| Jeffrey Earnhardt returned to the new configuration of Atlanta Motor Speedway in the No. 26 ForeverLawn Toyota GR Supra on Saturday for the Alsco Uniforms 250. Since the new configuration of Atlanta Motor Speedway is considered a superspeedway track, practice was not included on the schedule for the July race .Saturday’s qualifying session was canceled due to rain, so the field was set by the rulebook.Earnhardt lined up 19th for the 250-mile event.Earnhardt competed as high as fourth. The No. 26 ForeverLawn Toyota GR Supra battled loose handling in the beginning of runs, but tightened up as each run went on.Earnhardt suffered heavy cosmetic damage to the No. 26 ForeverLawn GR Supra as the No. 1 came across the nose of the No. 26. with 56 laps to go. The No. 26 team ended up 19th as the checkered flag flew. |
| Stage One RecapEarnhardt started 19th in the Alsco Uniforms 250 on Saturday at Atlanta Motor Speedway, starting on the inside. Earnhardt reported that the No. 26 ForeverLawn Toyota GR Supra was handling free on entry into Turn 3 from the drop of the green flag, but as the run continued, the car began to get more comfortable on entry. He also reported the handling was comfortable everywhere else.Earnhardt completed Stage One in the 12th position.During the stage break, Earnhardt pitted for four tires, fuel, and track bar, and an air pressure adjustment. Stage Two RecapEarnhardt restarted Stage Two in the 16th position.Multiple teams made a two-tire stop.Earnhardt reported the car was looser on entry into Turn 3 during the second stage.Ending the stage in the 10th position, Earnhardt brought the ForeverLawn machine down pit road for two right-side tires, fuel, and a track bar adjustment. Final Stage RecapDue to taking two tires, Earnhardt gained 6 spots on pit road and restarted the Final Stage in the fourth position.With 56 laps remaining, the No. 1 team had a spotting error which led to melee between the No. 1 and Earnhardt.The No. 26 ForeverLawn GR Supra received heavy cosmetic damage to the left and right front fenders.Due to having to pit for repairs, Earnhardt restarted at the tail of the field in 26th.Earnhardt was able to rally to the Top-20 to finish 19th in the Alsco Uniforms 250. |
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