier, who led a race-high 37 laps in the 128-lap event, would have to endure an overtime restart and challenge from Sheldon Creed, who is still seeking his first career win. Allgaier would have the advantage on the final lap as a nasty wreck ensued behind him. With the caution coming out, the field was frozen, and Allgaier was awarded the race win.
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Kyle Sieg Walks Away From Wild Flip on Last Lap at Michigan
Kyle Sieg was fortunate to walk away from a scary crash on the final lap of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan, where his No. 28 RSS Racing Ford Mustang Dark Horse got airborne, did a pirouette in the air, and then landed on its roof before slamming into the inside retaining wall.
"I closed my eyes when I was about to flip upside down. Just tough,” Sieg explained after being checked and released from the infield care center. “It's a scary ride. I'm glad I'm alright. Knocked the wind out of me there. Just glad I'm alright."
OTHER CABO WABO 250 VIDEO HIGHLIGHTS
Video: Sheldon Creed Spins From Lead at Michigan
Video: Austin Hill Spins From Third After Attempting Aggressive Move on Restart
Video: Riley Herbst SLAMS Outside Wall at Michigan; Collects Jones, Mayer, and Custer
Bowman Gray Stadium Set to Host 2025 Edition of ‘The Clash’
For the first time since 1971, the NASCAR Cup Series will compete in an event at Bowman Gray Stadium in Winston-Salem, NC as the legendary short track affectionately known as “The Madhouse” will serve as the host venue for the 2025 edition of “The Clash” on Sunday, February 2, 2025. The event will be televised by FOX.
Denny Hamlin Starting First After Qualifying Wash Out at Michigan
Denny Hamlin will start from the pole for the second NASCAR Cup Series race in a row, this time thanks to Mother Nature, who washed out qualifying on Saturday, which led the lineup to be set by the NASCAR Performance Metric. Tyler Reddick will join Hamlin on the front row of Sunday’s FireKeepers Casino 400 at Michigan.
Sheldon Creed, Sam Mayer to Run Full Xfinity Schedule with Haas Factory Team in 2025
Sheldon Creed and Sam Mayer will move to the Haas Factory Team in 2025 to serve as the organization’s two NASCAR Xfinity Series drivers. Creed will pilot the No. 00 Ford while Mayer will run the No. 41 machine.
NASCAR and ARCA TV Schedule: Sunday, August 18, 2024
