Grey Gaulding delivered an encouraging efficiency throughout Sunday's YellaWood 500 at Talladega Superspeedway, main 5 laps earlier than finally ending twenty third. Gaulding certified fortieth in his No. 66 Ford however shortly demonstrated that he might benefit from the bizarre drafting situations.
Whereas a lot of the sphere centered on conserving gasoline through the opening stage, Gaulding moved into the lead on Lap 26. He remained out entrance via Lap 30, main 5 consecutive circuits in opposition to a discipline that included a number of NASCAR Cup Collection champions and established superspeedway winners.
Sustaining that place proved troublesome as methods shifted and the bigger drafting teams regained momentum. Gaulding's afternoon grew to become more difficult when he was concerned within the 12-car accident on Lap 132. Nevertheless, he managed to maintain his Ford in competitors regardless of dropping useful observe place.
The closing portion of the race featured one other main accident and an additional time restart, however Gaulding was unable to get better the misplaced laps. He finally accomplished 185 laps and completed twenty third, 4 laps behind winner Kyle Larson.
Regardless of ending outdoors the highest 20, Gaulding gained 17 positions from his qualifying effort and led laps in a aggressive Cup Collection discipline. The efficiency supplied a notable spotlight throughout his Talladega look.
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