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Sammy Smith Declared Xfinity Winner at Rockingham After Jesse Love Disqualification

Rockingham Speedway's return weekend concludes with Smith's official Xfinity victory and Tyler Ankrum's strategic Truck Series win.

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Overview

  • Jesse Love was disqualified after winning the Xfinity race at Rockingham due to rear suspension violations, promoting Sammy Smith to first place.
  • Smith's victory also secured him the final $100,000 Dash 4 Cash bonus of the season.
  • The chaotic Xfinity race featured 14 cautions, two red flags, and an overtime finish, with multiple wrecks and fuel strategy playing key roles.
  • Tyler Ankrum claimed victory in the Truck Series race, breaking a 130-race winless streak through a fuel-saving strategy.
  • Former Cup driver Kasey Kahne made his NASCAR return at Rockingham, finishing midpack in the Xfinity race after early damage but expressed openness to future one-off starts.