{"id":30792,"date":"2020-08-16T14:10:36","date_gmt":"2020-08-16T19:10:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/racedaysa.com\/?p=30792"},"modified":"2020-08-19T21:06:18","modified_gmt":"2020-08-20T02:06:18","slug":"sheldon-creed-wins-inaugural-gander-trucks-race-at-daytona-road-course","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/racedaysa.com\/index.php\/2020\/08\/16\/sheldon-creed-wins-inaugural-gander-trucks-race-at-daytona-road-course\/","title":{"rendered":"Sheldon Creed wins inaugural Gander Trucks race at Daytona Road Course"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Sunoco 159 at Daytona International Speedway on August 16, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

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By Holly Cain, NASCAR Wire Service<\/em><\/p>\n

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. \u2013 Sheldon Creed had to hold off his GMS Racing teammate Brett Moffitt twice on restarts with less than five laps remaining in Sunday\u2019s Sunoco 159, with the 22-year old Creed ultimately beating the former series champion by a mere .743-seconds in overtime to earn the inaugural NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series race victory at Daytona International Speedway\u2019s famed road course.<\/p>\n

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Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Sunoco 159 at Daytona International Speedway on August 16, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

It was the third thrilling race on the 3.61-mile, 14-turn infield road course this weekend \u2013 absolutely matching the intensity of Friday night’s ARCA Menards Series race, Saturday\u2019s NASCAR Xfinity Series race and boding well for lots of excitement to come in the NASCAR Cup Series race later Sunday afternoon.<\/p>\n

Appropriately, Creed and Moffitt dominated the top position on the scoring pylon all day \u2013 combining to lead 32 of the race\u2019s 46 laps. There were seven race leaders and 11 lead changes, but the 22-year old Creed topped all drivers with 22 laps out front en route to his second series victory. Ironically, Creed\u2019s first career win at Kentucky earlier this season came when the race was shortened due to weather. On Sunday, he won having to lead extra laps. Including those last intense 12 laps.<\/p>\n

Sunoco rookie Raphael Lessard finished third, followed by 2019 series champion Matt Crafton and current championship points leader Austin Hill. Tyler Ankrum finished sixth and the season\u2019s other two-time race winner Grant Enfinger was seventh. Parker Kligerman, Scott Lagasse Jr. and Stewart Friesen rounded out the top 10.<\/p>\n

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Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Sunoco 159 at Daytona International Speedway on August 16, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

It was quite a comeback for both Enfinger and Friesen, whose trucks spent extended time on pit road for repairs earlier in the race. For Lagasse, a cancer survivor, it was a particularly impressive afternoon \u2013 his ninth-place work came in his only Gander Trucks start on the year.<\/p>\n

For winning the first race in the Triple Truck Challenge incentive, Creed receives a $50,000 bonus check. The series will compete again for the extra money at Dover International Speedway next week and then Aug. 30 at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway. Should a driver win two of these races, he earns a $150,000 paycheck. Should he win all three, he would earn a $500,000 bonus.<\/p>\n

\u201cNerve-wracking,” a smiling Creed said of the race after climbing out of his No. 2 GMS Racing Chevrolet truck.<\/p>\n

\u201cBrett\u2019s [Moffitt] really good on road courses and he\u2019s helped me so much on the Chevy simulator. I just thought about not making a mistake there. He tried crossing me up a couple times there in [turns] three and five and I just stopped in the corners so he couldn\u2019t get the run.”<\/p>\n

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Sheldon Creed, driver of the #2 Chevy Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Sunoco 159 at Daytona International Speedway on August 16, 2020 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen\/Getty Images)<\/p><\/div>\n

\u201cI\u2019m so thankful for my guys. They\u2019ve been working really hard. We\u2019ve had a rough couple weeks, last weekend running up front and lost an alternator.”<\/p>\n

\u201cJust thankful for everyone in our corner,” Creed continued. \u201cThank you Brett for running me clean there. Just so excited.”<\/p>\n

Of the extra money he won?<\/p>\n

\u201cMan, if I get to keep it, that will be rad,” the California native said with a smile. \u201cJust thankful to be here and for this opportunity. Just trying to make a name for myself.”<\/p>\n

It was a big day for several others in the field \u2013 especially those still looking for a Playoff position with only four races remaining to set the 10-driver championship field.<\/p>\n

Moffit\u2019s runner-up showing only solidified his position despite not having a victory yet. He is 84 points up on all drivers without a win. Ankrum is ninth in the championship standings five points ahead of 11th place Derek Kraus. Todd Gilliland is 10th in the standings, only two points ahead of Kraus.<\/p>\n

