Brad Keselowski waved to the fans after winning the Digital Ally 400 race Saturday night at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)
After 23 lead changes among 12 drivers, along with overtime and a late race scramble, Brad Keselowski won the Digital Ally 400 Saturday night at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas.
It was Keselowski’s second win at the Kansas Speedway.
“I thought this would be a strong showing for this rules package,” said Keselowski, who took to social media to tout that Saturday’s race might be one of the best races at an intermediate track in a while. “We ran closer than we ever here before. I think Paul and the team made some good adjustments. They were able to dial it in and kudos to them.”
Alex Bowman led 67 laps and finished third for the third straight week. It was his third top 10 finish in eight races at Kansas Speedway. Eric Jones finished third, his third top 10 finish at the facility.
After Saturday’s Digital Ally 400, Joey Logano leads the point standings by nine over Kyle Busch.
Tickets for Kansas Speedway’s fall weekend, which includes the Hollywood Casino 400 at 1:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 20, are on sale by calling 866-460-7223 or online atwww.kansasspeedway.com. The ARCA Menards Series championship race will be at 7 p.m. Oct. 18 and the NASCAR Xfinity Series race will be at 2 p.m. Oct. 19.
Racing action from Saturday night’s Digital Ally 400 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Racing action from Saturday night’s Digital Ally 400 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Brad Keselowski celebrated Saturday night after winning the Digital Ally 400 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Brad Keselowski celebrated Saturday night after winning the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Brad Keselowski waved to fans on Saturday night after winning the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Brad Keselowski was presented with the trophy Saturday after winning the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Brad Keselowski was presented with the trophy Saturday after winning the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Kansas City, Kansas, Mayor David Alvey addressed the crowd on Saturday at the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly addressed the crowd Saturday at the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Many dignitaries were present at the pre-race activities Saturday at the Digital Ally 400 at Kansas Speedway. Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly was second from the right, and Kansas Speedway President Patrick Warren was on the right. Digital Ally officials also were present. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Sister Hazel performed a pre-race concert on Saturday at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)Sister Hazel performed a pre-race concert on Saturday at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)There were fireworks after Saturday’s Digital Ally 400 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. (Fan photo by Steve Rupert)
The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Digital Ally 400 race is underway at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The weather at race time was dry and 57 degrees. Last night’s rain may cause some adjustments in the race. (Fan photo) The NASCAR Monster Energy Cup Digital Ally 400 race is underway at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. The weather at race time was dry and 57 degrees. Last night’s rain may cause some adjustments in the race. (Fan photo)
Ross Chastain won his first NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 Friday night at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)
In what has to be considered a sentimental win, Ross Chastain won the Digital Ally 250 Friday night, his first win in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series and at Kansas Speedway.
“Winning is hard to do,” Chastain said. “Sports is about the underdog, and we’ve been called the underdog for a while and I want to stop being called that. This is all that I’ve wanted since I started racing when I was 12. It hasn’t always been easy for this team but I just want to be successful.”
For Chastain, the victory is his first in 2019 and seventh top-10 finish. It’s also Chastain’s first top-10 finish at Kansas Speedway.
“On the final restart, we were tight and all I thought was that I wouldn’t be able to pass Stewart Friesen, but then he ran out of gas and my spotter said ‘Don’t mess this up,’” Chastain said. “Our spotter reminded me of me saying ‘I promise if you bring me on to race, we’ll win.’ I knew we could win, I just had to prove it.”
Ben Rhodes finished second, posting his first top-10 finish in four races at Kansas Speedway. Todd Gilliland, who finished third, posted his first top-1 finish in his first race at Kansas Speedway.
After Friday night’s Digital Ally 250, Grant Enfinger leads the point standings by 13 points over Brett Moffitt.
The Digital Ally 400 is Saturday night at Kansas Speedway. Tickets are available at the Kansas Speedway Ticket Booth B, online at www.kansasspeedway.com and at 866-460-7223.
Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)Racing action from Friday night’s NASCAR Gander Outdoors truck series race in the Digital Ally 250 at the Kansas Speedway in Kansas City, Kansas. Scheduled on Saturday night at Kansas Speedway is the Digital Ally 400. (Fan photo)
