2023 Shriners Children's 200 Explained

Type:CUST
Location:Darlington Raceway, Darlington, South Carolina
Announcers:Adam Alexander, Ryan Blaney, and Michael Waltrip
Year:2023
Race Name:Shriners Children's 200
Scheduled Mi:200
Course Mi:1.366
Scheduled Laps:147
Scheduled Km:323
Avg:91.924mph
Car:10
First Driver:Kyle Larson
First Team:Kaulig Racing
Most Driver:John Hunter Nemechek
Most Laps:57
Most Team:Joe Gibbs Racing
Pole Time:29.613
Pole Team:Joe Gibbs Racing
Date:May 13
Network:FOX
Pole Driver:John Hunter Nemechek
Description:Race 11 of 33 of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series
Official Name:4th Annual Shriners Children's 200
Course Km:2.198
Radio:MRN
Distance Mi:200
Distance Laps:147
Distance Km:323

The 2023 Shriners Children's 200 was the 11th stock car race of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series, and the 42nd iteration of the event. The race was held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, in Darlington, South Carolina at Darlington Raceway, a 1.366miles permanent egg-shaped racetrack. The race took the scheduled 147 laps to complete. In an exciting last-lap battle, Kyle Larson, driving for Kaulig Racing, would capture the win after making contact with John Hunter Nemechek on the final turn, causing Nemechek to spin on the frontstretch. This was Larson's 14th career NASCAR Xfinity Series win, and his first of the season. Larson and Nemechek would dominate the majority of the race, leading 46 and 57 laps, respectively.[1] To fill out the podium, Justin Allgaier, driving for JR Motorsports, and Cole Custer, driving for Stewart-Haas Racing, would finish 2nd and 3rd, respectively.

Background

Darlington Raceway is a race track built for NASCAR racing located near Darlington, South Carolina. It is nicknamed "The Lady in Black" and "The Track Too Tough to Tame" by many NASCAR fans and drivers and advertised as "A NASCAR Tradition." It is of a unique, somewhat egg-shaped design, an oval with the ends of very different configurations, a condition which supposedly arose from the proximity of one end of the track to a minnow pond the owner refused to relocate. This situation makes it very challenging for the crews to set up their cars' handling in a way that is effective at both ends.

