Austin Dillon and the No. 3 SENIX Tools Chevrolet Team Make Short Track Gains in All-Star Open Race
Finish: 9th Start: 15th
“We gave it all we had. Our No. 3 SENIX Chevrolet was really fast, and I enjoyed racing on the newly-paved North Wilkesboro Speedway. This track is fun to race! We had the fastest lap in qualifying but, unfortunately, we had to start back in 15th after the session was canceled due to inclement weather. Our SENIX Tools Chevrolet was fast to start the race, and we were on a mission because we knew we had to finish in the top-two in order to advance into the All-Star Race. We made our way forward into the top-10 with 50 laps to go. We decided to put yellow tires on, and everyone in front of us took reds. We were hoping that because of that, they would fade, but it didn’t happen fast enough. We were making a pretty good charge at the end, but there just wasn’t enough time and we lost too much ground on the hard tires on takeoff. Would have liked to have seen what happened with reds because they got to beating and banging up front and I think we could have taken advantage of that. We learned a lot that we can take to the short tracks coming up. I think this is a big win for RCR and our short track program, so hopefully we can take what we learned, apply it and have some better runs moving forward.” -Austin Dillon
Wild Night Under the Lights for Kyle Busch and the No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet Team in North Wilkesboro Speedway’s All-Star Race
Finish: 10th Start: 14th
“It was an eventful All-Star Race in the Lenovo Chevrolet. The first lap of the race we didn’t even have water temperature in the car yet and we were wrecking each other off Turn 2. We were able to continue on, but I’m getting tired of getting run over by everybody. We got into another incident later in the race with the No. 54 car. He got his tires hot and checked up early and I didn’t check up early, so that was my fault. Crew chief Randall Burnett and all the guys did a good job making adjustments to our Chevy and choosing tires to help with the handling throughout the race. We were able to pick up a few spots in that last 40-lap run and come away with a 10th-place finish.” -Kyle Busch
Ford Performance Notes and Quotes NASCAR Cup Series All-Star Race | Sunday, May 19, 2024
JOEY LOGANO WINS SECOND CAREER ALL-STAR RACE
Joey Logano won the NASCAR All-Star Race for the second time in his career tonight (2016).
Logano led 199-of-200 laps, which is the most ever in a NASCAR All-Star Race.
He becomes the third Ford driver to win multiple All-Star Races, joining Davey Allison and Mark Martin.
Ford has now won the NASCAR All-Star Race 14 times and twice in the last three seasons.
Ford Finishing Results: 1st – Joey Logano 3rd – Chris Buescher 5th – Ryan Blaney 9th – Michael McDowell 11th – Noah Gragson 16th – Brad Keselowski
JOEY LOGANO, No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse – VICTORY LANE INTERVIEW – HOW FUN WAS THAT? “A lot of fun when you’ve got a car this fast. The Shell/Pennzoil Mustang, it’s just so great to get in Victory Lane. All of our sponsors and everyone who stuck with us to get a win, it feels nice. It’s been a while. I wish it was for points, but a million bucks is still a lot of money and I feel great about that.”
THOUGHTS ON THE OPTION TIRE AND GOING 100 LAPS? “Well, we did the first 100, so why wouldn’t it last the second 100. That was our thought, so it was definitely an aggressive strategy, but it worked out good.”
ROGER PENSKE PUT A CAR ON THE POLE AT INDIANAPOLIS AND YOU WIN TONIGHT. THAT’S A PRETTY GOOD DAY. “You said it. Not a bad day.”
CHRIS BUESCHER, No. 17 Fastenal Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “We stayed on reds all night, so that worked out pretty good for us. I’m really proud of our team. Friday wasn’t very good to be straight up about it and they worked really hard and pulled some strings, hit some buttons and got us a whole lot better for tonight, so I was proud of that to bring our Fastenal Mustang home third. I felt like we had a decent shot at it there. I was able to pace the 22 pretty good, but there at the end just took too long to get around the 5 car and really didn’t have sight of the leaders at that point. It’s a good night on a night where only one position matters. I’m proud of the group. It’s good to keep our momentum up and we’ll go onto the 600 and go win us one.”
HOW IMPORTANT IS THE MOMENTUM YOU HAVE GOING WITH THE 600 COMING UP? “I’m pumped for it. That’s a track that was really good for us last year. We led laps and got a stage win at a time of the year where we hadn’t hit our stride, so that speaks volumes for us going into it. I’m pumped. Momentum is just a product of running good and being on our game and our team has done a fantastic job. Again, I couldn’t be more proud of them. Tonight, I wanted two more, but this is a heck of a way to lead us right into the 600 next weekend.”
RYAN BLANEY, No. 12 Menards/Wrangler Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “It was an alright race. We knew we had to be creative to get up through there and we did a good job in the first caution when a lot of guys came up and put yellows on. We left the reds on and that’s how we got our track position, and then we had to leave them on until the end and actually held on alright. I didn’t get a very good restart on the front row, and then I about spun out into one and that lost me second and lost me third and then I’m just trying to make it back up, although I probably could have run about third. Overall, not a bad night from where we started.”
