Kevin Harvick defeats Bubba Wallace, who won his first pole position, and wins for the first time in 65 races / NASCAR Round 23

 Round 23 of the 2022 NASCAR Cup Series, "FireKeepers Casino 400," was held at Michigan International Speedway on August 6-7. Kevin Harvick (Stewart-Haas Racing/Ford Mustang), who had been given a win in the race, defeated Darrell “Bubba” Wallace Jr. (23XI Racing/Toyota Camry), who won his first pole position in his career. To the 15th winner. As a result, even in the point ranking, which was below the playoff cutline, it has risen to 9th place and is within range.

Toyota Camry is driven by Martin Truex Jr., who finished 6th

Heading into the weekend in Michigan, Chevrolet's Richard Childress Racing has announced the Cup debut of 28-year-old Austin Hill, who currently competes in the Xfinity Series and Camping World Truck Series, while 23XI Racing also announced the continuation of Ty Gibbs, the grandson of Joe Gibbs, who has replaced Kurt Busch in the last two races.

"Looking at the dark clouds over the team, we were in the wrong place and at the wrong time many times," he said after the first few races. Kyle Busch (Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota Camry) marked the fastest.

Wallace, Denny Hamlin (Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota Camry), Gibbs, and Martin Truex Jr. (Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota Camry) also occupy the top 5 Camrys. In the development that raises expectations for the afternoon qualifying.

Then, Wallace, who appeared as the final runner of the session, averaged 190.703 miles (37.755 seconds), hitting the fastest time, not only winning the first pole of his career in the cup race, but also the team's first pole in the history of Shinko 23XI Racing. Showed.

"It's about time. It took me five years to get my first pole," said Wallace with a smile. “This is a testament to the hard work and excellent work that all members of 23XI have done. We have not achieved a finish worthy of the effort so far, but we all did it. I'm proud."

"But we know the real work is tomorrow and it's a completely different sport. So to get pole like this on a day with speed is a good starting point for us, but let's reset and see what happens tomorrow. I have to prepare.”

Harvick takes the lead in the final caution and wins comfortably

In Sunday's race, Wallace maintained the lead from the start with Christopher Bell (Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota Camry) in 2nd, Kyle in 3rd, and an escort in the camp. With Kyle at the head of the list, Gibbs, Austin Sindrick (Team Penske/Ford Mustang) and other 9 cars will be involved in the “Big One”.

After this confusion, Bell and Hamlin won Stage 1 with a score of 1-2, and continued to dominate the race in Stage 2 as well. Hamlin won Stage 2 as well, and everyone felt that today was "Toyota Day" in the final stage.

Running in 2nd place, Bell ran into Ross Chastin (Truckhouse Racing Team/Chevrolet Camaro) who had just finished changing tires, and was pushed by Chevrolet as he tried to exit Turn 4 from behind. The Camry crashed into the outside wall. This triggered the last caution of the day on the 160th lap.

On the other hand, Hamlin, who had a lead lap of 38 laps throughout the race, was also handed a safety penalty for having trouble changing tires at the final pit stop and too many crew members crossing the wall to collect tires. To be forced to restart the last from behind.

With this, Harvick, who had finished the last pit work before the caution, suddenly took the lead, and after the restart, the rivals went down to the pit lane, taking over the lead. The 46-year-old veteran, who ran fast with 38 remaining laps, passed the checkered flag with a margin of 2.9 seconds.

"It was definitely the right time. We had some good runs over the last few weeks and the car was doing well in Pocono, but luck just let us down," he said of his victory. Harvick.

We've been digging all year long, maximizing what we have to make this Next-Gen Mustang go faster. I'm really proud of everyone at Stewart Haas Racing for doing what was necessary and doing a good job."

Ty Gibbs (Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota Supra), who dominated the final stage of Round 21 of theWe've been digging all year long, maximizing what we have to make this Next-Gen Mustang go faster. I'm really proud of everyone at Stewart Haas Racing for doing what was necessary and doing a good job."

Ty Gibbs (Joe Gibbs Racing/Toyota Supra), who dominated the final stage of Round 21 of the NASCAR Xfinity Series on Saturday, took his fifth victory of the season and continued his momentum in Sunday's cup race. , Despite receiving a speeding penalty in the last pit, he made a comeback to the top 10 and has the highest finish in the last three races as Kurt's substitute.Xfinity Series on Saturday, took his fifth victory of the season and continued his momentum in Sunday's cup race. , Despite receiving a speeding penalty in the last pit, he made a comeback to the top 10 and has the highest finish in the last three races as Kurt's substitute.