MARTINSVILLE SPEEDWAY | RACE RECAP
JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK | No. 42 SKIP BARBER RACING SCHOOL TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
START: 29th
FINISH: 36th
POINTS: 19th
MARTINSVILLE, Va. - (April 7, 2024) -- Erik Jones led the way for LEGACY MOTOR CLUB at Martinsville this weekend with a 12th-place finish. John Hunter Nemechek suffered a mechanical failure with four laps to go relegating him to a 36th place finish.
Kyle Larson won Stage 1, Denny Hamlin won Stage 2, and William Byron took the checkered flag for the win at Martinsville.
Below is how the race played out for the drivers of LEGACY MOTOR CLUB.
42 RECAP: John Hunter Nemechek started the event in the No. 42 Skip Barber Racing School Toyota Camry in 29th position and dealt with an ill-handling race car for most of the day. He said he was extremely loose and a majority of the event was run under green flag conditions. Nemechek went a lap down early - as many other cars in the field were overtaken by the leaders on the 0.526-mile track - and the team was unable to regain track position or the free pass.
Crew chief Ben Beshore made some significant changes to the No. 42 but the team again was trapped a lap down and then became two laps down due to long green flag runs.
With four to go, Nemechek hit the wall causing a significant fire in the No. 42 resulting in a DNF. He was evaluated and released from the infield care center.
NEXT RACE: The NASCAR Cup Series returns to short-track night racing next weekend at Martinsville Speedway. Race coverage next Sunday is set for 3:00 p.m. ET on FOX SPORTS 1, with radio coverage on MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90)
ERIK JONES | No. 43 FAMILY DOLLAR TOYOTA CAMRY XSE
START: 17th
FINISH: 12th
POINTS: 20th
RECAP: Erik Jones started the event 17th and early on said the Family Dollar Toyota Camry was extremely tight and barely drivable.
Crew chief Dave Elenz made significant changes to the No. 43 throughout the race and Jones chipped away from 18th to 12th making his way forward in the field.
With four laps to go, a caution came out and the No. 43 team opted to pit for four tires. They maintained a 12th-place finish and as a result, picked up two positions in the points standings.
NEXT RACE: The NASCAR Cup Series heads to Texas Motor Speedway next weekend. Race coverage next Sunday is on FOX, with radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio (Channel 90).
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ABOUT LEGACY MOTOR CLUB: LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ is a professional auto racing club owned by businessman and entrepreneur Maurice "Maury" J. Gallagher and seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion Jimmie Johnson. The CLUB competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series fielding the No. 42 Toyota Camry XSE of John Hunter Nemechek, the No. 43 Toyota Camry XSE of Erik Jones, and the No. 84 limited schedule entry for Johnson. LEGACY M.C. also competes in the Extreme-E Series. Seven-time NASCAR Cup Series champion and NASCAR Hall of Famer Richard Petty "The King" serves as Club Ambassador. With a unique title signifying a nod to car clubs of past eras, LEGACY M.C. is an inclusive club for all motorsport enthusiasts to celebrate the past and future legacies of its members, while competing for wins and championships at NASCAR’s elite level. To keep up-to-date with the latest news, information and exclusive content, follow LEGACY MOTOR CLUB™ on Facebook, X, Instagram and at www.LEGACYMOTORCLUB.com.