NOAH GRAGSON, No. 10 Overstock Ford Mustang Dark Horse – “We started in the back and got a lap down early, but got the lucky dog and came back to 11th. We just never got a handle on the balance all weekend. We were pretty loose in, so we need to go back and do our homework on this place. It’s tough. It’s a new place, but we’re a better race team than we showed all weekend. I’m certainly grateful for the fan support to allow us the opportunity to get in the All-Star Race. It was a fun weekend overall, but we just kind of struggled. It seemed like the soft tire was better for our car than the hard tire for whatever reason that is, but I’m just super grateful.”
Date: May 19, 2024 Event: NASCAR All-Star Open and NASCAR All-Star Race (non-points events) Series: NASCAR Cup Series Location: North Wilkesboro (N.C.) Speedway (.625-mile oval) NASCAR All-Star Open: 100 laps, with a competition break at or around lap 50
● Race Winner: Ty Gibbs of Joe Gibbs Racing (Toyota) ● Second Place: Bubba Wallace Jr. of 23XI Racing (Toyota) ● Fan Vote Winner: Noah Gragson of Stewart-Haas Racing (Ford)
Note:The All-Star Open was the undercard event to the NASCAR All-Star Race, where non-qualified drivers attempted to race their way into the All-Star Race by winning the Open, finishing second in the Open, or by winning the fan vote.
NASCAR All-Star Race: 200 laps, with competition breaks at or around lap 100 and lap 150
● Race Winner: Joey Logano of Team Penske (Ford)
Note: The NASCAR All-Star Race was comprised of drivers who won a points-paying race in 2023 or 2024, fulltime drivers who have previously won the All-Star Race, fulltime drivers who have won a NASCAR Cup Series championship, and drivers who advanced from the All-Star Open.
● Haley was vying for his second All-Star Race appearance. He competed in the 2020 All-Star Race by virtue of his 2019 win at Daytona (Fla.) International Speedway and finished 14th.
● Haley’s fourth-place finish was one spot short of tying his best All-Star Open finish – third earned in 2022.
● This was Grala’s first career All-Star Open.
● Both RWR cars qualified in the top-five prior to the session being interrupted by rain while the final two cars were on track. The field was set by points according to the rule book.
Race Notes:
● Logano won the All-Star Race with a .636 of second margin of victory over runner-up Denny Hamlin.
● This was Ford’s 14th win in the All-Star Race.
● The All-Star Race featured two lead changes among two different drivers. Twenty drivers comprised the field.
Sound Bites:
“We had a good car. I wish we could have started where we qualified in second, but all around it was a good day for us. We’ll keep riding this momentum. We’ve brought fast race cars every week, so we’ll just keep going with it. I had a lot of fun, especially on the red tires. We had a little more grip so I could move quicker to make things happen, but they wear out a little more. It was just hard to pass so it was nice to have that option to make up some ground.”– Justin Haley, driver of the No. 51 Pinnacle Home Improvements Ford Mustang Dark Horse
“It was cool to have as much speed as we had this weekend. We got shuffled back on the last restart, and still drove back up to 11th. Both of our RWR cars were top-five on pace in the Open and I think both of us would have had a great chance to transfer if we had lined up in order of qualifying. We’ve had a lot of potential lately, and it’s exciting every week when we show up to the racetrack. I like the momentum that we have heading into the Coca-Cola 600.” – Kaz Grala, driver of the No. 15 Remixers.com Ford Mustang Dark Horse
Next Up:
The NASCAR Cup Series returns to points-paying racing on Sunday, May 26 with the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte (N.C.) Motor Speedway. The longest race on the series’ schedule gets underway at 6 p.m. EDT with live coverage provided by FOX and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.
HAMLIN SECOND IN ALL-STAR RACE Bubba Wallace drives through field from All-Star Open to top-10
NORTH WILKESBORO, N.C. (May 19, 2024) – Denny Hamlin had an impressive run to a runner-up finish at the annual All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday evening to lead Toyota.
Bubba Wallace drove through the field as his runner-up finish in the All-Star Open qualified him for the All-Star Race. The 23XI Racing driver drove from 19th to sixth at the finish.
Toyota Post-Race Recap NASCAR Cup Series (NCS) North Wilkesboro Speedway All-Star Race – 125 miles, 200 laps
TOYOTA FINISHING POSITIONS 1st, Joey Logano* 2nd, DENNY HAMLIN 3rd, Chris Buescher* 4th, Kyle Larson* 5th, Ryan Blaney* 6th, BUBBA WALLACE 12th, MARTIN TRUEX JR. 13th, TY GIBBS 14th, TYLER REDDICK 17th, CHRISTOPHER BELL *non-Toyota driver
TOYOTA QUOTES
DENNY HAMLIN, No. 11 Mavis Tire Toyota Camry XSE, Joe Gibbs Racing
Finishing Position: 2nd
Could fresh tires have made a difference?
