Race Recap Elite Truck Series
Phoenix Raceway
Wed, Mar 4, 2026Round 9
Wild Ride at Phoenix Raceway: Philbrick Survives 8-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
30
🔄Laps
120
⏱Avg Lap Time
35.322
🟡Cautions
8
⚠️Caution Laps
24
🔀Lead Changes
3
🛡️Clean Runners
3
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
15
Winner Spotlight
CustomRyan Philbrick
P1 Finish
Ryan Philbrick
Started P25 • Inc 0
Jordan Traas
Started P1 • Inc 0
Nate Lesko
Started P29 • Inc 4
Race Story
Ryan Philbrick captured the victory at Phoenix Raceway in RFRL Elite Truck Series action, besting a competitive field of 30 cars to take the checkered flag from P25.
After starting in the 25 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. Nate Lesko rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Nate Lesko, who gained 26 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 8 caution periods, covering 24 laps, while 3 of 30 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Ryan Philbrick adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Nate Lesko20
▲ +26Ryan Philbrick06
▲ +24Dakota Reeder85
▲ +14Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 25 | +24 | 06 | Ryan Philbrick | 0x | 40 |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 79 | Jordan Traas | 0x | 35 |
| 3 | 29 | +26 | 20 | Nate Lesko | 4x | 34 |
| 4 | 6 | +2 | 33 | Justin Carey | 0x | 33 |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | 11 | Jonathan Burt | 2x | 32 |
| 6 | 8 | +2 | 54 | Tiyler Walts | 10x | 31 |
| 7 | 4 | -3 | 77 | Anthony Hardin | 4x | 30 |
| 8 | 15 | +7 | 74 | David McConnell | 4x | 29 |
| 9 | 14 | +5 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 4x | 28 |
| 10 | 9 | -1 | 69 | Todd Parent | 4x | 27 |
| 11 | 10 | -1 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 4x | 26 |
| 12 | 16 | +4 | 32 | Keith Vaughn | 4x | 25 |
| 13 | 12 | -1 | 97 | Anthony Burleyson | 8x | 24 |
| 14 | 28 | +14 | 85 | Dakota Reeder | 8x | 23 |
| 15 | 22 | +7 | 09 | jonathan McIntosh | 8x | 22 |
| 16 | 27 | +11 | 66 | Brandon H Yates | 8x | 21 |
| 17 | 24 | +7 | 23 | Bobby Rowden | 10x | 20 |
| 18 | 20 | +2 | 63 | Justin Clapper | 6x | 19 |
| 19 | 5 | -14 | 73 | John W Crosby | 4x | 18 |
| 20 | 30 | +10 | 70 | Chad J Thompson | 8x | 17 |
| 21 | 21 | 0 | 45 | Brent Thompson | 12x | 16 |
| 22 | 2 | -20 | 00 | Zachary Lovelace | 4x | 15 |
| 23 | 17 | -6 | 28 | Colton Jackson | 16x | 14 |
| 24 | 23 | -1 | 19 | Jessica Bowman | 4x | 13 |
| 25 | 7 | -18 | 52 | Brandon Shuman | 10x | 12 |
| 26 | 19 | -7 | 71 | Thomas Wynne | 12x | 11 |
| 27 | 13 | -14 | 72 | Zachary Wynne | 6x | 10 |
| 28 | 26 | -2 | 62 | Tyler Jones | 12x | 9 |
| 29 | 11 | -18 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 8x | 8 |
| 30 | 18 | -12 | 1 | Jeffrey Goodpaster | 4x | 7 |