Chandler Smith Wins in Richmond

At the ToyotaCare 250 of the NASCAR Xfinity Series in Richmond, Chandler Smith of Joe Gibbs Racing claimed victory. Driving the #81 Toyota, Smith led the final 60 laps, totaling 76 laps led. This marks his second win of the current season and third in his Xfinity Series career.

Smith faced challenges early on, but a strategy change allowed him to improve his position and ultimately win the race. This result adds to his continued success in the series.

Aric Almirola, also of Joe Gibbs Racing, won the first two stages of the race and led a total of 95 laps. However, he couldn't maintain his lead position against Smith in the closing laps. Almirola highlighted car setup issues as a factor in his performance towards the end of the race.

The team achieved a notable result with Tanner Gray, who finished third in his series debut. Other drivers such as Corey Heim, Jesse Love, and Bubba Pollard, who finished sixth in his first series race, also had standout performances.

With this victory, Smith leads the driver standings with a 10-point advantage over Austin Hill. The next race will be the DUDE Wipes 250, where Smith will aim to maintain his leadership position.