“I don’t know. I needed more of an advantage to pass for sure. I would run to him, and then you couldn’t pass. I would lose a little bit of air there, and I would try to give my car a break and then run to him again – just have to be so much faster to get around. Hats off to the track, NASCAR and Goodyear for giving it a try. Hopefully, we learned something here for future short tracks. I hate it for our whole Mavis Tire team, but at least we had an exciting fight in the end – something to talk about. (laughter).”
BUBBA WALLACE, No. 23 Alltroo Toyota Camry XSE, 23XI Racing
Finishing Position: 6th
The battle you had to stay on the lead lap was epic. Can you tell us about it?
“That is what you have to do. You have to survive. We were just okay. It was a good rally for the team. Just didn’t have what it took to get up there. I thought we were pretty good. I was like here we go – the 5 (Kyle Larson) and the 23 charging through the field again, just kind of stalled out and our stuff got burnt up. It was a fun battle with the 12 (Ryan Blaney). I wanted to act like I was mad at him, but I wasn’t. It was fun.”
About Toyota
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Impressive fuel efficiency ratings:
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Conclusion:
Chevrolet continues to be a trusted and reliable brand in the automotive industry, with a wide range of models to suit the needs and preferences of various drivers. From the fuel-efficient Spark to the powerful Silverado, each Chevrolet car offers impressive performance, advanced technology, and a sleek design.
With this ultimate guide, you now have a detailed understanding of the specifications of various Chevrolet models and can make an informed decision when it comes to purchasing your next car. Drive with confidence and style in a Chevrolet.
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Baseball fans, rejoice! The crack of the bat, the roar of the crowd, the electrifying tension of a tight game – Major League Baseball is back in all its glory. But for some, the thrill extends beyond the diamond. Enter the captivating world of MLB picks and parlays, where informed fans can leverage their baseball knowledge and a dash of calculated risk to potentially score big wins.
However, navigating this exciting yet intricate realm requires a well-oiled arsenal of information and a keen understanding of the intricate mechanics of parlays. So, grab your metaphorical scorecard, statistical cheat sheet, and a cold beverage, because we’re about to embark on a comprehensive journey through MLB picks and parlays for today’s games. By the end, you’ll be equipped to craft winning wagers and potentially turn your baseball IQ into a profitable (remember, always prioritize responsible gambling) pursuit.
Why MLB Picks and Parlays? A Playground for Baseball Brainiacs
MLB picks and parlays offer a captivating way to elevate your baseball fandom. Here’s why you might consider incorporating them into your viewing experience:
Heightened Excitement: Parlays add an extra layer of excitement to watching the games. As each leg of your parlay unfolds successfully, the anticipation builds, culminating in a potentially thrilling climax if your entire parlay hits. It transforms watching a game from passive enjoyment to an active, invested pursuit.
Strategic Creativity: Parlays allow you to showcase your baseball knowledge and strategic thinking. Combining different types of bets, like money lines, run lines, and totals, allows you to tailor your wager to your specific beliefs about the game’s outcome.
Potential for Bigger Wins: The beauty of parlays lies in their ability to magnify your potential winnings. By successfully picking multiple winners, you can multiply your initial wager across all the winning legs, leading to a significantly larger payout compared to a single bet.
Before diving headfirst into the world of picks and parlays, let’s solidify the fundamentals:
The Bedrock of Success: Understanding Picks and Parlays
MLB Picks: Strong parlays are built upon well-informed individual picks. This involves delving into player statistics, team trends, recent performances, weather conditions, and even injury reports. Utilize expert analysis, player data, and your own baseball knowledge to make informed decisions about potential winning teams or player performances.
Parlays: A parlay, in essence, is a single wager that combines multiple individual bets. Each leg (or individual bet) of the parlay must win for the entire wager to be successful. While this may seem like a high-risk proposition, the potential rewards can be incredibly enticing. However, remember, the more legs you add to your parlay, the exponentially higher the difficulty of winning becomes.
Crafting Your Parlay Masterpiece: Strategies for Today’s Games
Now that you understand the fundamentals, let’s explore some winning strategies specifically for crafting MLB parlays for today’s games:
Start Small: As a beginner, it’s wise to start with simple parlays, combining 2-3 well-researched picks. This allows you to refine your strategy and gain confidence before venturing into more complex parlays.
Favorable Odds: Focus on picks with favorable odds displayed by sportsbooks. While high potential payouts can be tempting, remember, the more legs you add to your parlay, the exponentially harder it becomes to win. Balance the potential payout with the likelihood of success.
Correlation is Key: Don’t just throw random picks together. Look for correlated bets that complement each other. For example, parlaying a team’s moneyline win with a high total runs bet on the same game might not be the wisest move.
Consider Weather Conditions: Check the weather forecast before placing your bets. A light drizzle might be a non-factor, but a heavy downpour could favor a strong pitching team or negatively affect offensive production.
Hedge Your Bets (Optional): Hedging involves placing additional bets that counteract your original parlay. While it reduces your potential profit, it can mitigate losses. For example, if your parlay hinges on a dominant pitcher throwing a shutout, you could place a small wager on the opposing team scoring a run as a safety net. However, hedging can be complex and requires a strong understanding of betting strategies.
