Kyle Busch wins 58th Gander Trucks race at Homestead-Miami: It almost appeared that Kyle Busch having to start last – and going a lap down – in Saturday night’s Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway was akin to the NASCAR Gander & RV Outdoors Truck Series all-time winningest driver giving everyone a head-start. But even that challenge wasn’t enough to keep Busch from victory. He added to his record series win total – extending that mark of excellence to 58 trophies, taking the checkered flag 2.847-seconds ahead of Tyler Ankrum, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott and Johnny Sauter in a dramatic final restart with six laps remaining.(Read More)(6-13-2020)
#51-Kyle Busch won the Baptist Health 200 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway after starting the race at the rear of the field for a pre-race inspection penalty. The win is third at Homestead, second of the year, and 58th of his career.
#26-Tyler Ankrum, #44-Ross Chastain, #24-Chase Elliott, #13-Johnny Sauter, #38-Todd Gilliland, #16-Austin Hill, #18-Christian Eckes, #88-Matt Crafton, and #45-Ty Majeski.
There were 8 lead changes among 6 drivers and 7 cautions for 34 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 105.435mph.
See race details at: Race Results, Drivers Points Standings, Owners Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report
Race Fast Facts – Homestead
Kyle Busch(i) won the 25th Annual Baptist Health 200, his 58th victory in 155 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series races.
This is his second victory and third top-10 finish in 2020.
This is his third victory and eighth top-10 finish in 10 races at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Tyler Ankrum (second) posted his first top-10 finish in three races at Homestead-Miami Speedway. It is his first top-10 finish in 2020.
Ross Chastain(i) (third) posted his fourth top-10 finish in eight races at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Christian Eckes (eighth) was the highest finishing rookie.
Kyle Busch now has 211 NASCAR national series wins (Cup 56, Xfinity 97, Gander Trucks 58) – most all-time.
This is the 11th series win for a Toyota at Homestead-Miami Speedway (series-most).
This is the sixth victory for Kyle Busch Motorsports at Homestead-Miami Speedway (series-most).
(NASCAR)(6-13-2020)
Truck Series Playoff Standings after Homestead:
1) #98-Grant Enfinger (2 wins), 161
2) #16-Austin Hill, 209
3) #18-Christian Eckes, 165, -44
4) #99-Ben Rhodes, 161, -48
5) #38- Todd Gilliland, 148, -61
6) #21-Zane Smith, 147, 62
7) #13-Johnny Sauter, 140, -69
8) #23-Brett Moffitt, 137, -72
9) #2-Sheldon Creed, 135, -74
10) #26-Tyler Ankrum, 133, -76
See the Driver Point Standings and Owners Points Standings
#16-Austin Hill will start from the pole for the Baptist Health 200 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race at Homestead-Miami Speedway. #51-Kyle Busch, #98-Grant Enfinger, #18-Christian Eckes, #99-Ben Rhodes, #21-Zane Smith, #19-Derek Kraus, #2-Sheldon Creed, #23-Brett Moffitt, and #13-Johnny Sauter.
The lineup was set by random draw based on owner points. The #83-Ray Ciccarelli withdrew, dropping the field to 39 trucks. He is now in the #49 in place of originally entered Bailey Currey.
See the complete Baptist Health 200 Starting Lineup.(6-11-2020)
Pitstalls
Setting pit selection, the starting line-up and a modified competition caution procedure for upcoming races:
Starting lineup:
- Positions 1 -10: The first 10 NGROTS Teams based on the Adverse Conditions Line Up Eligibility will be assigned starting positions 1st – 10th using a random draw.
- Positions 11 – 21: The next 11 NGROTS Teams based on the Adverse Conditions Line Up eligibility will be assigned starting positions 11- 21 using a random draw.
- positions 22 – 32: The next 11 NGROTS Teams based on the Adverse Conditions Line Up eligibility will be assigned starting positions 22nd – 32nd using a random draw.
- Any vehicles that are eligible for the Event in position 33rd – 40th will be assigned starting positions based on their order of eligibility.
Entry List for the Baptist Health 200 NASCAR Gander RV Outdoors Truck Series race at Homestead Miami Speedway is posted, 40 teams/drivers are listed.
See the full entry list on the Entry List (pdf)
UPDATE: The #83 of Ray Ciccarelli has withdrawn.
Goodyear Fast Facts — Homestead
