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A handful of late race cautions only made it more dramatic, but veteran Kyle Busch still managed to hold off a hard-charging field to claim a record-tying sixth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race v…
Veteran Kyle Busch clinched a record-tying sixth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series race victory at Texas Motor Speedway, narrowly beating Corey Heim by 0.112s in the SpeedyCash.com 250, despite late-race cautions adding to the drama. With his impressive performance, Busch might consider changing his nickname from “Rowdy” to the Texan favorite “Howdy,” reflecting his domination at the 1.5-miler in Fort Worth. This win marked Busch’s sixth victory at Texas Motor Speedway, tying Todd Bodine’s record, with an unprecedented total of 20 wins at the track, including NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series wins.
Driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, Busch led 112 of the 167 laps, winning both stages and showcasing a remarkable performance. He attributed his success to the great team at Spire, acknowledging the tough competition he faced, particularly from Heim, who pushed him to the limit. Heim, finishing as runner-up in the No. 11 TRICON Garage Toyota, maintained his consistent top-10 finishes this season and put up a strong fight against Busch in a tightly contested race.
Christian Eckes and Nick Sanchez also showed competitive performances, with drivers constantly exchanging positions in pursuit of Busch at the front of the field. Despite Busch’s dominance, the race was characterized by intense battles and strategic maneuvers among top contenders, making for a thrilling spectacle at Texas Motor Speedway.
