Here’s a quick recap of the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Rockingham Speedway (April 19, 2025):
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Race Summary:
Venue: Rockingham Speedway (0.94-mile oval)
Laps: 250
Attendance: 30,000 (Sold out crowd)
Winner: Jesse Love
Love survived a wild final stage that included multiple cautions, a red flag, and a dramatic NASCAR Overtime finish. He outdueled Sammy Smith in the final laps for his second win of the season.
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Stage Winners:
Stage 1: Nick Sanchez
Stage 2: Dean Thompson
Stage 3 / Race Winner: Jesse Love
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Top 10 Finishers:
1. Jesse Love
2. Sammy Smith
3. Parker Retzlaff
4. Harrison Burton
5. Brennan Poole
6. Taylor Gray
7. Austin Hill
8. Josh Williams
9. Jeb Burton
10. Daniel Dye
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Notable Incidents:
Connor Zilisch had to drop to the rear after earning pole due to a flat tire post-qualifying.
Kasey Kahne was collected in two separate incidents but still managed to finish P15.
Ryan Sieg, who led late, ran out of fuel with under 20 laps to go.
Multiple red flags in Stage 3, including a massive restart crash triggered by Christian Eckes stalling.
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Updated Point Standings (Top 12):
Playoff Cutline:
13. Daniel Dye: -3
14. Taylor Gray: -21
15. Dean Thompson: -23
16. Christian Eckes: -25
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Let me know if you want a graphic summary, breakdown of a specific driver’s race, or stage-by-stage point gain!
