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2020 Unhinged 300

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2020 Unhinged 300
Race details[1][2][3][4][5][6]
Race 11 of 33 in the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series season
Date June 20, 2020 (2020-06-20)
Location Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama
Course 2.66 mi (4.28 km)
Distance 113 laps, 300.58 mi (483.74 km)
Pole position
Driver Kaulig Racing
Grid positions set by ballot
Most laps led
Driver Ross Chastain Kaulig Racing
Laps 24
Winner
No. 11 Justin Haley Kaulig Racing
Television in the United States
Network FS1
Announcers Adam Alexander, Aric Almirola, Jamie McMurray
Nielsen Ratings 998,000[7]
Radio in the United States
Radio MRN

The 2020 Unhinged 300 was a NASCAR Xfinity Series race held on June 20, 2020 at Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. Contested over 113 laps on the 2.66-mile (4.28 km) superspeedway, it was the 11th race of the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series season and the season's third Dash 4 Cash race. Kaulig Racing's Justin Haley picked up his first career Xfinity Series victory.[8]

The race was originally scheduled to be held on April 25, but was rescheduled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[9]

Report

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Background

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Talladega Superspeedway, the track where the race was held.

Talladega Superspeedway, formerly known as Alabama International Motor Speedway, is a motorsports complex located north of Talladega, Alabama. It is located on the former Anniston Air Force Base in the small city of Lincoln. A tri-oval, the track was constructed in 1969 by the International Speedway Corporation, a business controlled by the France family. Talladega is most known for its steep banking. The track currently hosts NASCAR's Cup Series, Xfinity Series and Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series. Talladega is the longest NASCAR oval with a length of 2.66-mile-long (4.28 km) tri-oval like the Daytona International Speedway, which is 2.5-mile-long (4.0 km).

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the race was held with limited spectators, with the grandstands and infield closed. Spectators were restricted to the 44 open backstretch motorhome lots who had camping tickets for both days of the meeting.[10]

Dash 4 Cash

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The Dash 4 Cash is a series of four races in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, preceded by a qualifying race. The top four points-eligible drivers in the previous race are eligible to win a $100,000 bonus on top of their race winnings if they win the race. Cup Series regulars are not permitted to compete in the races.

The Unhinged 300 was the season's third Dash 4 Cash race. A. J. Allmendinger, Chase Briscoe, Ross Chastain, and Brandon Jones were eligible to win after finishing in the top 4 at the Contender Boats 250 at Homestead.

