Rockingham Trucks/Xfinity results & Cleetus denial drama
Key Questions
Who won the Truck Series race at Rockingham?
Corey Heim won the Truck Series race at Rockingham, leading 178 laps for TRICON's 1-2 finish with points tied at 190 with Honeycutt. Front Row Motorsports' Chandler Smith was disqualified post-race.
What happened to Chandler Smith after the Rockingham Truck race?
Chandler Smith was disqualified from his apparent win at Rockingham due to a technical violation, handing the victory to Corey Heim. Details emerged in videos explaining what went wrong.
Who won the Xfinity race at Rockingham?
William Sawalich won the NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Rockingham, leading the final 79 laps over runners-up Brandon Jones and Justin Allgaier. Post-race interviews featured Sawalich, Jones, and others.
Why was Cleetus McFarland denied entry to the Talladega O'Reilly race?
Cleetus McFarland, driving the No. 33 for RCR, finished P32 at Rockingham after spins but was denied NASCAR approval for Talladega due to safety concerns and insufficient laps requirement. He expressed disappointment publicly.
What is Connor Zilisch's stance on NASCAR Cup returning to Rockingham?
Connor Zilisch pumped the brakes on NASCAR Cup Series returning to Rockingham, citing the repave's grip issues after experiencing the track firsthand.
How did Cleetus McFarland perform at Rockingham?
Cleetus McFarland had a difficult Rockingham race with spins leading to P32, but earned respect from 2x winner Mark Martin for stepping into stock car racing from a simulator.
What are the current O'Reilly Auto Parts Series power rankings?
Justin Allgaier leads the early O'Reilly Auto Parts Series power rankings after eight races, with the series a third through its 2026 regular season. Bristol entry list is set for the spring race.
Are there discussions about adding a Cup race to Rockingham?
NASCAR insiders and Mark Martin debated adding a Cup race to Rockingham, calling it 'insane' given its history from 1965-2004.
Heim Trucks win (178 led/TRICON 1-2), FRM Smith DQ; pts Heim/Honeycutt 190 tie. Xfinity: Sawalich #18 win over Jones/Allgaier; Cleetus #33 RCR P32 spins prompts Talladega O'Reilly denial (NASCAR safety/more laps req). Zilisch Cup return delayed by repave grip.