BRISTOL, Tenn. - Reigning champion Brett Moffitt opened the Gander Outdoors Truck Series playoffs by winning the caution-filled race at Bristol Motor Speedway on Thursday night.
Moffitt’s third victory of the season advances him to the next round.
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“It’s a huge weight lifted off our shoulders,” Moffitt said of the win. “We’ll go to the next two, try to win them and get as many playoff points as possible and focus on the Round of 6.”
Chandler Smith finished second. He was followed by Ross Chastain, Stewart Friesen and Grant Enfinger.
Stage 1 winner: Ross Chastain
Stage 2 winner: Brett Moffitt
Who had a good race: In just his third career series start, 17-year-old Chandler Smith finished a career-high second for Kyle Busch Motorsports. ... Ross Chastain won a stage and finished third, overcoming a pit road penalty.
Who had a bad race: Natalie Decker got spun by the tow truck as her truck was being pushed away during a caution. She finished 25th. … Johnny Sauter was involved in multiple cautions and finished 11th. ... Tyler Ankrum finished 20th, worst among the eight playoff drivers.
Next: The series races Aug. 25 at Canadian Tire Motorsports Park.
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