Entry list

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  • (R) denotes rookie driver.
  • (i) denotes driver who is ineligible for series driver points.
No. Driver Team Manufacturer Sponsor
0 Jeffrey Earnhardt JD Motorsports Chevrolet Flexfit 110
1 Michael Annett JR Motorsports Chevrolet Pilot/Flying J
02 Brett Moffitt (i) Our Motorsports Chevrolet Fr8Auctions Camo
4 Jesse Little (R) JD Motorsports Chevrolet SkuttleTight
5 Matt Mills B. J. McLeod Motorsports Toyota J.F. Electric
6 B. J. McLeod JD Motorsports Chevrolet Happy Father's Day/JD Motorsports
7 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports Chevrolet BRANDT/TradeMark Nitrogen
07 Gray Gaulding (i) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet Walk-Ons Bistreux & Bar
8 Jeb Burton JR Motorsports Chevrolet LS Tractor
08 Joe Graf Jr. (R) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet Bucked Up Energy
9 Noah Gragson JR Motorsports Chevrolet Hellmann's Roasted Garlic Sauce
10 Ross Chastain Kaulig Racing Chevrolet Nutrien Ag Solutions
11 Justin Haley Kaulig Racing Chevrolet LeafFilter Gutter Protection
13 Chad Finchum MBM Motorsports Toyota Mohawk Market/Kahnawake Reserve
15 Robby Lyons JD Motorsports Chevrolet Sunwest Construction
16 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet Ellsworth Advisors
18 Riley Herbst (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Monster Energy
19 Brandon Jones Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Menards/Atlas Designer Shingles
20 Harrison Burton (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Morton Buildings/DEX Imaging
21 Anthony Alfredo Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet Dude Wipes
22 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford MoneyLion
26 Colin Garrett Sam Hunt Racing Toyota Rosie Network/The Jewelry Republic
36 Alex Labbé DGM Racing Chevrolet Lake Wales High School: Congratulations Class of 2020!
38 Jeff Green RSS Racing Chevrolet C2 Freight Resources
39 Ryan Sieg RSS Racing Chevrolet CMR Construction Roofing/CMRRoofing.com
44 Tommy Joe Martins Martins Motorsports Chevrolet AAN Adjusters
47 Joe Nemechek (i) Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet Patriots of America PAC/Boat Gadget
51 Jeremy Clements Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet Repairables.com
52 Kody Vanderwal (R) Means Racing Chevrolet ADVANCED DAIRY SERVICE
61 Timmy Hill (i) Hattori Racing Toyota RoofClaim.com
66 John Jackson MBM Motorsports Toyota James Carter Attorney at Law/CrashClaimsR.Us
68 Brandon Brown Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet Original Larry's Hard Lemonade Brewing Co.
74 Mike Harmon Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet #BackTheBlue
78 Vinnie Miller B. J. McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet Koolbox ICE
90 Caesar Bacarella DGM Racing Chevrolet Alpha Prime/Maxim
92 Josh Williams DGM Racing Chevrolet Tedlar/General Formulations
93 Myatt Snider RSS Racing Chevrolet Superior Essex/Louisiana Hot Sauce
98 Chase Briscoe Stewart-Haas Racing Ford Ford Performance Racing School
99 Mason Massey B. J. McLeod Motorsports Toyota Gerber Collision & Glass
Official entry list

Qualifying

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Justin Haley was awarded the pole for the race as determined by a random draw.[11]

Starting Lineup

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Pos No Driver Team Manufacturer
1 11 Justin Haley Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
2 1 Michael Annett JR Motorsports Chevrolet
3 39 Ryan Sieg RSS Racing Chevrolet
4 98 Chase Briscoe Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
5 9 Noah Gragson JR Motorsports Chevrolet
6 19 Brandon Jones Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
7 22 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford
8 8 Jeb Burton JR Motorsports Chevrolet
9 10 Ross Chastain Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
10 21 Anthony Alfredo Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
11 20 Harrison Burton (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
12 7 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports Chevrolet
13 0 Jeffrey Earnhardt JD Motorsports Chevrolet
14 15 Robby Lyons JD Motorsports Chevrolet
15 68 Brandon Brown Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet
16 6 B. J. McLeod JD Motorsports Chevrolet
17 90 Caesar Bacarella DGM Racing Chevrolet
18 4 Jesse Little (R) JD Motorsports Chevrolet
19 51 Jeremy Clements Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet
20 02 Brett Moffitt (i) Our Motorsports Chevrolet
21 07 Gray Gaulding (i) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet
22 18 Riley Herbst (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
23 08 Joe Graf Jr. (R) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet
24 92 Josh Williams DGM Racing Chevrolet
25 74 Mike Harmon Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet
26 52 Kody Vanderwal (R) Means Racing Chevrolet
27 36 Alex Labbé DGM Racing Chevrolet
28 78 Vinnie Miller B. J. McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet
29 47 Tim Viens (i) Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet
30 13 Chad Finchum MBM Motorsports Toyota
31 93 Myatt Snider (R) RSS Racing Chevrolet
32 44 Tommy Joe Martins Martins Motorsports Chevrolet
33 61 Timmy Hill (i) Hattori Racing Chevrolet
34 16 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
35 99 Mason Massey B. J. McLeod Motorsports Toyota
36 38 Jeff Green RSS Racing Chevrolet
37 5 Matt Mills B. J. McLeod Motorsports Toyota
38 66 John Jackson MBM Motorsports Toyota
39 26 Colin Garrett Sam Hunt Racing Toyota
Official starting lineup
  • . – Eligible for Dash 4 Cash prize money.
  • The No. 8 and No. 16 had to start from the rear due to failing pre-race inspection.
  • The No. 47 had to start from the rear due to a driver change.
  • The No. 99 had to start from the rear due to an unapproved adjustment.

