Race Recap Next Gen Cup Series
Dover Motor Speedway
Thu, Jul 23, 2026Round 4
Photo Finish at Dover Motor Speedway: Picklesimer Edges Brian V Macklin by +0.135s
Race at a Glance
Field Size
35
Laps
202
Avg Lap Time
34.975
Cautions
15
Caution Laps
47
Lead Changes
17
Clean Runners
2
Lead Lap Finishers
16
Margin
+0.135s
Winner Spotlight
Dylan Picklesimer
P1 Finish
Race Story
Dylan Picklesimer captured the victory at Dover Motor Speedway in VISRA Florida Academy Cup Series Next Gen Cup Series action, navigating 17 lead changes across a competitive field of 35 cars to take the checkered flag from P3.
After starting in the 3 position, Dylan Picklesimer methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Brian V Macklin applied late pressure but came up just +0.135s short of catching Dylan Picklesimer. Trevor Quesenberry rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Joshua Riddle, who gained 17 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 15 caution periods, covering 47 laps, while 2 of 35 drivers completed the event without a single incident.
With the win, Dylan Picklesimer adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Joshua Riddle12
▲ +17Nicholas Warner7
▲ +13Michael Prince32
▲ +12Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3 | +2 | 23 | Dylan Picklesimer | 0x | — |
| 2 | 4 | +2 | 30 | Brian V Macklin | 2x | — |
| 3 | 1 | -2 | 24 | Trevor Quesenberry | 4x | — |
| 4 | 15 | +11 | 46 | Jeremiah Nelson | 8x | — |
| 5 | 10 | +5 | 10 | Trever Yates | 10x | — |
| 6 | 9 | +3 | 20 | AL Lykins | 6x | — |
| 7 | 13 | +6 | 60 | Tristan Haynes | 8x | — |
| 8 | 20 | +12 | 32 | Michael Prince | 16x | — |
| 9 | 26 | +17 | 12 | Joshua Riddle | 4x | — |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | 54 | Thomas Laverde | 8x | — |
| 11 | 19 | +8 | 2 | Richard Smith II | 14x | — |
| 12 | 23 | +11 | 29 | David Mayberry | 4x | — |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | 17 | Dalton Gibson | 14x | — |
| 14 | 5 | -9 | 4 | Kori Rainey | 8x | — |
| 15 | 25 | +10 | 96 | Eric Rodaman | 12x | — |
| 16 | 7 | -9 | 89 | Seth Lacroix | 10x | — |
| 17 | 30 | +13 | 7 | Nicholas Warner | 16x | — |
| 18 | 28 | +10 | 88 | Madeline Jackson | 12x | — |
| 19 | 2 | -17 | 14 | Alan Hess | 14x | — |
| 20 | 22 | +2 | 9 | Chet Sellers | 20x | — |
| 21 | 8 | -13 | 1 | Christian Rhodes | 6x | — |
| 22 | 29 | +7 | 27 | Michael Hill | 8x | — |
| 23 | 14 | -9 | 45 | Storm J Strubbe | 20x | — |
| 24 | 24 | 0 | 8 | Steven Alessi | 8x | — |
| 25 | 18 | -7 | 988 | Fred M Pennington | 12x | — |
| 26 | 21 | -5 | 3 | Joshua Edmonds | 10x | — |
| 27 | 27 | 0 | 31 | Rob Roberson | 16x | — |
| 28 | 32 | +4 | 67 | Jason Werbeskas | 18x | — |
| 29 | 12 | -17 | 5 | Cory Yocom | 6x | — |
| 30 | 11 | -19 | 71 | Dawson Price | 6x | — |
| 31 | 33 | +2 | 77 | Tyler A Green | 16x | — |
| 32 | 35 | +3 | 18 | Tyler Hurtt | 6x | — |
| 33 | 31 | -2 | 28 | Dalton Gregson | 4x | — |
| 34 | 6 | -28 | 21 | Daniel Holloway | 14x | — |
| 35 | 34 | -1 | 990 | Wesley Carter | 0x | — |