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NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Secures Record Eighth Victory at Atlanta Truck Race in Thrilling Finish

Carl Harrison by Carl Harrison
February 22, 2025
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NASCAR Legend Kyle Busch Secures Record Eighth Victory at Atlanta Truck Race in Thrilling Finish

Feb 13, 2025; Daytona Beach, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kyle Busch (8) during driver introductions for the Duels at Daytona International Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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In a heart-stopping display of racing prowess, Kyle Busch lived up to his reputation as the favorite, outpacing Stewart Friesen in the final stretch of Saturday’s Fr8 Racing 208. The thrilling showdown took place at Atlanta Motor Speedway, a track that has witnessed Busch’s victory eight times before, a record in the NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series.

Busch, in his No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, clinched an extraordinary 0.017s win over Friesen, barely 20 yards shy of the finish line. The two competitors raced neck-and-neck, their trucks roaring past the checkered flag in tandem. Busch’s impeccable performance saw him leading a remarkable 80 of the 135 laps. His victory, however, wasn’t easy-earned, with a pack of six trucks hounding the two-time NASCAR Cup Series champion in the climactic final 20 laps.

The crowd in the grandstands, braving the chilly 50-degree Atlanta weather, were treated to an awe-inspiring display of racing. “An awesome run for this Spire Chevrolet and everybody at Gainbridge,” an exhilarated Busch said as he thanked the fans. His strategy, he revealed, was to stay as far forward as possible while battling to get back to the front to control the race. The result was a riveting race to the finish that kept fans on the edge of their seats.

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Despite his commendable efforts, Friesen, the Canadian owner-driver of the No. 52 Halmer-Friesen Toyota, could only manage a wistful smile as he acknowledged his best efforts in the thrilling finish. “We had a shot and I guess I got too far off my help there coming off the back on my last lap,” he admitted.

The nail-biting finish wasn’t just a two-man show, with Tyler Ankrum and Bailey Curry crossing the finish line almost simultaneously, a mere 0.001s apart. Chandler Smith, a native of Georgia, finished fifth, all of them giving Busch a run for his money in the final laps.

The top 10 also boasted of Caden Honeycutt, two-time series champion Ben Rhodes, reigning series champion Ty Majeski, Jake Garcia, and Grant Enfinger. The race was marked by a staggering 19 lead changes among 11 drivers and only two caution flags beyond the scheduled stage breaks.

However, the race wasn’t without its share of disappointments. Championship favorite Corey Heim’s hopes were dashed when he ran out of gas a single lap before the Stage 2 break, resulting in a 23rd place finish. Connor Mosack, a 25-year-old rookie who had earned his first series pole position and led 30 laps, also had a rough ending as he was involved in a late-race incident, finishing 25th.

The race also saw Jack Wood clinching the opening stage win, while Busch took home the second stage win. Giovanni Ruggiero emerged as the top finishing rookie in 11th place, and Tanner Gray bagged an additional championship point for recording the fastest lap bonus.

As the dust settles in Atlanta, the focus shifts to the series’ next race on March 14 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. Enfinger will enter the race with a one-point advantage over Majeski, raising the stakes for the forthcoming event.

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