Race Recap Elite Truck Series
Bristol Motor Speedway
Wed, Apr 8, 2026Round 14
Wild Ride at Bristol Motor Speedway: Gordon2 Survives 9-Caution Thriller
Race at a Glance
🏁Field Size
27
🔄Laps
210
⏱Avg Lap Time
20.970
🟡Cautions
9
⚠️Caution Laps
36
🔀Lead Changes
7
🛡️Clean Runners
6
🏎️Lead Lap Finishers
5
Winner Spotlight
CustomJesse Gordon
P1 Finish

Jesse Gordon
Started P2 • Inc 8

Tom Ringer
Started P10 • Inc 0

Jordan Traas
Started P1 • Inc 0
Jesse Gordon captured his first victory of the season at Bristol Motor Speedway, advancing from his second-place starting position to claim the checkered flag in Round 16 of the RFRL Truck Series. The #10 driver managed the high-banked concrete despite accumulating 8 incidents during the 210-lap affair that featured 9 cautions for 36 laps. Tom Ringer delivered an exceptional performance in the #68 truck, climbing from 10th on the grid to finish second while maintaining a clean driving record with zero incidents throughout the chaotic Bristol battle.
David Burcicki stole the show as the race's hard charger, rocketing from 23rd place at the green flag to a remarkable fifth-place finish in his #92 machine—an impressive 18-position gain that stood as the largest advancement of the day. The veteran driver kept his truck clean with zero incidents while navigating through the mayhem that claimed several contenders. Anthony Hardin also turned in a stellar drive, moving up 16 positions from 22nd to sixth place, though his #77 truck accumulated 10 incidents in the process.
Pole-sitter Jordan Traas maintained his championship composure despite falling to third place, adding 34 crucial points to his season total while keeping his #79 truck incident-free. The points leader now sits at 474 points heading into the final two races of the season. Tom Ringer's runner-up finish proved equally valuable for his championship aspirations, as the #68 driver vaulted from fifth to fourth in the standings with 379 points, gaining 35 points to close within 95 of the leader.
The Bristol results significantly tightened the championship battle with Ryan Philbrick holding second place at 442 points, 32 behind Traas, while John Crosby dropped to third despite gaining 21 points. Ringer's surge moved him past Todd Parent, who fell to fifth at 377 points after a disappointing 15th-place finish from his 11th-place starting spot. With only two races remaining, Traas maintains his advantage but faces increased pressure from a rejuvenated Ringer and the ever-consistent Philbrick in what promises to be a thrilling championship finale.
Top Movers
David Burcicki92
▲ +18Anthony Hardin77
▲ +16Gary Wright90
▲ +15Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | +1 | 10 | Jesse Gordon | 8x | 40 |
| 2 | 10 | +8 | 68 | Tom Ringer | 0x | 35 |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 79 | Jordan Traas | 0x | 34 |
| 4 | 8 | +4 | 85 | Dakota Reeder | 4x | 33 |
| 5 | 23 | +18 | 92 | David Burcicki | 0x | 32 |
| 6 | 22 | +16 | 77 | Anthony Hardin | 10x | 31 |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | 32 | Keith Vaughn | 6x | 30 |
| 8 | 7 | -1 | 54 | Tiyler Walts | 12x | 29 |
| 9 | 4 | -5 | 06 | Ryan Philbrick | 0x | 28 |
| 10 | 24 | +14 | 60 | Brian Sousa | 0x | 27 |
| 11 | 3 | -8 | 21 | Justin Carey | 10x | 26 |
| 12 | 27 | +15 | 90 | Gary Wright | 6x | 25 |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | 3 | Shaun Dionne | 8x | 24 |
| 14 | 17 | +3 | 97 | Anthony Burleyson | 14x | 23 |
| 15 | 11 | -4 | 69 | Todd Parent | 4x | 22 |
| 16 | 9 | -7 | 73 | John W Crosby | 8x | 21 |
| 17 | 14 | -3 | 71 | Tommy Wynne | 8x | 20 |
| 18 | 25 | +7 | 70 | Chad J Thompson | 14x | 19 |
| 19 | 12 | -7 | 52 | Brandon Shuman | 12x | 18 |
| 20 | 15 | -5 | 45 | Brent Thompson | 4x | 17 |
| 21 | 21 | 0 | 02 | Zachary Tankersley | 2x | 16 |
| 22 | 13 | -9 | 66 | Brandon H Yates | 4x | 15 |
| 23 | 6 | -17 | 1 | Jeffrey Goodpaster | 4x | 14 |
| 24 | 20 | -4 | 36 | Brody Duescher | 4x | 13 |
| 25 | 19 | -6 | 19 | Andy Bowman | 4x | 12 |
| 26 | 5 | -21 | ![]() | Victor Etheridge | 4x | 11 |
| 27 | 26 | -1 | 30 | Jacob Brown | 0x | 10 |
