{"id":1598013,"date":"2024-10-05T21:34:46","date_gmt":"2024-10-06T01:34:46","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/?p=1598013"},"modified":"2024-10-05T21:34:46","modified_gmt":"2024-10-06T01:34:46","slug":"nascar-xfinity-series-fans-reply-to-sammy-smiths-last-lap-pass-to-claim-united-rentals-250-at-talladega-superspeedway","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sportscasting.com\/news\/nascar-xfinity-series-fans-reply-to-sammy-smiths-last-lap-pass-to-claim-united-rentals-250-at-talladega-superspeedway\/","title":{"rendered":"NASCAR Xfinity Series Fans Reply To Sammy Smith&#8217;s Last-Lap Pass To Claim United Rentals 250 At Talladega Superspeedway"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Executing a last-lap pass to enhance the iconic track&#8217;s tradition, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith secured a trip to the Round of 8.<\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Smith led only one lap during Saturday\u2019s United Rentals 250 at Talladega Superspeedway, but the No. 8 Chevrolet jumped to the top of the driver standings after entering the event as the last-ranked playoff pilot.<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cIt\u2019s been a really tough year,\u201d Smith said, as reported by NASCAR.com. \u201cIt\u2019s been a while and it\u2019s been a struggle, but I\u2019m very happy to be here and looking forward to getting better on these ovals and road courses.\u201d<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">To gain on-track wisdom before the second of three Round of 12 races, Smith reportedly huddled with car owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. last week. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">The talk must have helped. <\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">X (Twitter) users responded to the overtime finish and another dramatic finish at Talladega &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sammysmithSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sammysmithSS<\/a> holds them off to win it! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCARPlayoffs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/FjjXPG05VR\">pic.twitter.com\/FjjXPG05VR<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR_Xfinity\/status\/1842694718158688583?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">On the final restart, Smith (8) rallied, benefitting from a few pushes by Ryan Sieg (39). Riley Herbst (98) elected to go on the inside lane and Smith claimed the outside. Herbst initially sustained the advantage, but one lap later, Smith made his move &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">From 23 points below the elimination line straight into the Round of 8.<\/p>\n<p>Have yourself a day, <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sammysmithSS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sammysmithSS<\/a>! \ud83d\udc4f <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCARPlayoffs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/1XKEbCmD4o\">pic.twitter.com\/1XKEbCmD4o<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR_Xfinity\/status\/1842701580086231065?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">\u201cThe green flag is in the air\u201d at the 2.66-mile tri-oval &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">It&#39;s a superspeedway Saturday in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCARPlayoffs<\/a>!<\/p>\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnitedRentals250?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnitedRentals250<\/a> is underway from <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TALLADEGA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TALLADEGA<\/a>! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/NpIHWtSxYS\">pic.twitter.com\/NpIHWtSxYS<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR_Xfinity\/status\/1842659951212114036?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">As a last resort, the owner can always get the job done, right? &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NEWS: The 45 team will see a driver change. Co-Owner <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TommyJoeMartins?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TommyJoeMartins<\/a> will fill in for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlphaBacarella?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@AlphaBacarella<\/a> this afternoon at <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TALLADEGA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@TALLADEGA<\/a>.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnitedRentals250?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnitedRentals250<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/XfinityRacing?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@XfinityRacing<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/LyxnhugfEs\">pic.twitter.com\/LyxnhugfEs<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Alpha Prime Racing (@TeamAlphaPrime) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TeamAlphaPrime\/status\/1842641071630598551?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">With three Laps remaining, Carson Kvapil failed to control a push from Brandon Jones and he spun out from P4, ingiting a traditional Talladega mele. Anthony Alfredo, Justin Allgaier, AJ Allmendinger, Jeb Burton,\u00a0Cole Custer, Parker Kligerman,\u00a0Dylan Lupton,\u00a0pole-sitter Jesse Love, Blaine Perkins\u00a0and Parker Retzlaff were involved, which triggered a red flag period. Herbst claimed the lead &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">THE BIG ONE STRIKES WITH 3 LAPS TO GO!<\/p>\n<p>A push from Brandon Jones to his teammate Carson Kvapil sends the No. 88 sideways to start a massive crash that collects numerous <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCARPlayoffs<\/a> drivers.<\/p>\n<p>Allgaier, Kligerman, Love, Allmendinger also sustain heavy damage.