Race Recap NWSTT
Richmond Raceway
Mon, Jun 26, 2023Round 12
Photo Finish at Richmond Raceway: Matthews Edges Travis Barnes3 by +0.31s
Race at a Glance
Field Size
7
Laps
65
Avg Lap Time
26.620
Cautions
2
Caution Laps
8
Lead Changes
4
Clean Runners
2
Lead Lap Finishers
6
Margin
+0.31s
Winner Spotlight
Dylan Matthews
P1 Finish
Race Story
Dylan Matthews captured the victory at Richmond Raceway in Northwest Short Track Tour NWSTT action, besting a competitive field of 7 cars to take the checkered flag from P3.
After starting in the 3 position, Dylan Matthews methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Travis Barnes3 applied late pressure but came up just +0.31s short of catching Dylan Matthews. Jordy Habart rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Bobby Graddy, who gained 3 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 2 caution periods, covering 8 laps, while 2 of 7 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
The tight competition saw 6 of 7 cars finish on the lead lap, a testament to the quality of the field.
With the win, Dylan Matthews adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Bobby Graddy1
▲ +3Dylan Matthews17
▲ +2Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 17 | Dylan Matthews | 0x | 43 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 8 | Travis Barnes | 4x | 42 |
| 3 | 2 | -1 | 09 | Jordy Habart | 4x | 41 |
| 4 | 7 | +3 | 1 | Bobby Graddy | 4x | 40 |
| 5 | 4 | -1 | 14 | Nate Garske | 0x | 39 |
| 6 | 6 | 0 | 15 | Kris Camire | 4x | 38 |
| 7 | 5 | -2 | 57 | Kenny Storkson | 6x | 37 |