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Chandler Smith out-duels Zane Smith for Las Vegas Trucks win

Chandler Smith out-duels Zane Smith for Las Vegas Trucks win

On a restart with three of 134 laps remaining in the race, Zane Smith powered into the lead past Kyle Busch to grab the lead.

With one lap remaining, Chandler Smith passed Zane Smith for the lead, only to see Zane Smith quickly move back out front. Chandler Smith quickly did a crossover move to reclaim the lead and held on for his first victory of the 2022 season.

 

The win is the third in 40 career starts for the 19-year-old native of Talking Rock, Ga., who drives the No. 18 Toyota for Kyle Busch Motorsports.

“The Good Lord, man, he performs miracles all day. He gives me the talent the opportunity to drive this truck for Kyle Busch Motorsports,” Chandler Smith said. “I’m just beyond thankful for this whole opportunity.

“All the glory goes to him, my guys, my wife – everybody that’s supported that deal with me, honestly, every single day. I’m just super-thankful right now.”

Team owner Kyle Busch finished third, Stewart Friesen was fourth and Ryan Preece rounded…

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