<a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCAR<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/J6PPdnAlfL\">pic.twitter.com\/J6PPdnAlfL<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NASCAR on TSN (@NASCARonTSN) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCARonTSN\/status\/1842688335728259582?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Kvapil discussed his first Talladega experience &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Carson Kvapil on his first superspeedway experience and the crash <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/T3J4XdoTtd\">pic.twitter.com\/T3J4XdoTtd<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Matt Weaver (@MattWeaverRA) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/MattWeaverRA\/status\/1842722168078991597?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 6, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">RCR Racing\u2019s brass must have liked its Stage 2 positioning, paced by Austin\u00a0Hill claiming the bonus points\u00a0&#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Stage 2 of the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/UnitedRentals250?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#UnitedRentals250<\/a> is complete! <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhelenEng?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WhelenEng<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/BennettFamilyCo?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@BennettFamilyCo<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/WhelenMTRS?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@WhelenMTRS<\/a> | <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/Drive4Bennett?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#Drive4Bennett<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/inL3iSA9IY\">pic.twitter.com\/inL3iSA9IY<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; RCR (@RCRracing) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/RCRracing\/status\/1842673310204883407?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Shane van Gisbergen (97) raced on the outside after checking up on the apron and contacted Dean Thompson&#8217;s machine. Among the drivers collected in the Lap 76 accident were Jordan Anderson, Taylor Gray, Hill, David Starr and Josh Williams &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Trouble in the tri-oval!<\/p>\n<p>The Nos. 97 and 21 are among those collected. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCARPlayoffs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/VTjeyPkryf\">pic.twitter.com\/VTjeyPkryf<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR_Xfinity\/status\/1842681722170695778?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">A new (old) Starr was born Saturday &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Talladega is the ultimate Underdog playground, and on Saturday in the <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCAR?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCAR<\/a> Xfinity Series race, there may not have been a bigger underdog than eighth place finisher David Starr. The 56-year-old fought back tears while talking about his incredible run. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/n9z6ukeQVa\">pic.twitter.com\/n9z6ukeQVa<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Toby Christie (@Toby_Christie) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Toby_Christie\/status\/1842697736191160429?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Sheldon Creed continues to quietly piece together a quality campaign &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Consistency is the name of the game for <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/sheldoncreed?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@sheldoncreed<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Driver No. 18 collects his series-leading 14th top-five finish of the season. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/NASCARPlayoffs?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#NASCARPlayoffs<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/COeuP71V1V\">pic.twitter.com\/COeuP71V1V<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; NASCAR Xfinity (@NASCAR_Xfinity) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR_Xfinity\/status\/1842704535740911930?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">After Talladega, here is an updated look at the playoffs &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings after Talladega <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/5o4SK2dTKc\">pic.twitter.com\/5o4SK2dTKc<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; Skewcar (@Skewcar) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Skewcar\/status\/1842694403023831410?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">October 5, 2024<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p><span data-contrast=\"auto\">Talladega races are big \u2013 real big &#8230;<\/span><span data-ccp-props=\"{&quot;201341983&quot;:0,&quot;335559739&quot;:160,&quot;335559740&quot;:279}\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\">\n<p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Did you know that all 14 SEC football stadiums can fit within the infield of <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/TALLADEGA?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@talladega<\/a>? They don\u2019t call it <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/NASCAR?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">@NASCAR<\/a>&#39;s biggest and baddest track for nothing! <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/CKbzW2SsPl\">pic.twitter.com\/CKbzW2SsPl<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&mdash; YellaWood (@yellawood) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/yellawood\/status\/1575562062520090630?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">September 29, 2022<\/a><\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Executing a last-lap pass to enhance the iconic track&#8217;s tradition, NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Sammy Smith secured a trip to the Round of 8. 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