PGRL S6 W2 Recap

12 September 2023
Pretty Good Racing League | Season 6 | Week 2
Premier Series | Atlanta Motor Speedway

In the Say No To Grip 100’s, presented by GamingGuyL, the Pretty Good Racing League thrilled fans with a showcase of Gen4 Cup Cars in two thrilling 65-lap races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Colton Salek, racing for ERAU Esports, emerged victorious in the first race.

The first race became a masterclass in pit strategy, with most drivers attempting a 2-stop approach. Salek, however, opted to stretch his fuel window and go for a daring 1-stop race. Jeff Ward, leading the charge for the 2-stop strategy, managed to recover only to 3rd place before Salek took the checkered flag. It was a race filled with high-speed action, and remarkably, not a single caution interrupted the intense competition.

For the second race, the finishing order from the first race was inverted to set the grid. This placed Salek back in 35th position. Scott Eckrich demonstrated his prowess, claiming victory in the second race.

Race 2 proved to be considerably more chaotic than the first, with multiple cautions minimizing the impact of pit strategy. Eckrich seized the lead early in the race, taking it from Ricky Hardin on lap 40, with Jeff Ward closely following into 2nd. Ward made several attempts to wrest the lead from Eckrich but couldn’t execute the pass. Ultimately, Eckrich showcased winning speed, crossing the finish line to take the checkered flag.

In the championship standings, Johnathon Caddell maintained his lead with consistent finishes, currently sitting 19 points ahead of Ryan Zima. The excitement continues in the next round, scheduled for September 19th at Darlington Raceway, and fans can catch all the action live at 8:50 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network!