2022 Food City Dirt Race
| Race details[1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9] | |||
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| Race 9 of 36 in the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series | |||
 The 2022 Food City Dirt Race program cover. | |||
| Date | April 17, 2022 | ||
| Location | Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee | ||
| Course |
Permanent racing facility 0.533 mi (0.858 km) | ||
| Distance | 250 laps, 133.25 mi (214.445 km) | ||
| Average speed | 34.973 miles per hour (56.284 km/h) | ||
| Pole position | |||
| Driver | Stewart-Haas Racing | ||
| Time | 16 Heat Race Points | ||
| Most laps led | |||
| Driver | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | |
| Laps | 99 | ||
| Winner | |||
| No. 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | |
| Television in the United States | |||
| Network | Fox | ||
| Announcers | Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer, and Darrell Waltrip | ||
| Nielsen Ratings | 2.19, 4,007,000 viewers | ||
| Radio in the United States | |||
| Radio | PRN | ||
| Booth Announcers | Doug Rice and Mark Garrow | ||
| Turn Announcers | Rob Albright (Backstretch) | ||
The 2022 Food City Dirt Race was a NASCAR Cup Series race held on April 17, 2022, at Bristol Motor Speedway in Bristol, Tennessee. Contested over 250 laps on the 0.533 miles (0.858 km) short track, it was the ninth race of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series season. This would turn out to be Kyle Busch's last win for Joe Gibbs Racing and the last appearance of the 18 car in victory lane.
Report
[edit]Background
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Bristol Motor Speedway, formerly known as Bristol International Raceway and Bristol Raceway, is a NASCAR short track venue located in Bristol, Tennessee. Constructed in 1960, it held its first NASCAR race on July 30, 1961. Bristol is among the most popular tracks on the NASCAR schedule because of its distinct features, which include extraordinarily steep banking combined with short length, an all concrete surface, two pit roads, and stadium-like seating.
In 2021, the race shifted to a dirt surface version of the track and was renamed the Food City Dirt Race.[10]
Entry list
[edit]- (R) denotes rookie driver.
- (i) denotes driver who is ineligible for series driver points.
Practice
[edit]First practice
[edit]Tyler Reddick was the fastest in the first practice session with a time of 20.017 seconds and a speed of 89.924 mph (144.719 km/h).[11]
| Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 20.017 | 89.924 |
| 2 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 20.055 | 89.753 |
| 3 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 20.068 | 89.695 |
| Official first practice results | ||||||
Final practice
[edit]Denny Hamlin was the fastest in the final practice session with a time of 20.638 seconds and a speed of 87.218 mph (140.364 km/h).[12]
| Pos | No. | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Time | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 20.638 | 87.218 |
| 2 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 20.668 | 87.091 |
| 3 | 38 | Todd Gilliland (R) | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 20.683 | 87.028 |
| Official final practice results | ||||||
Qualifying heat races
[edit]Qualifying race procedure similar to that used by the Chili Bowl qualifying nights and Bryan Clauson Classic. Starting order for heat races based on random draw. Grid determined by a combination of passing points and finishing points. Ties broken by owner points.
