Matt DiBenedetto Wins At Talladega, His First Career NASCAR National Series Win: It took a lot of last lap gumption on the Talladega (Ala.) Superspeedway high banks and an official “race finish review” afterward, but longtime competitor Matt DiBenedetto earned his first NASCAR national series race victory in Saturday’s Chevy Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race.(Read More)(10-1-2022)
#25-Matt DiBenedetto won the Chevy Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway. The win is his first at Talladega, his first of the season, and the first of his career. The race went into overtime, setting up a dramatic finish. On the final lap, the lead swapped hands numerous times before a wreck broke out heading toward the finish line. The caution fell, freezing the field. #25-DiBenedetto was pushed below the yellow line, while #32-Bret Holmes rode the high lane. It appeared Holmes narrowly beat DiBenedetto to the line, but NASCAR reviewed video at the time of caution, declaring DiBenedetto the winner.
#99-Ben Rhodes was scored in second with #32-Holmes in third. #17-Ryan Preece, #98-Christian Eckes, #1-Hailie Deegan, #61-Chase Purdy, #91-Colby Howard, #75-Parker Kligerman, and #16-Tyler Ankrum were the remainder top-10.
Playoff drivers not within the top-10: #18-Chandler Smith, 14th, #38-Zane Smith, 17th, #52-Stewart Friesen, 20th, #4-John Hunter Nemechek, 24th, and #23-Grant Enfinger, 29th.
There was a scary accident early in the race, on lap 19, just before the end of stage 1. #3-Jordan Anderson’s Chevrolet burst into flames and slammed the inside wall. He quickly climbed from the burning machine, but was taken to the infield care center and later airlifted to Birmingham for treatment for burns.
#18-Chandler Smith won stages 1 and 2.
There were 25 lead changes among 11 drivers and nine cautions for 36 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 114.286mph.
See race details at: Race Results, Driver Points Standings, Owner Points Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report
Race Fast Facts – Talladega
Matt DiBenedetto won the 17th Annual Chevy Silverado 250, his first victory in 21 Camping World Truck Series races.
This is his first victory and seventh top-10 finish in 2022.
This is his first victory and first top-10 finish in one race at Talladega Superspeedway.
Ben Rhodes (P) (second) posted his second top-10 finish in seven races at Talladega Superspeedway.
It is his 11th top-10 finish in 2022.
Bret Holmes (third) posted his first top-10 finish in two races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Jack Wood (19th) was the highest finishing rookie.
Chandler Smith (P) leads the point standings by 12 points over Zane Smith (P).
(NASCAR)(10-1-2022)
Truck Series Driver Point Standings after Talladega:
1) #66-Ty Majeski, 1 win
2) #18-Chandler Smith, 3116, +30
3) #38-Zane Smith, 3104, +18
1) #66-Ty Majeski, 1 win
2) #18-Chandler Smith, 3116, +30
3) #38-Zane Smith, 3104, +18
4) #99-Ben Rhodes, 3089, +3
Would miss the Round of 4:
5) #52-Stewart Friesen,3086, -3
8) # 98-Christian Eckes, 3086, – 3
7) #4-John Hunter Nemechek, 3084, -5
8) #23-Grant Enfinger, 3060, – 29
See the Driver Point Standings and the Owner Point Standings.
Pitstalls
#4-John Hunter Nemechek won the Cometic Gasket pole for the Chevy Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway with speed of 177.732 mph for his seventh pole of the year, first at Talladega and the ninth of his career. #18-Chandler Smith will start second, followed by #42-Carson Hocevar, #38-Zane Smith, #88-Matt Crafton, #66-Ty Majeski, #91-Colby Howard, #19-Derek Kraus, #3-Jordan Anderson, and #17-Ryan Preece in the top-10.
Playoff drivers not in the top-10: #98-Christian Eckes, 13th, #99-Ben Rhodes, 15th, #23-Grant Enfinger, 16th, and #52-Stewart Friesen, 18th.
Did not qualify: #46 Tim Viens, #12 Spencer Boyd, #33 Jason White, and #43 Natalie Decker.
See the complete Chevy Silverado 250 Starting Lineup and check out the complete Qualifying Results.(9-30-2022)
Talladega Superspeedway – Qualifying Fast Facts:
John Hunter Nemechek (P) won the Pole Award for the 17th Annual Chevy Silverado 250 with a lap of 53.567 seconds, 178.767 mph.
This is his ninth pole in 145 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series races.
This is his seventh pole and 14th top-10 start in 2022.
This is his first pole in seven races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Chandler Smith (P) (second) posted his 17th top-10 start of 2022 and his third in three races at Talladega Superspeedway.
Carson Hocevar (third) posted his second top-10 start at Talladega Superspeedway. It is his 14th in 21 races this season.
Corey Heim (P) (12th) was the fastest qualifying rookie.
(NASCAR Statistics)(9-30-2022)
Qualifying Order
Crew Rosters
The Entry List for the Chevy Silverado 250 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series race at Talladega Superspeedway has been released. There are 41 drivers/teams for 36 spots. Since 41 teams are entered, five will miss the race.
Some notes: #04-Roper, #13-Sauter, #20-Retzlaff, #28-Dauzat, #43-Decker, #84-Greenfield.
See the complete Entry List.
Goodyear Tire Notes
2022 Qualifying Procedures
