The AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400 meant the return of ovals! (Photo Credit: Dover Motor Speedway | X)
AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400
Rain washed out practice and qualifying for the AutoTrader EchoPark Automotive 400. Thus, the lineup was set per the rulebook. This put Chase Elliott on the pole.
From there, he went on to win the opening stage. However, it would be Joe Gibbs Racing driver, Christopher Bell, who won the second stage.
With about 85 to go, drivers began to mention rain falling.
About 20 laps later, it was enough for NASCAR to put out the caution. But as quickly as the rain came, the sun was back out, and the race resumed with 57 to go.
After that, it was a two-man show as Denny Hamlin and Bell battled it out for the next 40 laps.
With 17 to go, Ross Chastain crashed, bringing out the yellow. However, the red was immediately displayed as a downpour came over the track.
After nearly an hour, and once the track was dry, the racing resumed.
It took two Overtimes, but ultimately, Hamlin came out victorious.
Rich MARvelous Move of the Race
The Rich MARvelous Move of the Race from Dover wasn’t necessarily a single move, but an entire race that one driver put together.
The Rich MARvelous Move of the Race is voted on by Pit Pass Network team members following the checkered flag of each NASCAR Cup Series race.
That driver?
Ty Dillon.
That’s right. The Cinderella Story continues. Ty Dillon has once again advanced in the In-Season Bracket Challenge.
He entered the first week as a 32 seed and will face off against Ty Gibbs at Indy for the grand prize!
Which Ty are you pulling for – Dillon or Gibbs?
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