Example Picks and Parlay Ideas for Today (Remember, Conduct Your Own Research)
Disclaimer: These are just examples, and it’s crucial to conduct your own research before placing any bets. Always prioritize responsible gambling and only wager what you can afford to lose.
Matchup 1: New York Yankees (Away) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (Home)
Expert Analysis: The Yankees boast a potent lineup featuring powerhouses like Aaron Judge and Giancarlo Stanton. However, the Rays are known for their deep pitching staff and success against the Yankees in recent seasons.
Potential Picks:
Yankees Moneyline (Risky): The Yankees have the offensive firepower to overpower the Rays’ pitching, but it’s a close matchup.
Under 8.5 Total Runs (Safer): Both teams have solid pitching, so a lower-scoring game is a possibility.
Parlay Idea: Combine the Under 8.5 Total Runs with a bet on another favored team with a strong chance of winning to potentially increase your payout while mitigating risk.
Matchup 2: Los Angeles Dodgers (Home) vs. Arizona Diamondbacks (Away)
Expert Analysis: The Dodgers are a perennial powerhouse, and the Diamondbacks are widely considered underdogs. However, the Diamondbacks have occasionally pulled off upsets against the Dodgers.
Potential Picks:
Dodgers Moneyline (Highly Favored): The safer bet, but the payout will be lower due to the Dodgers’ strong favoritism.
Mookie Betts Over 1.5 Hits (Moderate Risk): Betts is a consistent hitter, and this offers a chance for a decent payout.
Parlay Idea: Combine the Dodgers Moneyline with Mookie Betts Over 1.5 Hits for a potentially larger payout, but be aware of the inherent risk associated with parlays.
Matchup 3: Atlanta Braves (Home) vs. Philadelphia Phillies (Away)
Expert Analysis: The Braves are the defending champions with a well-rounded roster, while the Phillies are a wildcard team with a potent offense.
Potential Picks:
Braves Run Line -1.5 (Moderate Risk): The Braves are favored at home, and the run line provides a slightly higher payout than the moneyline.
Ronald Acuña Jr. Home Run (High Risk, High Reward): Acuña Jr. is a power hitter, but home runs are inherently unpredictable.
Parlay Idea: This is a riskier parlay, but potentially rewarding. Combine the Braves Run Line -1.5 with a bet on Ronald Acuña Jr. hitting a home run for a high potential payout, but remember, the risk is also high.
Remember:
These are just examples, and it’s crucial to conduct your own research before placing any bets. Consider factors like player injuries, recent performance trends, and weather conditions before finalizing your picks.
Always prioritize responsible gambling and only wager what you can afford to lose. The enjoyment of baseball should be the primary focus, with betting seen as an additive element.
Beyond the Picks: Additional Strategies for Parlay Success
Explore Prop Bets: Spice things up with proposition bets, or “props,” that focus on specific game events. Will a certain player hit a home run? Will there be extra innings? Prop bets can add an exciting layer to your parlay strategy and potentially lead to big payouts.
Live Betting: The thrill of the game gets even more intense with live betting. This allows you to place wagers throughout the game as the odds fluctuate. However, live betting requires a keen eye for the game’s flow and a strong understanding of how in-game situations can impact betting lines.
With a well-equipped arsenal of knowledge, strategic thinking, and a dash of responsible gambling, you’re well on your way to crafting winning MLB parlays and elevating your enjoyment of America’s pastime. Remember, research is key, and prioritizing enjoyment over chasing wins is crucial. Now, grab your peanuts and cracker jacks, delve into the intricacies of parlays, and let’s make this baseball season an unforgettable one!
The allure of the sports betting industry is undeniable. With the global market projected to reach a staggering $140 billion by 2028, the potential for profit is significant. However, for aspiring bookies, the operational complexities, particularly the upfront costs, can be daunting. This is where pay per head (PPH) sportsbooks come into play. They offer a cost-effective and scalable solution, but with various features and pricing models, understanding the nuances is crucial for optimizing your bookie business.
Imagine a one-stop shop for managing your entire sports betting operation. A PPH sportsbook provides exactly that. Instead of the significant investments required for traditional bookmaking infrastructure, software, and staff, PPH services offer a fully managed platform. You, the bookie, essentially pay a fee to outsource these functionalities, allowing you to focus on what matters most: marketing, customer acquisition, and building a thriving sportsbook business.
Benefits of a Pay Per Head Sportsbook
Beyond the immediate cost advantages, PPH sportsbooks offer a wealth of benefits for bookies:
User-friendly betting software: Manage your platform and offer a seamless betting experience for your players. This includes features like live odds updates, a wide range of wager types, and mobile compatibility.
Real-time odds management: Set competitive lines, adjust them in real-time based on market trends, and ensure accurate pricing.
Secure payment processing: Facilitate secure and reliable deposits and withdrawals for your players.
Automated reports and settlements: Gain real-time insights into your business performance and automate payouts.
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Access to a wider range of betting options: Offer your players a diverse selection of sports, events, and wager types to cater to their preferences.