Race

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Race results

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Stage Results

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Stage One

Laps: 25

Pos No Driver Team Manufacturer Points
1 11 Justin Haley Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 10
2 21 Anthony Alfredo Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 9
3 98 Chase Briscoe Stewart-Haas Racing Ford 8
4 10 Ross Chastain Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 7
5 19 Brandon Jones Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 6
6 22 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford 5
7 20 Harrison Burton (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 4
8 02 Brett Moffitt (i) Our Motorsports Chevrolet 0
9 1 Michael Annett JR Motorsports Chevrolet 2
10 07 Gray Gaulding (i) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet 0

Stage Two

Laps: 25

Pos No Driver Team Manufacturer Points
1 98 Chase Briscoe Stewart-Haas Racing Ford 10
2 1 Michael Annett JR Motorsports Chevrolet 9
3 22 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford 8
4 9 Noah Gragson JR Motorsports Chevrolet 7
5 10 Ross Chastain Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 6
6 11 Justin Haley Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 5
7 8 Jeb Burton JR Motorsports Chevrolet 4
8 19 Brandon Jones Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 3
9 02 Brett Moffitt (i) Our Motorsports Chevrolet 0
10 68 Brandon Brown Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet 1

Final Stage Results

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Laps: 63

Pos Grid No Driver Team Manufacturer Laps Points Status
1 1 11 Justin Haley Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 113 55 Running
2 9 10 Ross Chastain Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 113 48 Running
3 8 8 Jeb Burton JR Motorsports Chevrolet 113 38 Running
4 7 22 Austin Cindric Team Penske Ford 113 46 Running
5 20 02 Brett Moffitt (i) Our Motorsports Chevrolet 113 0 Running
6 10 21 Anthony Alfredo Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet 113 40 Running
7 34 16 A. J. Allmendinger Kaulig Racing Chevrolet 113 30 Running
8 21 07 Gray Gaulding (i) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet 113 0 Running
9 27 36 Alex Labbé DGM Racing Chevrolet 113 28 Running
10 5 9 Noah Gragson JR Motorsports Chevrolet 113 34 Running
11 15 68 Brandon Brown Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet 113 27 Running
12 2 1 Michael Annett JR Motorsports Chevrolet 113 36 Running
13 18 4 Jesse Little (R) JD Motorsports Chevrolet 113 24 Running
14 13 0 Jeffrey Earnhardt JD Motorsports Chevrolet 113 23 Running
15 32 44 Tommy Joe Martins Martins Motorsports Chevrolet 113 22 Running
16 6 19 Brandon Jones Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 113 30 Running
17 17 90 Caesar Bacarella DGM Racing Chevrolet 113 20 Running
18 4 98 Chase Briscoe Stewart-Haas Racing Ford 113 37 Running
19 14 15 Robby Lyons JD Motorsports Chevrolet 113 18 Running
20 35 99 Mason Massey B. J. McLeod Motorsports Toyota 113 17 Running
21 28 78 Vinnie Miller B. J. McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet 113 16 Running
22 30 13 Chad Finchum MBM Motorsports Toyota 113 15 Running
23 16 6 B. J. McLeod JD Motorsports Chevrolet 113 14 Running
24 19 51 Jeremy Clements Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet 112 13 Running
25 25 74 Mike Harmon Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet 112 12 Running
26 33 61 Timmy Hill (i) Hattori Racing Toyota 106 0 Accident
27 31 93 Myatt Snider (R) RSS Racing Chevrolet 105 10 Accident
28 12 7 Justin Allgaier JR Motorsports Chevrolet 105 9 Accident
29 36 38 Jeff Green RSS Racing Chevrolet 105 8 Accident
30 3 39 Ryan Sieg RSS Racing Chevrolet 101 7 Running
31 26 52 Kody Vanderwal (R) Means Racing Chevrolet 95 6 Accident
32 11 20 Harrison Burton (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 95 9 Accident
33 24 92 Josh Williams DGM Racing Chevrolet 95 4 Accident
34 23 08 Joe Graf Jr. (R) SS-Green Light Racing Chevrolet 95 3 Accident
35 39 26 Colin Garrett Sam Hunt Racing Toyota 95 2 Accident
36 29 47 Tim Viens (i) Mike Harmon Racing Chevrolet 90 0 Accident
37 22 18 Riley Herbst (R) Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota 76 1 Accident
38 37 5 Matt Mills B. J. McLeod Motorsports Toyota 65 1 Overheating
39 38 66 John Jackson MBM Motorsports Toyota 30 1 Overheating
Official race results
  • . – Won the Dash 4 Cash prize money and subsequently qualified for the Dash 4 Cash prize money in the next race.
  • . – Qualified for Dash 4 Cash prize money in the next race.

