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NASCAR Truck Series Fans React To Hot Grant Enfinger Outlasting Baptist Health 200 Field At Homestead-Miami Speedway
NASCAR Truck Series driver Grant Enfinger didn’t allow two late setbacks and low fuel to detour his way to Victory Lane at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
The winner of consecutive Round of 8 races, Enfinger endured late-race tire rub on a restart and an unscheduled pit stop, but held off Saturday’s Baptist Health 200 field for his second win this season.
“Hard to beat these two weeks,” Enfinger told Fox Sports. “We’ve had potential all year. Sometimes I didn’t execute. Sometimes we had bad luck.”
On Saturday, he reached his driving potential by competing with the front pack while conserving fuel. He also got some luck when two opponents ran out of gas last while running in second position.
With back-to-back postseason wins, Enfinger said he anticipated having the top pit-stall choice for the Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway on Nov. 8.
X (Twitter) users reacted to Enfinger celebrating back-to-back Round of 8 trips to Victory Lane …
This team keeps getting better and better! #NASCARPlayoffs | #Championship4 pic.twitter.com/myvc8EYbqb
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Enfinger displayed his team’s dominance at the 1.5-mile speedway …
The No. 11 is not making up enough time! @GrantEnfinger remains in control with less than 10 to go! pic.twitter.com/Whwv56t3df
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Getting fired up at Homestead-Miami …
That's the sound we've been waiting for!
We're moments away from racing at @HomesteadMiami! pic.twitter.com/V0zyDZdRfT
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Saturday’s start …
Win today and race for a championship in Phoenix!
The stakes are high in the #BaptistHealth200 at @HomesteadMiami! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/GDqh6XH0D2
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Pole-sitter Corey Heim led throughout Stage 1 and collected a race-high 68 laps led …
Corey has led 'em all so far early.
All #NASCARPlayoffs drivers, except for Tyler Ankrum (16th), currently run inside the Top 10. pic.twitter.com/8g2y6OzEDC
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Nick Sanchez endures a Stage 1 setback after being ticketed for speeding along pit road. He would later suffer a bigger heartbreak …
A tough break for @Nicksanchez080 following Stage 1.
He's sent to the rear for speeding on pit road. pic.twitter.com/pzDsHXr7Vr
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Jockeying for the lead …
They are mixing it up at the front of the field! @CoreyHeim_ regains control! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Xvihmaxger
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Heim racked up top Stage 1 bonus points as seven of the eight playoff pilots ran in the top 10 early Saturday …
A tough break for @Nicksanchez080 following Stage 1.
He's sent to the rear for speeding on pit road. pic.twitter.com/pzDsHXr7Vr
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Well, what do you think? …
Yes? No? Maybe? 🏁
Will Frankie Muniz win a NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series race next season? pic.twitter.com/0qBf25if7C
— NASCAR on NBC (@NASCARonNBC) October 22, 2024
With Connor Jones’ No. 66 Ford sending Matt Mills’ No. 42 Chevrolet into a fiery crash, NASCAR race officials reacted strongly to the open-track mele. Mills was transferred to an area hospital …
This contact between the Nos. 42 and 66 brings out the caution at @HomesteadMiami. @mattmillsracing exited the vehicle following the accident. pic.twitter.com/Zj6ubKKR1V
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Cited for reckless driving, Jones earned a two-lap penalty …
Conner Jones has been penalized two laps for reckless driving following the incident. pic.twitter.com/hLptcc9Wiy
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Heim pitted on Lap 101, setting up his Stage 3 dash for the cash. Seven laps later, Heim reclaimed the lead after passing Riggs …
The strategy game is now on! @CoreyHeim_ pits and now must drive back through the field to catch @LayneRiggs99 and the leaders! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/Ms8IwXb4pA
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Enfinger claimed the lead for good on Lap 113, overtaking Riggs from the outside along Turn 4. Running P2, Riggs ran out of fuel on the white-flag lap …
Guess who's back again!?!?@GrantEnfinger takes the lead from Riggs and will try to run to the finish! pic.twitter.com/6XmXXXJDkr
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
After recovering from the early speeding penalty, Sanchez ran behind Enfinger, but ran out of fuel on the backstretch of the final rotation. He fell to P13 …
Heartbreak at the end for Sanchez!
He runs out of fuel prior to the finish! #NASCARPlayoffs pic.twitter.com/lwVr3SSrzs
— NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Trucks (@NASCAR_Trucks) October 26, 2024
Enfinger appeared emotionally prepared for next month’s Championship 4 race …
Burnouts bring smiles. 💨☺️#BaptistHealth200 pic.twitter.com/Hwj7kH4Kn8
— Homestead-Miami Speedway (@HomesteadMiami) October 26, 2024