Race Recap Next Gen Cup Series
North Wilkesboro Speedway
Thu, Sep 3, 2026Round 12
Photo Finish at North Wilkesboro Speedway: Chilcutt Edges Trevor Quesenberry by +0.072s
Race at a Glance
Field Size
19
Laps
100
Avg Lap Time
33.378
Cautions
9
Lead Changes
15
Clean Runners
0
Lead Lap Finishers
5
Margin
+0.072s
Winner Spotlight
Alex Chilcutt
P1 Finish
Race Story
Alex Chilcutt captured the victory at North Wilkesboro Speedway in VISRA Florida Academy Cup Series Next Gen Cup Series action, navigating 15 lead changes across a competitive field of 19 cars to take the checkered flag from P9.
After starting in the 9 position, Alex Chilcutt methodically worked through the field, making strategic passes and capitalizing on opportunities to reach victory lane.
Trevor Quesenberry applied late pressure but came up just +0.072s short of catching Alex Chilcutt. Kori Rainey rounded out the podium in third.
The hard charger award goes to Michael Hill29, who gained 11 positions from the starting grid to the checkered flag.
The race saw 9 caution periods.
With the win, Alex Chilcutt adds another trophy to the cabinet. Full results below.
Top Movers
Michael Hill27
▲ +11Alex Chilcutt17
▲ +8Richard Smith II2
▲ +7Finishing Order
| Finish | Start | +/- | Car # | Driver | Inc | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 9 | +8 | 17 | Alex Chilcutt | 8x | — |
| 2 | 1 | -1 | 24 | Trevor Quesenberry | 4x | — |
| 3 | 7 | +4 | 4 | Kori Rainey | 8x | — |
| 4 | 3 | -1 | 46 | Jeremiah Nelson | 8x | — |
| 5 | 6 | +1 | 1 | Christian Rhodes | 2x | — |
| 6 | 11 | +5 | 5 | Cory Yocom | 6x | — |
| 7 | 18 | +11 | 27 | Michael Hill | 10x | — |
| 8 | 5 | -3 | 71 | Dawson Price | 10x | — |
| 9 | 2 | -7 | 20 | AL Lykins | 2x | — |
| 10 | 17 | +7 | 2 | Richard Smith II | 10x | — |
| 11 | 8 | -3 | 77 | Tyler A Green | 6x | — |
| 12 | 13 | +1 | 10 | Alan Hess | 18x | — |
| 13 | 16 | +3 | 28 | Michael Hora | 6x | — |
| 14 | 14 | 0 | 18 | Tyler Hurtt | 12x | — |
| 15 | 12 | -3 | 96 | Eric Rodaman | 2x | — |
| 16 | 15 | -1 | 41 | Eric Loreille | 6x | — |
| 17 | 19 | +2 | 8 | Steven Alessi | 2x | — |
| 18 | 10 | -8 | 14 | Trever Yates | 16x | — |
| 19 | 4 | -15 | 23 | Dylan Picklesimer | 4x | — |