Christian Eckes scores overtime win in wild NASCAR Truck race at Atlanta: Christian Eckes finished where he started Saturday’s Fr8 208 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway—with a lot of turmoil in between. Eckes claimed his second victory in the series in overtime, choosing the bottom lane and front-row position for a restart on lap 136 of 137.(Read More)(3-18-2023)
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#19-Christian Eckes won the FR8 208 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway Saturday afternoon. The win is his first of the year, first win at Atlanta, and the second win of his career. It is the first Truck Series win for McAnally Hilgemann Racing.
#19-Eckes won the opening stage and led 35 of the 137 laps.
Rookie #2-Nick Sanchez finished second. #17-John Hunter Nemechek, #41-Bayley Currey, #99-Ben Rhodes, #25-Matt DiBenedetto, #4-Chase Purdy, #56-Timmy Hill, #88-Matt Crafton, and #51-Jack Wood were the remainder of the top-10.
Stage 2 was won by #88-Crafton. It was his first stage win since the 2020 season.
There were 17 lead changes among nine drivers and an event high 11 cautions for 58 yellow flag laps.
The average speed of the race was: 92.344 mph.
See race details at: Race Results, Driver Point Standings, Owner Point Standings, Cumulative Report, Penalty Report
Race Fast Facts – Atlanta
Christian Eckes won the Fr8 208, his second victory in 71 CRAFTSMAN Truck Series races.
This is his first victory and third top-10 finish in 2023.
This is his first victory and second top-10 finish in three races at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Nick Sanchez # (second) posted his first top-10 finish in one race at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It is his first top-10 finish in 2023.
John Hunter Nemechek(i) (third) posted his third top-10 finish in six races at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
Nick Sanchez (second) was the highest finishing rookie.
Christian Eckes leads the point standings by 5 points over Matt Crafton.
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Truck Series Driver Point Standings after Atlanta:
1) #19-Christian Eckes, 1 win
2) #38-Zane Smith, 1 win
3) #88-Matt Crafton, 126, +49
4) #98-Ty Majeski, 126, +46
5) #99-Ben Rhodes, 119, +42
6) #23-Grant Enfinger, 106, +29
7) #25-Matt DiBenedetto, 103, +26
8) #4-Chase Purdy, 97, +20
9) #42-Carson Hocevar, 79, +2
10) #15-Tanner Gray, 78, +1
11) #16-Tyler Ankrum, 77, -1
12) #11-Corey Heim, 71, -6
See the Driver Points Standings and the Owner Points Standings
Trucks to the rear: none
#38-Zane Smith will start from the pole for the FR8 208 NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway after qualifying was canceled due to race. The lineup was set according to the rule book.
#98- Majeski starts second, followed by #99-Rhodes, #19-Eckes, #42-Hocevar, #11-Heim, #23-Enfinger, #88-Crafton, #4-Purdy, and #25-DiBenedetto. 36 trucks were entered, so all made the race.
See the complete FR8 208 Starting Lineup.
Pit Stall Selections
Crew Rosters
Qualifying Order
There will be no practice at Atlanta.
The Entry List for the FR8 208 NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday has been released. There are 36 drivers/teams for 36 spots.
Notes: #17-Nemechek, #20-Maggio, #30-Vargas, #41-Currey, #46-Ogata.
Since 36 teams are entered, all will make the race. See the complete Entry List page.
Tandem Draft Stats – Atlanta
Goodyear Tire Notes
Weekend Event Schedule
