Xfinity Series Recap: 2024 ToyotaCare 250 (Richmond Raceway)
Chandler Smith won the race, leading 87 laps and finishing strong with an ARP of 2.89 and GR-LR of 3.76. Aric Almirola and Taylor Gray finished second and third, respectively, delivering impressive performances.
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The race saw Chandler Smith take a dominant victory, leading 87 laps and finishing first after starting fourth. Smith's average running position (ARP) of 2.89 was bolstered by a net gain rating (GR-LR) of 3.76, indicating a strong performance without meaningful loss of positions. Following a strong start, Aric Almirola used consistent pace to finish second, leading an impressive 119 laps with an ARP of 2.55 and a net rating of 3.04. Third place went to Taylor Gray, who moved up from 27th to finish on the podium, with a notable ARP of 11.46 and a GR-LR of 2.36, showcasing his ability to gain positions in a wild race.
Corey Heim and Jesse Love rounded out the top five. Heim demonstrated reliability by leading 19 laps and maintaining an ARP of 6.74 and a net rating of 2.51. Jesse Love navigated the field from an eighth starter, finishing fifth with an ARP of 9.14 and a GR-LR of 1.49. Bubba Pollard's sixth-place finish was notable, coming from a 37th starting position with an ARP of 17.07 and a gain rating of 1.93, showing his ability to make significant gains in the race's wild dynamics.
A late-race caution impacted several drivers, including Justin Allgaier, who despite a solid ARP of 4.23 and leading 40 laps, finished 11th due to a spoiled average position. Brandon Jones also saw his race spoiled by mechanical issues, descending to 37th after running consistently in the top five early on. The race turned into a bonanza of position changes, especially for drivers like Parker Retzlaff and Austin Hill, who showed promise early but faced challenges towards the end.