PGRL S6 W5 Recap

03 October 2023
Pretty Good Racing League | Season 6 | Week 5
Premier Series | Las Vegas Motor Speedway

Las Vegas Motor Speedway played host to the Pretty Good Racing League’s latest racing spectacle, featuring two thrilling NASCAR Craftsman Trucks races in the MARSS Properties Vacation Rentals Voyage to Vegas.

In the first race, Scott Eckrich led the charge from the pole position, eager to prove his mettle on the famous Las Vegas track. Meanwhile, Colton Salek, starting in 14th place, wasted no time making audacious moves early in the race. Salek executed his strategy brilliantly, swiftly ascending through the field and positioning himself at the front of the pack.

Eckrich valiantly battled with Mike Rasimas to retain control of the race for the first half, with neither driver willing to yield. However, the course of the race was altered when a caution flag was unfurled. The caution was prompted by a collision between Adam Jurski and Thomas George on the front stretch, sending George into a spin and a hard impact with the outside wall.

The ensuing pit stops reshuffled the standings, pushing Eckrich far back in the field. Rasimas, now in the lead, faced relentless pressure from Salek as the race resumed. Another driver to capitalize on the situation was Michael Chrobok, who promptly overtook the front-runners to seize the lead. A fierce duel ensued between Chrobok and Ricky Hardin for the top spot, allowing Salek to lurk in third, waiting for the ideal moment to strike.

The opportune moment arrived in the final laps, as Salek masterfully maneuvered to claim the lead from Chrobok. With Chrobok and Hardin locked in their intense battle for second place, Salek capitalized and surged ahead, securing his fourth victory of the season in dramatic fashion.

As the sun dipped below the horizon and the track lights illuminated the course, the stage was set for the second race of the night. Adam Jurski led the field to the green flag, launching another thrilling contest.

The second race of each evening in this season’s competition has consistently proven to be more aggressive, punctuated by frequent caution periods. Amidst the chaos, Mike Rasimas, who began the race in 30th place, quickly asserted his presence at the front of the field. In the latter part of the race, he engaged in a fierce battle for the lead with Gael Brooks and Travis McQuistion.

With the laps rapidly dwindling, Cody Dempser sought to join the lead battle, making a daring three-wide maneuver in the final laps. However, as the white flag waved, Rasimas had a firm grip on the lead, with McQuistion providing the necessary push to secure the checkered flag.

In the championship standings, Johnathon Caddell maintains his commanding lead, now sitting 76 points ahead of Chrobok. The action promises to intensify in the upcoming round at Texas Motor Speedway on October 10th, with all the excitement set to go live at 8:50 PM ET, exclusively on the Virtual Grip Network.