Heartbreak for CarsonHocevar as JHNemechek wins the NASCAR_Trucks Series race at Kansas with a last-lap pass, eliminating both Hocevar and former series champion Matt Crafton from the playoffs: NASCAR
Hocevar, who had struggled much of the race, made his final stop for gas on Lap 80 of 134 and tried to hang to the end and grab the win, which would be his only way to move on in the playoffs.Nemechek, the first car on new tires, moved into second and eight seconds behind with 14 laps remaining.
“We came in really good points-race but we were able to get some more playoff points and it puts us in a good spot. We have some momentum on our side heading into Bristol. Hocevar and Matt Crafton ended up ninth and 10th in the playoffs standings and the first two eliminated with the conclusion of the first round.Advancing to the next round of the Truck Series playoffs are Nemechek, Zane Smith, Chandler Smith, Ty Majeski, Enfinger, Stewart Friesen, Ben Rhodes and Christian Eckes.Following the break between Stages 2 and 3, the lead-lap cars all pit with Nemechek the first off pit road.
With 25 laps to go, Hocevar remained out from but Nemechek – on new tires – was closing fast and back to fifth.Nemechek ended up claiming the Stage 2 win under caution as Bayley Currey spun late in the stage.Following the break between Stages 1 and 2, the lead-lap trucks all pit with Nemechek the first off pit road.With 15 laps to go in the stage, Nemechek remained out front but had complained about the possibility of a loose wheel. Eckes was second and Zane Smith moved up to third.
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