Interviews: <\/h3>\n

Sheldon Creed – <\/p>\nhttp:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/NGROTS_DaytonaRoadCourse_Creed_081620.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Jeff Stankiewicz – <\/p>\nhttp:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/NGROTS_DaytonaRoadCourse_Stankiewicz_081620.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Brett Moffitt – <\/p>\nhttp:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/NGROTS_DaytonaRoadCourse_Moffitt_081620.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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Raphael Lessard – <\/p>\nhttp:\/\/racedaysa.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/NGROTS_DaytonaRoadCourse_Lessard_081620.mp3<\/a><\/audio>\n

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NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series Race – Sunoco 159 at the Daytona Road Course<\/b><\/p>\n

Daytona International Speedway Road Course<\/b><\/p>\n

Daytona Beach, Florida<\/b><\/p>\n

Sunday, August 16, 2020<\/b><\/p>\n

               1. (14)  Sheldon Creed, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               2. (3)  Brett Moffitt, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               3. (10)  Raphael Lessard #, Toyota, 46.<\/p>\n

               4. (12)  Matt Crafton, Ford, 46.<\/p>\n

               5. (4)  Austin Hill, Toyota, 46.<\/p>\n

               6. (5)  Tyler Ankrum, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               7. (17)  Grant Enfinger, Ford, 46.<\/p>\n

               8. (16)  Parker Kligerman, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               9. (30)  Scott Lagasse Jr., Toyota, 46.<\/p>\n

               10. (22)  Stewart Friesen, Toyota, 46.<\/p>\n

               11. (23)  Austin Wayne Self, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               12. (2)  Christian Eckes #, Toyota, 46.<\/p>\n

               13. (1)  Zane Smith #, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               14. (8)  Ben Rhodes, Ford, 46.<\/p>\n

               15. (7)  Tanner Gray #, Ford, 46.<\/p>\n

               16. (19)  Tyler Hill, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               17. (24)  Spencer Boyd, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               18. (34)  Bryan Collyer, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               19. (15)  Tate Fogleman #, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               20. (29)  Natalie Decker, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               21. (11)  Johnny Sauter, Ford, 46.<\/p>\n

               22. (21)  Alex Tagliani, Toyota, 46.<\/p>\n

               23. (37)  Mike Skeen, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               24. (38)  Tim Viens, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               25. (26)  Kris Wright, Chevrolet, 46.<\/p>\n

               26. (20)  Cory Roper, Ford, 45.<\/p>\n

               27. (32)  Norm Benning, Chevrolet, 42.<\/p>\n

               28. (27)  Carson Hocevar, Chevrolet, Accident, 41.<\/p>\n

               29. (18)  Codie Rohrbaugh, Chevrolet, 41.<\/p>\n

               30. (9)  Derek Kraus #, Toyota, Electrical, 40.<\/p>\n

               31. (28)  Jennifer Jo Cobb, Chevrolet, 38.<\/p>\n

               32. (13)  Ty Majeski #, Chevrolet, Overheating, 36.<\/p>\n

               33. (6)  Todd Gilliland, Ford, Electrical, 36.<\/p>\n

               34. (31)  Spencer Davis #, Toyota, Brakes, 35.<\/p>\n

               35. (25)  Jordan Anderson, Chevrolet, Drivetrain, 31.<\/p>\n

               36. (35)  Mark Smith, Chevrolet, Brakes, 31.<\/p>\n

               37. (33)  Bobby Kennedy, Chevrolet, Ignition, 15.<\/p>\n

               38. (36)  Roger Reuse, Chevrolet, Clutch, 0.<\/p>\n

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Average Speed of Race Winner:  81.435 mph.<\/p>\n

Time of Race:  2 Hrs, 2 Mins, 21 Secs. Margin of Victory:  0.743 Seconds.<\/p>\n

Caution Flags:  5 for 7 laps.<\/p>\n

Lead Changes:  10 among 6 drivers.<\/p>\n

Lap Leaders:   Z. Smith # 0;B. Moffitt 1-12;C. Eckes # 13-15;M. Crafton 16-18;S. Creed 19-25;A. Hill 26;R. Lessard # 27-29;M. Crafton 30-31;B. Moffitt 32;M. Crafton 33-34;S. Creed 35-46.<\/p>\n

Leaders Summary (Driver, Times Lead, Laps Led):  Sheldon Creed 2 times for 19 laps; Brett Moffitt 2 times for 13 laps; Matt Crafton 3 times for 7 laps; Raphael Lessard # 1 time for 3 laps; Christian Eckes # 1 time for 3 laps; Austin Hill 1 time for 1 lap.<\/p>\n

Stage #1 Top Ten: 23,2,18,16,38,99,26,15,22,19<\/p>\n

Stage #2 Top Ten: 2,16,26,21,24,11,4,51,23,45<\/p>\n

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