FORT WORTH, Texas–After consecutive dominating restarts by Sam Mayer, Kyle Larson bested him on the one which counted to win the Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 in double extra time.
Mayer, who gained final 12 months’s NASCAR Xfinity Collection race, caught a bump by Taylor Grey as the sphere took the inexperienced flag at Texas Motor Speedway for the ultimate time. However coming into Flip 1, Mayer wiggled barely to lose momentum as Larson powered his method across the outdoors. Larson was in a position to clear Mayer on the exit of Flip 2 and lead the remainder of the best way for his second victory of the season.
Kyle Larson tries on a cowboy hat in Victory Lane after he wins the NASCAR Xfinity Collection race at Texas Motor Speedway.Jerome Miron-Imagn Photos
“There was plenty of survival I felt like all through that race, dodging some wrecks, (the) stability we needed to work on fairly a bit,” shared Larson to The CW. “It was enjoyable. I felt like my automobile if I may get to the lead (that) I may stretch out, however couldn’t get by Justin (Allgaier). He was doing a very good job of operating the place I wanted to be.”
Not like his try on the triple obligation sweep earlier within the season at Bristol Motor Speedway, Larson’s entry at Texas was a final minute entry after Connor Zilisch and JR Motorsports introduced a decrease again damage would sideline the full-time driver this weekend. LARSON’S RESPONSE
“It means quite a bit that they considered me to name as much as run this factor,” mentioned Larson. “Clearly want Connor (Zilisch) was within the automobile.”
“It means quite a bit that they considered me to name as much as run this factor.”Put up-win feedback from @KyleLarsonRacin. pic.twitter.com/aDJJDtUGvZ
— The CW Sports activities (@TheCW_Sports) May 3, 2025
For Mayer, it was a irritating option to end fifth after having the checkered flag in his attain. Nonetheless, he powered his option to a high 5 end driving the race-sponsored automobile.
“I’ve simply been blessed to have actually good automobiles at this place,” Mayer mentioned about Texas Motor Speedway. “I’ve at all times gotten together with this place nevertheless it definitely pissed me off there on the finish at present.”
“I simply had no assist,” Mayer continued when requested by Bryan Nolen with Frontstretch relating to the ultimate restart. “The 88, I beat him, I straight up out-classed him proper there, and he simply had a push, so it’s simply unlucky.”
Taylor Grey had his first restart among the many first two rows and made probably the most of it. He dodged Mayer’s slide via Turns 1 and a couple of by diving to the within and claiming the second place when the checkered flag waved.
“I can’t thank all of my Joe Gibbs Racing guys sufficient,” Grey credited. “I attempted to smash our day a number of occasions for us–simply with dumb errors, in the direction of the start and center of the race–however simply sort of exhibits how robust this quantity 54 group is, with the ability to struggle again and get a very good end.”
Hear from 2nd and fifth place finishers @Taylor_Gray and @sam_mayer_ as they describe their race at Texas. pic.twitter.com/PZod9NNGLa
— Frontstretch (@Frontstretch) May 3, 2025
Riley Herbst and Austin Hill completed third and fourth, forward of Mayer. Harrison Burton, Jesse Love, Ryan Sieg, Brandon Jones and Jeb Burton accomplished the remainder of the highest 10 positions.
Justin Allgaier led 99 laps, probably the most among the many area, however crashed with Kris Wright on Lap 155 to finish his day early.
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NASCAR Xfinity Collection Race Outcomes Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 Texas Motor Speedway Might 3, 2025
1. 88, Kyle Larson(i), Chevrolet, winner (208 laps)
2. 54, Taylor Grey #, Toyota, -1.265 seconds
3. 19, Riley Herbst(i), Toyota, -1.546 sec.
4. 21, Austin Hill, Chevrolet, -1.777 sec.
5. 41, Sam Mayer, Ford, -1.920 sec.
6. 25, Harrison Burton, Ford, -2.132 sec.
7. 2, Jesse Love, Chevrolet, -2.469 sec.
8. 39, Ryan Sieg, Ford, -2.567 sec.
9. 20, Brandon Jones, Toyota, -2.657 sec.
10. 27, Jeb Burton, Chevrolet, -2.707 sec.
11. 10, Daniel Dye #, Chevrolet, -2.863 sec.
12. 42, Anthony Alfredo, Chevrolet, -2.924 sec.
13. 18, William Sawalich #, Toyota, -2.933 sec.
14. 4, Parker Retzlaff, Chevrolet, -3.002 sec.
15. 99, Matt DiBenedetto, Chevrolet, -3.305 sec.
16. 17, Corey Day, Chevrolet, -3.320 sec.
17. 44, Brennan Poole, Chevrolet, -3.379 sec.
18. 8, Sammy Smith, Chevrolet, -5.332 sec.
19. 1, Carson Kvapil #, Chevrolet, -6.204 sec.
20. 48, Nick Sanchez #, Chevrolet, -24.400 sec.
21. 45, Mason Massey, Chevrolet, -1 lap
22. 28, Kyle Sieg, Ford, -1 lap
23. 71, Ryan Ellis, Chevrolet, -1 lap
24. 31, Blaine Perkins, Chevrolet, -1 lap
25. 35, Joey Gase, Chevrolet, -1 lap
26. 53, Mason Maggio, Ford, -1 lap
27. 26, Dean Thompson #, Toyota, -3 laps
28. 91, Josh Bilicki, Chevrolet, -3 laps
29. 07, Nick Leitz, Chevrolet, -4 laps
30. 14, Garrett Smithley, Chevrolet, -7 laps
31. 51, Jeremy Clements, Chevrolet, OUT
32. 32, Katherine Legge(i), Chevrolet, -8 laps
33. 5, Kris Wright, Chevrolet, -9 laps
34. 70, Leland Honeyman, Chevrolet, OUT
35. 7, Justin Allgaier Chevrolet,, OUT
36. 00, Sheldon Creed, Ford, OUT
37. 11, Josh Williams, Chevrolet, OUT
38. 16, Christian Eckes #, Chevrolet, OUT
# denotes rookie (i) denotes ineligible for championship factors
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