TY Majeski Advances to Phoneix with 1st NASCAR Truck Series Win.
BRISTOL – September 15, 2022 – Anthony Holbrook
The 2022 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs opened the Round of 8 at Bristol Motor Speedway half-mile track Thursday night (Sept. 15).
Derek Kraus led a field of 35 hungry drivers for the UNOH 200 honors and opportunity to punch their ticket to Phoenix in November.
UNOH 200 Stage 1 Recap:
Lap 29, Chandler Smith dives inside of Kraus in the battle for the lead. Chandler Smith takes over at that point.
Chandler Smith wins stage one at Bristol Motor Speedway.
UNOH 200 Stage 1 Results:
1. Chandler Smith
2. Stewart Friesen
3. Derek Kraus
4. Matt DiBenedetto;
5. Grant Enfinger
6. Ty Majeski
7. Christian Eckes
8. Corey Heim
9. Bayley Currey
10. Matt Crafton
UNOH 200 Stage 2 Recap:
Chandler Smith controls Stage 2 restart duel with Derek Kraus.
Connor Mosack brought out one of the few track caution on lap 85.
Some teams opt for service, front runner Derek Kraus among those attending pit lane.
Chandler Smith decided to stay out and guards off an approaching Stewart Friesen to sweep both Stages.
UNOH 200 Stage 2 Results:
1. Chandler Smith
2. Stewart Friesen
3. Christian Eckes
4. Ben Rhodes
5. Taylor Gray
6. Chase Purdy
7. Tanner Gray
8. John Hunter Nemechek
9. Kaden Honeycutt
10. Zane Smith
UNOH 200 Stage 3 / Final Recap:
Zane Smith gambles and remains on track while most pit under stage 3 caution. Smith is circulating to the race lead while Chandler Smith is shuffled back in the pack after pit service.
Christian Eckes collects Chris Hacker bringing out a yellow flag which inturn resets the field for a final 50 lap showdown.
Ty Majeski accelerated to the front contesting for the lead.
Tanner Gray is punted in the safer barrier wall inviting the final caution with 22 scheduled laps remaining.
Ty Majeski wins his first Nascar Camping World Truck Series and reserves a Final 4 ticket at Phoneix.
Bristol Motor Speedway
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
UNOH 200
Race Results
Pos | Driver
1. Ty Majeski
2. Zane Smith
3. Parker Kligerman
4. Matt Crafton
5. Derek Kraus
6. Derek Kraus
7. Stewart Friesen
8. Christian Eckes
9. Chandler Smith
10. Corey Heim
11. Tyler Ankrum
12. John Hunter Nemechek
13. Kaden Honeycutt
14. Hailie Deegan
15. Bayley Currey
16. Taylor Gray
17. Tanner Gray
18. Ben Rhodes
19. Carson Hocevar
20. Austin Wayne Self
21. Jake Wood
22. Jake Garcia
23. Lawless Alan
24. Colby Howard
25. Jesse Little
26. Timmy Hill
27. Matt DiBenedetto
28. Blaine Perkins
29. Leland Honeyman Jr
30. Chase Purdy
31. Connor Mosack
32. Dean Thompson
33. Chris Hacker
34. Rajah Caruth
35. Josh Reaume
36. Spencer Boyd
Bristol Motor Speedway
NASCAR Camping World Truck Series
Points Standing (After UNOH 200)
1. Ty Majeski
1 Win in Round
2. Chandler Smith
+24
3. Zane Smith
+21
4. Stewart Friesen
+9
— Championship Cutline —
5. John Hunter Nemechek
-9
6. Christian Eckes
-13
7. Grant Enfinger
-15
8. Ben Rhodes
-18
The NASCAR Camping World Truck Series playoffs travels to Alabama for the Talladega 250, Saturday, Oct. 1, hosted by the Talladega Superspeedway: 12:30 pm FS1 / Siris XM NASCAR 90