Race statistics

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  • Lead changes: 22 among 12 different drivers
  • Cautions/Laps: 6 for 22
  • Red flags: 2
  • Time of race: 2 hours, 15 minutes, 52 seconds
  • Average speed: 136.249 mph (219.272 km/h)

Media

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Television

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The Unhinged 300 was carried by FS1 in the United States. Adam Alexander, Stewart-Haas Racing driver Aric Almirola, and Jamie McMurray called the race from the Fox Sports Studio in Charlotte, with Jamie Little and Vince Welch covering pit road.

FS1
Booth announcers Pit reporter
Lap-by-lap: Adam Alexander

Color-commentator: Aric Almirola

Color-commentator: Jamie McMurray

Jamie Little

Vince Welch

Radio

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The Motor Racing Network (MRN) called the race for radio, which was simulcast on SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

Standings after the race

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Drivers' Championship standings
Pos Driver Points
1 Noah Gragson 469
2 Chase Briscoe 454 (-15)
1 3 Austin Cindric 426 (-43)
1 4 Ross Chastain 422 (-47)
2 5 Harrison Burton (R) 399 (-70)
1 6 Justin Haley 385 (-84)
1 7 Brandon Jones 375 (-94)
8 Justin Allgaier 337 (-132)
1 9 Michael Annett 296 (-173)
1 10 Ryan Sieg 273 (-196)
11 Riley Herbst (R) 257 (-212)
1 12 Brandon Brown 250 (-219)
Official driver's standings
  • Note: Only the first 12 positions are included for the driver standings.
  • . – Driver has clinched a position in the NASCAR playoffs.

References

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  1. ^ "2020 NASCAR XFINITY Series Schedule". Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  2. ^ "Talladega Superspeedway". RacingCircuits.info. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  3. ^ "Entry List" (PDF). Jayski.com. June 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  4. ^ "Starting Lineup" (PDF). Jayski.com. June 18, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  5. ^ "Unhinged 300 Results" (PDF). Jayski.com. June 20, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  6. ^ "Driver points" (PDF). Jayski.com. June 20, 2020. Retrieved September 18, 2020.
  7. ^ "June 20, 2020 Cable Ratings". ShowBuzz Daily. Archived from the original on 2020-06-25. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  8. ^ "Justin Haley wins at Talladega for first Xfinity victory - NBC Sports". NASCAR Talk | NBC Sports. 2020-06-21. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  9. ^ "Talladega Superspeedway April 24-26 Race Weekend Postponed; To Be Rescheduled At A Later Date". www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  10. ^ "Talladega Superspeedway to Host Limited Number of Fans for the GEICO 500 NASCAR Cup Series Race on Sunday, June 21". www.talladegasuperspeedway.com. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
  11. ^ Staff, SPEED SPORT (2020-06-18). "Justin Haley Named Talladega Xfinity Polesitter". SPEED SPORT. Retrieved 2020-09-18.
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