Race 1
[edit]| Pos | Grid | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 4 | 8 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 2 | 9 | 41 | Cole Custer | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 3 | 5 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 4 | 3 | 6 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 5 | 1 | 38 | Todd Gilliland (R) | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 15 |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 15 |
| 7 | 8 | 7 | Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 8 | 7 | 19 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 15 |
| 9 | 2 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing Team | Chevrolet | 15 |
| Official race one results | ||||||
Race 2
[edit]| Pos | Grid | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 15 |
| 2 | 2 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 15 |
| 3 | 7 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 4 | 3 | 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 15 |
| 5 | 8 | 43 | Erik Jones | Petty GMS Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 6 | 4 | 77 | Justin Allgaier (i) | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 7 | 9 | 99 | Daniel Suárez | Trackhouse Racing Team | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 8 | 1 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 9 | 6 | 78 | Josh Williams (i) | Live Fast Motorsports | Ford | 15 |
| Official race two results | ||||||
Race 3
[edit]| Pos | Grid | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 31 | Justin Haley | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 15 |
| 3 | 4 | 17 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 4 | 6 | 45 | Kurt Busch | 23XI Racing | Toyota | 15 |
| 5 | 8 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 6 | 7 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Toyota | 15 |
| 7 | 3 | 15 | J. J. Yeley (i) | Rick Ware Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 8 | 9 | 16 | Noah Gragson (i) | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 9 | 5 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 15 |
| Official race three results | ||||||
Race 4
[edit]| Pos | Grid | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Laps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 42 | Ty Dillon | Petty GMS Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 2 | 1 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 3 | 6 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 4 | 5 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | JTG Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 5 | 4 | 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 15 |
| 6 | 7 | 2 | Austin Cindric (R) | Team Penske | Ford | 15 |
| 7 | 9 | 21 | Harrison Burton (R) | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 8 | 3 | 10 | Aric Almirola | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 15 |
| 9 | 8 | 51 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | Ford | 15 |
| Official race four results | ||||||
Starting Lineup
[edit]Race
[edit]Stage Results
[edit]Stage One Laps: 75
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 10 |
| 2 | 42 | Ty Dillon | Petty GMS Motorsports | Chevrolet | 9 |
| 3 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 8 |
| 4 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 7 |
| 5 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 6 |
| 6 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 5 |
| 7 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 4 |
| 8 | 8 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 3 |
| 9 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 2 |
| 10 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | JTG Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet | 1 |
| Official stage one results | |||||
Stage Two Laps: 75
| Pos | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 10 |
| 2 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 9 |
| 3 | 99 | Daniel Suárez | Trackhouse Racing Team | Chevrolet | 8 |
| 4 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 7 |
| 5 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 6 |
| 6 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 5 |
| 7 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 4 |
| 8 | 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 3 |
| 9 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 2 |
| 10 | 8 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 1 |
| Official stage two results | |||||
Final Stage Results
[edit]Stage Three Laps: 100
| Pos | Grid | No | Driver | Team | Manufacturer | Laps | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 11 | 18 | Kyle Busch | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 52 |
| 2 | 3 | 8 | Tyler Reddick | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 250 | 39 |
| 3 | 10 | 22 | Joey Logano | Team Penske | Ford | 250 | 42 |
| 4 | 5 | 5 | Kyle Larson | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 48 |
| 5 | 25 | 12 | Ryan Blaney | Team Penske | Ford | 250 | 36 |
| 6 | 8 | 48 | Alex Bowman | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 36 |
| 7 | 2 | 20 | Christopher Bell | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 47 |
| 8 | 9 | 9 | Chase Elliott | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 36 |
| 9 | 17 | 34 | Michael McDowell | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 250 | 31 |
