Each week, The Athletic asks the same 12 questions to a different race car driver. Up next: Joe Gibbs Racing’s John Hunter Nemechek, who is currently third in the Xfinity Series point standings. This person says: “I really don’t like my job and it doesn’t pay great, but it allows me to coach middle school and high school track in …
RICHMOND, Va. — Chandler Smith is feeling great in the NASCAR Truck Series playoffs. Just over a week after he and his wife welcomed a baby, Chandler Smith Jr., the driver took the lead on pit road after the first stage and dominated the rest of the way to win at Richmond Raceway on Saturday night. Majeski led the last …
WATKINS GLEN, N.Y. — Pole-sitter Austin Hill won the NASCAR Truck Series race at Watkins Glen International on Saturday, taking the victory when lightning struck nearby and rain halted the race with 11 laps to go. It’s really special to get a win at Watkins Glen.” It was the final event of the regular season for the Truck Series and …
LONG POND, Pa. — John Hunter Nemechek stole a win from Kyle Busch then swiped his traditional victory move. Nemechek beat Busch down the stretch and raced to his fifth Truck Series victory this season, earning bragging rights for Kyle Busch Motorsports on Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Three for five against Kyle is pretty good odds.” Nemechek, who dropped down …