Ty Dillon and Kaulig Racing had a strong performance at Phoenix Raceway, using smart strategy and the option tire to run inside the top five late in the race.
However, a costly pit road speeding penalty in the closing laps turned a potential breakthrough finish into a frustrating setback.
Dillon, driving the No. [insert car number] Chevrolet for Kaulig Racing, executed a well-calculated race, making the most of NASCAR’s new option tire compound.
The team’s strategy had him in position for his best finish of the season, competing with the leaders in the final stage. Unfortunately, a pit stop miscue proved costly. Dillon was caught speeding on pit road, forcing him to serve a penalty that dropped him out of contention.
“Man, this one stings,” Dillon said after the race. “We had a really fast car today, and the guys at Kaulig Racing did an awesome job giving me what I needed to run up front. I’ve just got to clean up my mistakes, so we can turn a good day into a great day.”
Despite the setback, Dillon and his team took plenty of positives from their Phoenix performance. Their pace and strategic calls proved they have the speed to compete, and if Dillon can avoid similar mistakes in the future, a strong finish seems inevitable.
Kaulig Racing has been building momentum, and with Dillon gaining confidence in his No. [insert car number] Chevrolet, the team will be looking to capitalize on their speed in the coming weeks.
The next opportunity comes at [insert next race], where Dillon hopes to put together a mistake-free race and secure the strong finish that slipped away at Phoenix.
