Such is the cruel fate that can be road course racing in NASCAR, especially when it involves a driver looking for his first career victory.
Ross Chastain, who entered the race with three consecutive finishes of third or better, grabbed the lead on the first lap of overtime then had to fight off both Allmendinger and Alex Bowman on the final lap to secure his first series victory.
It was certainly eventful.
In Turn 15 of the 3.41-mile road course on the final lap, Allmendinger bumped Chastain out of the lead. Chastain then bumped Allmendinger in Turn 17, as Bowman moved by both to move out front.
Chastain then hit Allmendinger again in Turn 18 of the 20-turn course, which sent Allmendinger’s car into Bowman’s and both of them went off track. Chastain reclaimed the lead and grabbed the win two turns later.
“At the end of the day, we all have to look ourselves in the mirror. If you are okay with it, you’re okay with it. Each person is different,” Allmendinger said after…
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