JEFFREY EARNHARDT
RACE REPORT
NALLEY CARS 250 AT ATLANTA MOTOR SPEEDWAY
NO. 26 FOREVERLAWN TOYOTA GR SUPRA
EVENT INFORMATION
- Date: March 19, 2022
- Event: Nalley Cars 250 (Round 5 of 33)
- Location: Atlanta Motor Speedway
- Format: 163 Laps (Stages 40 laps / 40 laps / 83 laps)
- Start/Finish: 19th (dropped to back due to unapproved adjustments) / 13th – Running, Lead Lap (+25 positions)
KEY NOTES
- Jeffrey Earnhardt recorded his highest finish of the 2022 season so far, solidifying Sam Hunt Racing’s fourth Top-15 finish of the season in the team’s 50th career start.
- In 50 career starts, Sam Hunt Racing has hosted 11 different drivers, recorded two Top-5’s and three Top-10’s, and has led 11 laps.
- Qualifying for the Nalley Cars 250 was cancelled and replaced with practice due to Friday’s weather.
- Earnhardt had mechanical issues during practice which led to unapproved adjustments prior to the race. Earnhardt was expected to start 19th, but had to drop to the rear of the field.
- The No. 26 Toyota GR Supra battled handling issues throughout Stages One and Two. While handling started to get better during the Final Stage, frequent cautions allowed Earnhardt to move through the field.
- The #Nalley250 was Sam Hunt Racing’s third career start at the 1.5-mile track, securing its highest finish at Atlanta Motor Speedway.
QUOTES
What were your thoughts on today’s race?
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“It was a hard-fought finish today. We had a mechanical issue in practice and struggled through handling issues and a vibration throughout the race. The cautions and track position really worked on our side there in the final stage, and we were able to bring home a top-15 finish. It wasn’t the prettiest race, but we’ll take it. I can’t thank the team and the ForeverLawn family enough for their support. Looking forward to getting to Texas with everyone.”
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— Jeffrey Earnhardt, Driver of the No. 26 ForeverLawn Toyota GR Supra
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