Race Recap Elite Truck Series
Michigan International Speedway
Wed, Jan 14, 2026Round 2
Wild Ride at Michigan International Speedway: Philbrick Survives 7-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
27
🔄Laps
90
⏱Avg Lap Time
54.006
🟡Cautions
7
⚠️Caution Laps
21
🔀Lead Changes
14
🛡️Clean Runners
2
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
15
Winner Spotlight
CustomRyan Philbrick
P1 Finish
Ryan Philbrick
Started P6 • Inc 4
Jordan Traas
Started P1 • Inc 4
John W Crosby
Started P7 • Inc 4
Race Story
Ryan Philbrick captured the victory at Michigan International Speedway in RFRL Elite Truck Series action, navigating 14 lead changes across a competitive field of 27 cars to take the checkered flag from P6.
After starting in the 6 position, Ryan Philbrick methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Jordan Traas secured second place, just behind Ryan Philbrick. John W Crosby rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Cody Deak, who gained 14 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 7 caution periods, covering 21 laps, while 2 of 27 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Ryan Philbrick adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Cody Deak13
▲ +14Chad J Thompson70
▲ +13Thomas Wynne71
▲ +13Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6 | +5 | 06 | Ryan Philbrick | 4x | 40 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 79 | Jordan Traas | 4x | 35 |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | 73 | John W Crosby | 4x | 34 |
| 4 | 4 | 0 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 13x | 33 |
| 5 | 12 | +7 | 52 | Brandon Shuman | 16x | 32 |
| 6 | 16 | +10 | 92 | Edwin Warren | 5x | 31 |
| 7 | 21 | +14 | 13 | Cody Deak | 8x | 30 |
| 8 | 8 | 0 | 21 | David Burcicki | 8x | 29 |
| 9 | 20 | +11 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 1x | 28 |
| 10 | 23 | +13 | 70 | Chad J Thompson | 5x | 27 |
| 11 | 24 | +13 | 71 | Thomas Wynne | 9x | 26 |
| 12 | 18 | +6 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 4x | 25 |
| 13 | 3 | -10 | 69 | Todd Parent | 0x | 24 |
| 14 | 22 | +8 | 72 | Zachary Wynne | 12x | 23 |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | 66 | Brandon H Yates | 10x | 22 |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | 53 | David Lewis | 3x | 21 |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | 45 | Brent Thompson | 8x | 20 |
| 18 | 15 | -3 |  | Victor Etheridge | 12x | 19 |
| 19 | 17 | -2 | 54 | Tiyler Walts | 13x | 18 |
| 20 | 10 | -10 | 97 | Anthony Burleyson | 15x | 17 |
| 21 | 14 | -7 | 75 | Stoney Benfield | 8x | 16 |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | 63 | Justin Clapper | 18x | 15 |
| 23 | 2 | -21 | 98 | Kyle White | 13x | 14 |
| 24 | 5 | -19 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 4x | 13 |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | 5 | Brandon M Hinton | 3x | 12 |
| 26 | 25 | -1 | 20 | Nate Lesko | 4x | 11 |
| 27 | 27 | 0 | 34 | Jeff Dynda | 0x | — |