The2021 UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics was the 18thstock car race of the2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series, the 24th iteration of the event, and the final and thus cutoff race for the Round of 10 for the playoffs. The race was held on Thursday, September 16, 2021 inBristol, Tennessee atBristol Motor Speedway, a 0.533 miles (0.858 km) permanent oval racetrack. The race took 200 laps to complete. In a wild finish that saw multiple lead changes in the final laps of the race,Chandler Smith ofKyle Busch Motorsports would win his first ever race in theNASCAR Camping World Truck Series, after bothSheldon Creed, who had dominated the race, andJohn Hunter Nemechek had issues on the final restart.[1] To fill in the rest of the podium positions,Grant Enfinger ofThorSport Racing andJohn Hunter Nemechek ofKyle Busch Motorsports would finish 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
Race details | |||
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Race 18 of 22 of the2021 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series | |||
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Date | September 16, 2021 | ||
Official name | UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics | ||
Location | Bristol, Tennessee,Bristol Motor Speedway | ||
Course | Permanent racing facility | ||
Course length | 0.533 miles (0.858 km) | ||
Distance | 200 laps, 106.6 mi (171.6 km) | ||
Scheduled distance | 200 laps, 106.6 mi (171.6 km) | ||
Average speed | 59.479 miles per hour (95.722 km/h) | ||
Pole position | |||
Driver | GMS Racing | ||
Grid positions set by competition-based formula | |||
Most laps led | |||
Driver | Sheldon Creed | GMS Racing | |
Laps | 189 | ||
Winner | |||
No. 18 | Chandler Smith | Kyle Busch Motorsports | |
Television in the United States | |||
Network | Fox Sports 1 | ||
Announcers | Vince Welch,Michael Waltrip,Kurt Busch | ||
Radio in the United States | |||
Radio | Motor Racing Network |
The two drivers that were cut from the playoffs from this race wereAustin Hill ofHattori Racing Enterprises andTodd Gilliland ofFront Row Motorsports.[2][3]
Background
editTheBristol Motor Speedway, formerly known asBristol International Raceway andBristol Raceway, is aNASCARshort track venue located inBristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961. Despite its short length, Bristol is among the most popular tracks on the NASCAR schedule because of its distinct features, which include extraordinarily steep banking, an all concrete surface, twopit roads, andstadium-like seating. It has also been named one of the loudest NASCAR tracks.
Entry list
editStarting lineup
editQualifying was determined by a metric qualifying system based on the previous race, the2021 In It To Win It 200 and owner's points. As a result,Sheldon Creed ofGMS Racing won the pole.[4]
Race results
editStage 1 Laps:
Stage 2 Laps:
Stage 3 Laps:
References
edit- ^"Chandler Smith wins at Bristol for 1st Trucks win".ESPN.com. September 17, 2021. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2021.
- ^"Todd Gilliland misses next round: 'It's honestly heartbreaking' - video Dailymotion".Dailymotion. September 17, 2021. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2021.
- ^Austin Hill on elimination wreck: ‘It’s all on me’ - NASCAR Truck Videos, retrievedSeptember 28, 2021
- ^Tomlinson, Joy (September 15, 2021)."Sheldon Creed Secures Bristol Truck Pole".www.frontstretch.com. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2021.
- ^"2021 UNOH 200 presented by Ohio Logistics - The Third Turn".www.thethirdturn.com. RetrievedSeptember 28, 2021.
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