Tommy Joe Martins solid finish on Daytona
Tommy Joe Martins solid finish on Daytona
Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series UHOH188 on the Daytona International Speedway Road Course held a lot of unknowns. However, in a historic first for the series, and with no practice – drivers were left wondering what would unfold during the 52-lap event. Still, Tommy Joe Martins came through and shined with a really solid finish on Daytona Road Course.
The race was delayed by one hour, 50 minutes by lightning strikes just before pre-race ceremonies. When the race did start at 5:09 p.m. ET, NASCAR officials deemed the track damp, giving teams the option to add rain tires after the late-afternoon showers.
Tommy Joe Martins
After starting in the 22nd position, Tommy Joe Martins had a very solid race on Saturday evening. NASCAR driver earned his best finish on a road course. His No. 44 AAN Adjusters Chevrolet finished stage one in 21st and stage two in the 19th position, respectively. As the checkered flag flew on lap 52, Martins crossed the finish line in 13th – his best finish of the season. Additionally, Martins 13th place result marked his fourth Top-20 finish in a row, and the team’s best finish in team history.
13th place car
Best finish in the history of @martinsmotorsports & my best career finish on a road course in @nascar…. (Posted by Tommy Joe Martins on Saturday, August 15, 2020)
Best finish in the history of @martinsmotorsports & my best career finish on a road course in @nascar…. (Posted by NASCAR Xfinity Series
The Xfinity Series is set for a pair of races next weekend at Dover International Speedway. Tune in this Saturday at 12:30 p.m. ET and Sunday at 1:30 p.m. ET. Both races are scheduled to be broadcast on NBCSN/NBC Sports App, MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.