| 10 | 7 | 42 | Ty Dillon | Petty GMS Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 36 |
| 11 | 18 | 6 | Brad Keselowski | RFK Racing | Ford | 250 | 26 |
| 12 | 21 | 99 | Daniel Suárez | Trackhouse Racing Team | Chevrolet | 250 | 33 |
| 13 | 1 | 41 | Cole Custer | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 250 | 24 |
| 14 | 6 | 31 | Justin Haley | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 250 | 23 |
| 15 | 15 | 17 | Chris Buescher | RFK Racing | Ford | 250 | 22 |
| 16 | 20 | 2 | Austin Cindric (R) | Team Penske | Ford | 250 | 21 |
| 17 | 23 | 38 | Todd Gilliland (R) | Front Row Motorsports | Ford | 250 | 20 |
| 18 | 19 | 24 | William Byron | Hendrick Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 19 |
| 19 | 26 | 7 | Corey LaJoie | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 18 |
| 20 | 24 | 21 | Harrison Burton (R) | Wood Brothers Racing | Ford | 250 | 17 |
| 21 | 30 | 19 | Martin Truex Jr. | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 250 | 16 |
| 22 | 4 | 14 | Chase Briscoe | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 250 | 25 |
| 23 | 31 | 10 | Aric Almirola | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 250 | 14 |
| 24 | 14 | 43 | Erik Jones | Petty GMS Motorsports | Chevrolet | 250 | 13 |
| 25 | 36 | 78 | Josh Williams (i) | Live Fast Motorsports | Ford | 250 | 0 |
| 26 | 35 | 51 | Cody Ware | Rick Ware Racing | Ford | 250 | 11 |
| 27 | 28 | 16 | Noah Gragson (i) | Kaulig Racing | Chevrolet | 248 | 0 |
| 28 | 22 | 23 | Bubba Wallace | 23XI Racing | Toyota | 245 | 9 |
| 29 | 16 | 47 | Ricky Stenhouse Jr. | JTG Daugherty Racing | Chevrolet | 240 | 9 |
| 30 | 29 | 15 | J. J. Yeley (i) | Rick Ware Racing | Ford | 221 | 0 |
| 31 | 12 | 3 | Austin Dillon | Richard Childress Racing | Chevrolet | 211 | 13 |
| 32 | 13 | 45 | Kurt Busch | 23XI Racing | Toyota | 211 | 5 |
| 33 | 33 | 1 | Ross Chastain | Trackhouse Racing Team | Chevrolet | 150 | 4 |
| 34 | 32 | 4 | Kevin Harvick | Stewart-Haas Racing | Ford | 100 | 3 |
| 35 | 34 | 11 | Denny Hamlin | Joe Gibbs Racing | Toyota | 91 | 2 |
| 36 | 27 | 77 | Justin Allgaier (i) | Spire Motorsports | Chevrolet | 74 | 0 |
| Official race results | |||||||
Race statistics
[edit]- Lead changes: 6 among 5 different drivers
- Cautions/Laps: 14 for 82
- Red flags: 1 for 16 minutes and 51 seconds
- Time of race: 3 hours, 34 minutes and 27 seconds
- Average speed: 34.973 miles per hour (56.284 km/h)
Media
[edit]Television
[edit]The Food City Dirt Race was carried by Fox in the United States. Mike Joy, Clint Bowyer and 12-time Bristol winner – and all-time Bristol race winner – Darrell Waltrip called the race from the broadcast booth, his first since the 2019 Toyota/Save Mart 350 when he retired from commentary duties. Jamie Little and Regan Smith handled pit road for the television side. Larry McReynolds provided insight also from pit road.
| Fox | ||
|---|---|---|
| Booth announcers | Pit reporters | In-race analyst |
| Lap-by-lap: Mike Joy Color-commentator: Clint Bowyer Color-commentator: Darrell Waltrip |
Jamie Little Regan Smith |
Larry McReynolds |
Radio
[edit]PRN had the radio call for the race which was simulcasted on Sirius XM NASCAR Radio. Doug Rice and Mark Garrow called the race in the booth when the field raced down the frontstretch. Rob Albright called the race from atop the turn 3 suites when the field raced down the backstretch. Brad Gillie, Brett McMillan, Lenny Batycki and Alan Cavanna covered the action on pit lane for PRN.
| PRN | ||
|---|---|---|
| Booth announcers | Turn announcers | Pit reporters |
| Lead announcer: Doug Rice Announcer: Mark Garrow |
Backstretch: Rob Albright | Brad Gillie Brett McMillan Lenny Batycki Alan Cavanna |
Standings after the race
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References
[edit]- ^ "2022 schedule". Jayski.com. Jayski's Silly Season Site. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "Bristol Motor Speedway". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group, LLC. January 3, 2013. Archived from the original on April 28, 2017. Retrieved March 13, 2022.
- ^ "Entry List" (PDF). Jayski.com. Jayski's Silly Season Site. April 11, 2022. Retrieved April 11, 2022.
- ^ "First Practice Results". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group, LLC. April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Final Practice Results". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group, LLC. April 15, 2022. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ "Bristol Heat Races Results". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group, LLC. April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Starting Lineup". NASCAR.com. NASCAR Media Group, LLC. April 16, 2022. Retrieved April 16, 2022.
- ^ "Food City Dirt Race Results". NASCAR.com. NASCAR. April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "Points standings" (PDF). Jayski.com. Jayski's Silly Season Site. April 17, 2022. Retrieved April 17, 2022.
- ^ "NASCAR Cup Series to go dirt trackin' at Bristol in 2021 - NBC Sports". NASCAR Talk | NBC Sports. 2020-09-30. Retrieved 2020-09-30.
- ^ Utter, Jim (April 15, 2022). "Reddick fastest in spin-filled first Cup practice at Bristol". Motorsport.com. Bristol, Tennessee: Motorsport Network. Retrieved April 15, 2022.
- ^ Utter, Jim (April 15, 2022). "Denny Hamlin tops Kyle Busch in final Bristol Cup practice". Motorsport.com. Bristol, Tennessee: Motorsport Network. Retrieved April 15, 2022.