Pay Per Head Pricing Models
PPH sportsbooks employ various pricing models, each with its own advantages and considerations. Understanding these models is crucial for selecting the one that best aligns with your business strategy:
Per Head Fee: This is the most straightforward model. You pay a fixed fee, typically ranging from $3 to $10 per active player on your roster, each month. This offers predictability and is ideal for bookies with a steady client base.
Per Active Fee: This model charges you based on the number of players who place at least one bet in a given period. This can be attractive for bookies with a high churn rate or those focused on attracting new players. However, it can lead to fluctuating costs depending on player activity.
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Joey Logano erased his difficult start to the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series season by capping off a dominant run with a big victory in the 40th annual running of the NASCAR All-Star Race at North Wilkesboro Speedway on Sunday, May 19.
The two-time Cup Series champion from Middletown, Connecticut, led all but one of 200 scheduled laps in an event where he took care of business a day earlier by qualifying on the pole position for the main event. From the drop of the green flag to the checkered flag, Logano managed through the event’s tire options and repaved surface, including the use of optional tires for grip, to keep his No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse entry out in front amid four restarts and several challenges between his fellow competitors. Amid a 42-lap dash to the finish, Logano managed both his optional tires, the track’s racing surface and the clean air to fend off Denny Hamlin and Kyle Larson to claim his second checkered flag in the All-Star event and cash in a million dollars.
The starting lineup for the main event was determined through a combined session of on-track qualifying and the NASCAR Pit Crew Challenge that occurred on Saturday, May 18, where each competitor eligible for the All-Star Race took the green flag, ran one full lap around the circuit, pitted within a designated pit stall for four-tire pit stop with a mock fuel delivery included during the second lap and raced back to the checkered flag once returning to the track.
The overall qualifying time was evaluated by the total time from the green flag to the checkered flag, where the competitor who posted the fastest lap time between the three times would achieve the pole position. The event’s two 60-lap Heat events that would determine the rest of the starting lineup for the All-Star Race aside from the pole sitter was scheduled to occur on Saturday but was canceled due to on-track precipitation.
At the conclusion of the qualifying and Pit Crew Challenge sessions, Joey Logano claimed his first All-Star pole position after posting the fastest three-lap qualifying run in one minute, 29.75 seconds. Joining him on the front row was Brad Keselowski, who clocked in the second-fastest three-lap qualifying run in one minute, 30.14 seconds.
Christopher Bell, whose No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota pit crew achieved this year’s Mechanix Wear Pit Crew Challenge after delivering the fastest four-tire pit service during Bell’s qualifying run in 13.223 seconds, qualified in third place with a three-lap qualifying run in one minute, 30.17 seconds and he started alongside Daniel Suarez, who posted the fourth-fastest three-lap qualifying run in one minute, 30.20 seconds.
Prior to the event, Kyle Larson, who qualified an impressive fifth place for the 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 while driving for Arrow McLaren, started at the rear of the field due to a driver change after Kevin Harvick practiced and qualified Larson’s No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entry while Larson was preparing for the Indy 500.
When the green flag waved and the race commenced, Logano muscled his No. 22 Shell/Pennzoil Ford Mustang Dark Horse ahead from the outside lane as he led the field through the first two turns and through the backstretch while Kyle Busch, who started towards the middle of the pack, hit the outside wall after making contact with Ricky Stenhouse Jr. amid a three-wide battle.
Then as Logano proceeded to lead the first lap, Busch retaliated by bumping and sending Stenhouse hard into the outside wall in Turn 2 as his event came to an early end. Following the incident, however, Stenhouse nursed and parked his damaged No. 47 Icy Hot Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 into Busch’s pit stall before he climbed out and exchanged words with Busch’s crew chief Randall Burnett before being directed to the infield care center.
During the caution period, a majority of the field led by Daniel Suarez pitted to have the soft “red” tires on their respective entries removed for prime “yellow” tires while the rest led by Logano and including Tyler Reddick, Brad Keselowski, Chris Buescher and Ryan Blaney remained on the track.
When the event restarted under green on the 10th lap, Logano retained the lead through the first two turns and through the backstretch as Keselowski and Reddick battled for second in front of Blaney and Buescher. Behind, Christopher Bell, the first competitor racing on the fresh prime tires, was in sixth ahead of Suarez, Ross Chastain, Martin Truex Jr. and Kyle Busch as Logano proceeded to lead the Lap 15 mark.
Through the first 20 scheduled laps, Logano was leading by four-tenths of a second over Reddick followed by Buescher, Blaney and Keselowski while Bell, Suarez, Chastain, William Byron and Denny Hamlin were racing in the top 10. Behind, Chase Elliott occupied 11th place ahead of Truex, Ty Gibbs, Kyle Larson and Busch while Bubba Wallace, AJ Allmendinger, Michael McDowell and Noah Gragson trailed behind, with last-place Gragson trailing the lead by more than seven seconds.
Ten laps later, Logano extended his advantage to more than a second over Buescher followed by Blaney, Reddick and Keselowski, with all the top-five front-runners separated by more than three seconds and still racing on the option “red” tires. Behind, Bell, the first competitor racing on the primary “yellow” tires in his No. 20 Yahoo! Toyota Camry XSE, trailed in sixth place by more than three seconds while Suarez, Chastain, Byron and Hamlin continued to run in the top 10.
