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In a race decided by less than the length of a Texas hot chili pepper, JR Motorsports driver Sam Mayer pulled off a last lap pass of veteran Ryan Sieg to claim his first victory of the season Satur…
JR Motorsports driver Sam Mayer secured his first victory of the season with a thrilling last-lap pass of veteran Ryan Sieg in the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 at Texas Motor Speedway, winning by a margin of just 0.002 seconds. This marked Mayer’s fifth career win and Sieg’s near-miss in his 342nd race in the series, ranking as the second-closest margin of victory in NASCAR Xfinity Series history. Mayer expressed the intense battle and emotions of his hard-fought win, acknowledging the challenges his team overcame and his determination to succeed. Despite leading most laps, Sieg fell short to Mayer in the final moments, reflecting on the disappointment and close competition. The race also saw strong performances by Justin Allgaier, A.J. Allmendinger, and Cole Custer, showcasing the competitive nature of the event and setting the stage for future battles in the championship standings.
