Sheldon Creed delivered one other sturdy efficiency Saturday, ending fifth in The Progress Group 250 at Talladega Superspeedway. The Haas Manufacturing unit Crew driver began twelfth and remained aggressive all through a day dominated by JR Motorsports.
Creed demonstrated spectacular drafting velocity throughout the opening stage, operating among the many leaders as Carson Kvapil and several other different championship contenders battled for place. He finally completed fifth in Stage 1, incomes six priceless factors. Creed continued competing close to the entrance throughout Stage 2, the place he completed sixth and added one other 5 stage factors.
His No. 00 Chevrolet remained among the many main automobiles throughout the remaining stage, permitting him to keep away from the issues that broken the championship hopes of a number of opponents. As the sphere ready for the extra time end, Creed remained in rivalry behind the dominant JR Motorsports group. He finally completed fifth, finishing all 94 laps and incomes 43 factors from the occasion.
The efficiency helped Creed preserve fourth within the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Elements Collection Chase standings with 2,351 factors. He now trails championship chief Jesse Love by 50 factors, decreasing his deficit from 59 coming into Talladega.
With Martinsville and Homestead-Miami remaining, Creed nonetheless has a chance to problem for the championship.
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