Another 10 laps later, Logano stabilized his advantage to more than a second over Buescher while third-place Blaney trailed by more than two seconds. As Keselowski and Reddick trailed in the top five, Bell, Suarez, Chastain, Hamlin and Byron trailed in the top 10, respectively, while Elliott, Gibbs, Truex, Larson and Busch followed suit in the top 15 ahead of Wallace, McDowell, Gragson and Allmendinger.
At the Lap 50 mark, Logano continued to lead by nine-tenths of a second over Buescher, with Blaney and Keselowski trailing in third and fourth, respectively. Meanwhile, Bell cracked the top five on his primary tires while Reddick fell back to sixth place on his optional tires. Suarez, Chastain and Hamlin followed suit from seventh to ninth, respectively, while Elliott occupied 10th place ahead of teammate Byron and Gibbs.
Fifteen laps later, Logano retained the lead by a second over Buescher as Blaney, Keselowski and Bell trailed in the top five. Behind, Reddick occupied sixth place ahead of a battle between Hamlin and Suarez while Chastain and Elliott continued to run in the top 10.
A few laps later, trouble struck for Byron, who nursed his No. 24 RAPTOR Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 to pit road under green due to a flat tire and for a bent toe link after hitting a bump and the outside wall. Amid Byron’s issues, which pinned the Charlotte native multiple laps down while his pit crew made repairs on pit road, Logano, who was beginning to approach lapped traffic, was leading by less than half a second over Buescher, who was starting to close in on Logano for the top spot, by the Lap 75 mark.
Just past the Lap 80 mark, Logano, who was still trying to navigate his way through lapped traffic, retained the lead by half a second over Buescher while third-place Blaney trailed by a second. Keselowski, Bell and Reddick continued to run in the top six ahead of Hamlin, Chastain, Suarez and Elliott while Logano, who was trying to lap Wallace, was still leading by the Lap 90 mark.
On Lap 100, which marked the halfway point of the event, a designated All-Star caution was flown. At the moment of caution, Logano, who was unable to lap Wallace but survived through the event’s first half on the optional tires, retained the lead ahead of Buescher, Keselowski, Blaney and Bell while Reddick, Hamlin, Chastain, Suarez and Elliott were scored in the top 10. By then, McDowell, who was running in 16th place behind Wallace, emerged as the first competitor swho was scored a lap down and he was the recipient of the free pass.
During the caution period, the field led by Logano made a mandatory four-tire pit stop. Following the pit stops, Logano retained the lead after beating both Buescher and Bell off of pit road first while Keselowski, Blaney, Hamlin, Chastain, Elliott, Suarez and Reddick followed suit in the top 10. Amid the pit stops, nearly the entire field led by Logano opted to change for a fresh set of optional tires while Gibbs and Reddick only opted to change for primary tires.
When the race restarted under green with 92 laps remaining, where Logano and Bell occupied the front row, Logano maintained a slight advantage over Bell through the first two turns and the backstretch, with both still battling dead even back to the frontstretch and for the following lap. Logano and Bell would continue to battle dead even for the lead with 90 laps remaining, with the former trying to pin and stall the latter’s momentum through the turns and straightaways.
Then with 88 laps remaining, Bell got loose underneath Logano, which sent both competitors up the track through Turns 3 and 4 amid contact. This allowed Hamlin to ignite a three-wide battle for the lead through the frontstretch. With Hamlin trying to emerge ahead through the first two turns from the inside lane, Logano fought back from the outside lane as he retained the lead by a narrow margin over Hamlin while Bell was trying to fend off Blaney for third place. In addition, Buescher was in fifth while Larson was up to sixth place.
With 83 laps remaining, the caution flew after Gibbs, winner of the 2024 All-Star Open, was bumped twice by Busch’s No. 8 Lenovo Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 entering Turn 1 while racing for 12th place, which sent Gibbs’ No. 54 Monster Energy Toyota Camry XSE spinning towards the outside wall in Turn 1. Gibbs would drop out of the lead lap category as he had issues trying to re-fire his car amid the incident while Suarez and Reddick pitted for tire options during the caution period.
As the event restarted under green with 77 laps remaining, Logano muscled away from Hamlin and the field from the outside lane through the first two turns and through the backstretch. As the field behind battled for late spots, Logano maintained a steady advantage of two-tenths of a second over Hamlin’s No. 11 Mavis Toyota Camry XSE with 75 laps remaining while Blaney, Bell, Buescher and Larson followed suit in the top six.
With 65 laps remaining, Logano stabilized his narrow advantage to three-tenths of a second over a side-by-side battle between Hamlin and Blaney for the runner-up spot. Behind, fourth-place Bell and fifth-place Buescher both trailed by a second as sixth-place Larson trailed by two seconds, with Keselowski, Wallace, Elliott and Reddick racing in the top 10.
