Xfinity Breakdown: Sammy Smith Gets 1st Career Win in United Rentals 200
Smith went from high school to Phoenix Raceway victory lane.
Smith went from high school to Phoenix Raceway victory lane.
Ryan Truex doesn’t get to race anywhere near as much as he’d like to. In his first race in eight months, Truex finished second to teammate Sammy Smith.
Smith wins in his 13th career start.
Nemechek will run full time, while Truex returns for another part-time schedule.
Austin Hill’s hometown win at Atlanta also came with some storylines to watch as the 2022 Xfinity Series season nears the playoffs.
After adding Atlanta to his Joe Gibbs Racing slate last-minute, Ryan Truex made the most of it and finished third.
Austin Hill’s second victory of 2022 came at his home track of Atlanta, where he held off last-lap runs from other Xfinity Series drivers to win.
It’s his first start with the team in 10 years.
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