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In a race of tire management and hurt feelings, Sam Mayer held off Riley Herbst in overtime to win Saturday’s Hy-Vee Perks 250 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ return to Iowa Speedway after a four-yea…
Sam Mayer won the Hy-Vee Perks 250 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series at Iowa Speedway, edging out Riley Herbst in overtime. Mayer’s victory was his second of the season and the sixth of his career. Despite initial struggles, Mayer’s team made crucial changes to the car overnight, leading to the triumph. Herbst expressed frustration at feeling abused by Mayer during the race, but ultimately acknowledged the fun of the competition. Chandler Smith, who led 131 laps, swept the first two stages, but a lack of short-run speed hindered his final stage, resulting in a 10th place finish.