With 50 laps remaining, a second designated All-Star caution was flown. At the moment of caution, Logano was the leader ahead of teammate Blaney, Hamlin, Bell and Buescher while Larson, Keselowski, Wallace, Elliott and Reddick were scored in the top 10 followed by McDowell, Gragson, Chastain, Busch, Truex, Suarez, Gibbs and Allmendinger.
During the caution period, some led by Larson and including Wallace, Elliott, Chastain, Truex, McDowell, Gragson, Busch and Suarez pitted for fresh optional “red” tires while the rest led by Logano remained on the track.
Down to the final 42 laps of the event, the event restarted under green as teammates Logano and Blaney occupied the front row. At the start, Logano retained the lead while Blaney, who got loose entering the first turn, was quickly overtaken by Hamlin for the runner-up spot. Blaney would then be challenged by Buescher for third place along with Larson as Hamlin started to challenge Logano for the lead with 40 laps remaining.
Over the next two laps, Larson, racing on fresh optional tires, overtook both Blaney and Buescher to move his No. 5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet Camaro ZL1 into third place. By then, Logano retained the lead ahead of Hamlin as Larson started to close in on the two leaders. Larson would then have issues trying to overtake Hamlin for the runner-up spot through the corners while Logano retained the lead with less than 35 laps remaining.
With 25 laps remaining, Logano was leading by six-tenths of a second over Hamlin while third-place Larson trailed the lead by a second. Behind, Buescher retained fourth ahead of Blaney while Wallace was up to sixth place followed by Chastain, Elliott, Truex and Busch.
Down to the final 15 laps of the event, Logano extended his advantage to a second over Hamlin while third-place Larson, who was starting to fade on his fresh tires, trailed by more than two seconds as he was also trying to fend off Buescher to retain third place. Blaney, Wallace, Chastain, Elliott, McDowell and Truex followed suit in the top 10 as Logano was leading by six-tenths of a second over Hamlin with 10 laps remaining.
With five laps remaining, Logano retained the lead by eight-tenths of a second over Hamlin as third-place Larson trailed by four seconds followed by Buescher and Blaney.
When the white flag waved and the final lap started, Logano remained as the leader by six-tenths of a second over Hamlin. Despite Hamlin’s late effort in keeping Logano as close as he could in front of him, he could not narrow the gap as Logano, who was out front in clean air, was able to cycle around the North Wilkesboro circuit smoothly for a final time and back to the frontstretch victorious as he claimed the checkered flag by six-tenths of a second.
With the victory, Logano joins Kevin Harvick, Mark Martin, Terry Labonte and Davey Allison as competitors to win the All-Star Race twice as this marks his first time winning the All-Star event since 2016. He also recorded the fifth All-Star victory for Team Penske and the 14th overall for the Ford nameplate, with the new Ford Mustang Dark Horse stock car winning for a second consecutive weekend.
Logano’s All-Star victory capped off a strong day of motorsports competition for team owner Roger Penske, whose three-car operation in the NTT IndyCar Series swept the front row for next Sunday’s 108th running of the Indianapolis 500 as Scott McLaughlin captured his first Indy 500 pole over teammates Will Power and Josef Newgarden. For Logano, the victory served as a momentous boost for the former Cup Series champion, who came into the event with a single top-two result registered to his racing stats along with being winless through the first 13 events on the 2024 schedule.
Photo by Andrew Boyd for SpeedwayMedia.com.
“How about that, Wilkesboro?! That was awesome!” Logano exclaimed on the frontstretch on FS1. “What an incredible Shell/Pennzoil Mustang. It was so fast. Man, we came here and tested [in March]. We ran over 800 laps at the tire test. [Crew chief] Paul [Wolfe] really put me to work, really figured out what it was going to take to win the race. The [No. 22] boys executed a fantastic stop. Fantastic weekend, great execution. It’s been a while since we’ve won a race. I wish this one counted for points, but a million bucks will work as well…Man, it feels good. Feels great.”
As Logano celebrated on the frontstretch, tempers ignited in the garage area and towards the transport haulers as Stenhouse, who waited for Busch, who ended up 10th and was still displeased over the opening lap incident, confronted the latter as harsh words were exchanged. As the conversation continued, Stenhouse then swung a fist towards Busch as a fight ignited between both competitors and their respective crew members before they were separated.
Denny Hamlin, the 2015 All-Star Race winner, settled in second place for the second time in his career followed by Chris Buescher, who achieved his first top-five result in the All-Star event. Meanwhile, Kyle Larson capped off an eventful run between his Indianapolis 500 qualifying trials to campaigning for another All-Star victory by finishing fourth while Blaney rounded out the top five.
Bubba Wallace, Ross Chastain, Chase Elliott, Michael McDowell and Kyle Busch completed the top 10 in the final running order.
There were two lead changes for two different leaders. The race featured four cautions for 27 laps. In addition, 17 of 20 starters finished on the lead lap.
Results.
