The2020 ToyotaCare 250was the 16thstock car raceof the2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Seriesseason, the 12th iteration of theevent,and the final race of the regular season, therefore making the race the cutoff race to get into the Playoffs. Originally to be held on April 18, 2020, the race was postponed to Thursday, September 10, 2020, due to theCOVID-19 pandemic.[1][2]The race was held inRichmond, VirginiaatRichmond Raceway,a 0.75 miles (1.21 km) permanent D-shaped oval racetrack. It took 250 laps to complete. At race's end,Grant EnfingerofThorSport Racingwould passMatt Craftonwith seven to go to win the race, the 5thNASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Serieswin of his career and the 3rd of the season.[3]To fill the podium,Matt CraftonandBen Rhodes,both driving forThorSport Racing,finished 2nd and 3rd, respectively.
| Race details | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Race 16 of 23 of the2020 NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series | |||
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| Date | September 10, 2020 | ||
| Official name | ToyotaCare 250 | ||
| Location | Richmond, Virginia,Richmond Raceway | ||
| Course |
Permanent racing facility 0.75 mi (1.21 km) | ||
| Distance | 250 laps, 187.50 mi (301.752 km) | ||
| Scheduled Distance | 250 laps, 187.50 mi (301.752 km) | ||
| Average speed | 94.551 miles per hour (152.165 km/h) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Hattori Racing Enterprises | ||
| Grid positions set by competition-based formula | |||
| Most laps led | |||
| Driver | Ben Rhodes | ThorSport Racing | |
| Laps | 66 | ||
| Winner | |||
| No. 98 | Grant Enfinger | ThorSport Racing | |
| Television in the United States | |||
| Network | Fox Sports 1 | ||
| Announcers | Vince Welch,Michael Waltrip,Kurt Busch | ||
| Radio in the United States | |||
| Radio | Motor Racing Network | ||
Austin Hillwould win the regular season championship, garnering him a bonus 15 playoff points.[4]The 10 drivers making the Playoffs would beSheldon Creed,Zane Smith,Austin Hill,Grant Enfinger,Brett Moffitt,Ben Rhodes,Matt Crafton,Christian Eckes,Todd Gilliland,andTyler Ankrum.[5]
Background
editRichmond Racewayis a 3/4-mile (1.2 km),D-shaped, asphalt race track located just outsideRichmond, VirginiainHenrico County.It hosts theMonster Energy NASCAR Cup SeriesandXfinity Series.Known as "America's premier short track", it formerly hosted a NASCARGander Outdoors Truck Seriesrace, anIndyCar Seriesrace, and twoUSACsprint car races.
Entry list
editStarting lineup
editThe starting lineup was based on a metric qualifying system based on the results and fastest lap of the last race, the2020 South Carolina Education Lottery 200and owner's points. As a result,Austin HillofHattori Racing Enterpriseswon the pole.[6]
Race results
editStage 1Laps: 70
| Fin | # | Driver | Team | Make | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 21 | Zane Smith | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 10 |
| 2 | 98 | Grant Enfinger | ThorSport Racing | Ford | 9 |
| 3 | 16 | Austin Hill | Hattori Racing Enterprises | Toyota | 8 |
| 4 | 52 | Stewart Friesen | Halmar Friesen Racing | Toyota | 7 |
| 5 | 99 | Ben Rhodes | ThorSport Racing | Ford | 6 |
| 6 | 19 | Derek Kraus | McAnally-Hilgemann Racing | Toyota | 5 |
| 7 | 24 | Sam Mayer | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 4 |
| 8 | 23 | Brett Moffitt | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 3 |
| 9 | 02 | Tate Fogleman | Young's Motorsports | Chevrolet | 2 |
| 10 | 18 | Christian Eckes | Kyle Busch Motorsports | Toyota | 1 |
Stage 2Laps: 70
| Fin | # | Driver | Team | Make | Pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 99 | Ben Rhodes | ThorSport Racing | Ford | 10 |
| 2 | 98 | Grant Enfinger | ThorSport Racing | Ford | 9 |
| 3 | 16 | Austin Hill | Hattori Racing Enterprises | Toyota | 8 |
| 4 | 17 | David Ragan | DGR-Crosley | Ford | 0 |
| 5 | 21 | Zane Smith | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 6 |
| 6 | 23 | Brett Moffitt | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 5 |
| 7 | 88 | Matt Crafton | ThorSport Racing | Ford | 4 |
| 8 | 2 | Sheldon Creed | GMS Racing | Chevrolet | 3 |
| 9 | 38 | Todd Gilliland | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 2 |
| 10 | 56 | Timmy Hill | Hill Motorsports | Chevrolet | 1 |
Stage 3Laps: 110
References
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- ^"NASCAR confirms rest of 2020 schedules".RACER.2020-08-06.Retrieved2021-10-20.
- ^Long, Dustin (2020-09-11)."Grant Enfinger wins Richmond Truck race".NASCAR Talk | NBC Sports.Retrieved2021-10-20.
- ^"Grant Enfinger wins Gander Trucks season finale at Richmond, Austin Hill clinches regular season title".Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site.2020-09-11.Retrieved2021-10-20.
- ^"Meet the 2020 Gander Trucks Playoffs field | NASCAR".Official Site Of NASCAR.Retrieved2021-10-20.
- ^Tomlinson, Joy (2020-09-09)."Austin Hill Takes NASCAR Truck Pole At Richmond".frontstretch.Retrieved2021-10-20.
- ^"2020 ToyotaCare 250 - The Third Turn".thethirdturn.Retrieved2021-10-20.