1. Joey Logano, 199 laps led
2. Denny Hamlin
3. Chris Buescher
4. Kyle Larson
5. Ryan Blaney
6. Bubba Wallace
7. Ross Chastain
8. Chase Elliott
9. Michael McDowell
10. Kyle Busch
11. Noah Gragson
12. Martin Truex Jr.
13. Ty Gibbs
14. Tyler Reddick
15. Daniel Suarez
16. Brad Keselowski, one lap led
17. Chistopher Bell
18. AJ Allmendinger, two laps down
19. William Byron, 14 laps down
20. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. – OUT, Accident
Next on the 2024 NASCAR Cup Series schedule is the 65th running of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway in Concord, North Carolina. The event is scheduled to occur next Sunday, May 26, during Memorial Day weekend and air at 6 p.m. ET on FOX.
Indianapolis, IN - during the Indianapolis 500 at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. (Photo by Joe Skibinski | IMS Photo)
INDIANAPOLIS (Sunday, May 19, 2024) – Get out the brooms – for Team Penske and Chevrolet.
Scott McLaughlin won the NTT P1 Award in Firestone Fast Six qualifying for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge on Sunday, leading only the second front row sweep by one team in the history of “The Greatest Spectacle in Racing.” Team Penske first achieved the feat in 1988, with Rick Mears on the pole, Danny Sullivan starting second and Al Unser third.
It was the first career Indianapolis 500 pole for McLaughlin, who also set the fastest four-lap average pole speed in the history of the race of 234.220 mph in the No. 3 Pennzoil Team Penske Chevrolet. McLaughlin’s best qualifying position in three previous Indianapolis 500 starts was 14th in 2023.
“Welcome to the party,” McLaughlin said. “The Pennzoil Chevy was unreal. There’s so much pride in being able to do it. I’m working hard. Indy hasn’t been kind to me, and a lot of it was my doing. I need to work on things. This is the first step. The Thirsty 3’s, baby, we’re coming.”
Two-time NTT INDYCAR SERIES champion and 2018 “500” winner Will Power will start second after his run of 233.917 in the No. 12 Verizon Business Team Penske Chevrolet. Reigning “500” winner and two-time series champion Josef Newgarden will round out the front row after his run of 233.808 in the No. 2 Shell Powering Progress Team Penske Chevrolet.
It was the record-extending 19th Indianapolis 500 pole for Team Penske in the hottest day of this year’s event, with air temperatures reaching 91 degrees and track temperatures topping out at 129 degrees.
Chevrolet-powered drivers swept the top eight spots in the 33-car field for the race Sunday, May 26.
Among other qualifiers in the Firestone Fast Six were Alexander Rossi, who will start fourth at 233.090 in the No. 7 Arrow McLaren Chevrolet, rookie and 2021 NASCAR Cup Series champion Kyle Larson fifth at 232.846 in the No. 17 Hendrickcars.com Arrow McLaren Chevrolet and Santino Ferrucci sixth at 232.692 in the No. 14 Homes For Our Troops Chevrolet fielded by A.J. Foyt Enterprises.
Felix Rosenqvist was the fastest Honda-powered qualifier, starting ninth after a run of 232.305 in the No. 60 AutoNation/SiriusXM Honda of Meyer Shank Racing.
Katherine Legge, Marcus Ericsson and Graham Rahal earned the final three starting spots in Last Chance Qualifying.
Legge qualified 31st at 230.092 in the No. 51 e.l.f. Cosmetics Honda. 2022 “500” winner Ericsson qualified 32nd at 230.027 in the No. 28 Delaware Life Honda of Andretti Global, and Rahal avoided being bumped from the field for the second consecutive year by earning the final starting spot at 229.974 in the No. 15 United Rentals Honda of Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing.
“I’ve been there – last year, it still stings,” Rahal said. “It’s not much better being 33rd, I can tell you that. At least we’re in the field, and we’re going to go racing.”
Rookie Nolan Siegel failed to qualify. INDY NXT by Firestone standout Siegel, who was bumped earlier during Last Chance Qualifying, crashed in the No. 18 Dale Coyne Racing Honda on the final attempt of the session. He was unhurt.
“I wish we could have shown that we deserve to be in the ‘500,’” Siegel said. “But we’ve had a difficult couple of days, and we pulled through it as a team. We did everything we possibly could. I feel like we maximized the runs today. That’s all you can do.”
The 33-car field average speed is 231.943, the second fastest in history. Last year’s record field average was 232.184.
Up next is a practice session for the 33 starters from 1-3 p.m. ET Monday, with live coverage on Peacock.
The 108th Indianapolis 500 is scheduled for Sunday, May 26 (11 a.m. ET, NBC, Peacock, Universo, INDYCAR Radio Network).
Indianapolis 500 Starting Lineup
INDIANAPOLIS – Results of qualifying Sunday for the 108th Indianapolis 500 presented by Gainbridge NTT INDYCAR SERIES event on the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, with Rank, car number in parentheses, driver, engine, time and speed in parentheses:
(3) Scott McLaughlin, Chevrolet, 02:33.7017 (234.220 mph)
(12) Will Power, Chevrolet, 02:33.9007 (233.917)
(2) Josef Newgarden, Chevrolet, 02:33.9726 (233.808)
(7) Alexander Rossi, Chevrolet, 02:34.4469 (233.090)