Entry list

DriverTeamMakeSponsor or throwback
00Cole CusterStewart-Haas RacingFordHaas Automation - Jason Leffler's 2004 No. 00 Haas Automation paint scheme[2] [3] [4]
1Sam MayerJR MotorsportsChevroletAccelerate Pros Talent - Kurt Busch's 2001 No. 97 Sharpie/Rubbermaid paint scheme[5]
02Blaine PerkinsOur MotorsportsChevroletPayDay - Kevin Harvick's 2003 No. 21 PayDay paint scheme[6]
2Sheldon CreedRichard Childress RacingChevroletWhelen - Kevin Harvick's 2001 No. 2 ACDelco paint scheme[7]
3Ty Dillon (i)Richard Childress RacingChevroletFerris Commercial Mowers - Tribute to Ferris' first race as a sponsor in 2003[8]
4Garrett SmithleyJD MotorsportsChevroletTrophy Tractor
6Brennan PooleJD MotorsportsChevrolet511Auction.com
07Stefan ParsonsSS-Green Light RacingChevroletOllie's Bargain Outlet
7Justin AllgaierJR MotorsportsChevroletBRANDT Heritage - Homage to the 70th anniversary of BRANDT Professional Agriculture
08Gray GauldingSS-Green Light RacingFordPanini Group
8Josh BerryJR MotorsportsChevroletTire Pros Love the Drive - Hut Stricklin's 1996-1998 No. 8 Circuit City paint scheme[9]
9Brandon JonesJR MotorsportsChevroletCheez-It, Menards
10Kyle Larson (i)Kaulig RacingChevroletHendrickCars.com
11Daniel HemricKaulig RacingChevroletCirkul
16Chandler Smith (R)Kaulig RacingChevroletQuick Tie Productions
18Sammy Smith (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyotaPilot Flying J - Homage to the 65th anniversary of Pilot Flying J
19Ryan TruexJoe Gibbs RacingToyotaToyota Outfitters
20nowrapJohn Hunter NemechekJoe Gibbs RacingToyotaPye-Barker Fire & Safety
21Austin HillRichard Childress RacingChevroletBennett Transportation - Kevin Harvick's 2006 No. 21 Coast Guard paint scheme
24Corey Heim (i)Sam Hunt RacingToyotaGearWrench
25Brett MoffittAM RacingFordAM Technical Solutions - Tim Richmond's 1986-1987 No. 25 Folgers paint scheme
26Kaz GralaSam Hunt RacingToyotanowrapFire Department Coffee - Vintage firetruck dedicating NASCAR fire and safety workers paint scheme[10]
27Jeb BurtonJordan Anderson RacingChevroletCapital City Towing
28Kyle SiegRSS RacingFordCedar Ridge Landscaping
31Parker Retzlaff (R)Jordan Anderson RacingChevroletFUNKAWAY
35Patrick EmerlingEmerling-Gase MotorsportsChevroletEmerling-Gase Motorsports
38Joe Graf Jr.RSS RacingFordBethel Motor Speedway - Tribute to Graf's early legends car paint scheme
39Ryan SiegRSS RacingFordCMR Construction & Roofing
43Ryan EllisAlpha Prime RacingChevroletKeen Parts - Kevin Harvick's 2005 No. 29 GM Goodwrench Quicksilver paint scheme[11]
44Sage KaramAlpha Prime RacingChevroletCRC Brakleen - Richard Childress' 1980 No. 3 CRC paint scheme[12]
45Jeffrey EarnhardtAlpha Prime RacingChevroletBZ Mart, ForeverLawn - Dale Earnhardt's 1997 No. 3 Wheaties The Winston paint scheme
48Parker KligermanBig Machine RacingChevroletBig Machine Spiked Coolers
51Jeremy ClementsJeremy Clements RacingChevroletFirst Pacific Funding - Geoff Bodine's 1985-1989 No. 5 Levi Garrett paint scheme[13]
53Matt Mills (i)Emerling-Gase MotorsportsFordJ. F. Electric - Herbie's paint scheme from [14]
66Chad FinchumMBM MotorsportsFordWild Willies - Eric McClure's 2011 No. 14 Hefty Black Out paint scheme
74Dawson CramCHK RacingChevroletMagnum Contracting - Bob Keselowski's 1989 No. 29 Mopar paint scheme
77Carson Hocevar (i)Spire MotorsportsChevroletPremier Security Solutions
78Anthony AlfredoB. J. McLeod MotorsportsChevroletDude Wipes - Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s 2017 No. 88 Nationwide paint scheme
91Ross Chastain (i)DGM RacingChevroletFlorida Watermelon Association
92Josh WilliamsDGM RacingChevroletCall 811 Before You Dig - Kevin Harvick's 2005 No. 29 Pelon Pelo Rico paint scheme
98Riley HerbstStewart-Haas RacingFordMonster Energy - Tribute to Ken Block's rally car from Gymkhana 3[15]
Official entry list

Practice

The first and only practice session was held on Friday, May 12, at 5:05 PM EST, and would last for 20 minutes.[16] Ryan Truex, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, would set the fastest time in the session, with a lap of 29.874, and an average speed of 164.611mph.[17]

Pos.DriverTeamMakeTimeSpeed
119Ryan TruexJoe Gibbs RacingToyota29.874164.611
220John Hunter NemechekJoe Gibbs RacingToyota30.061163.587
37Justin AllgaierJR MotorsportsChevrolet30.143163.142
Full practice results

Qualifying

Qualifying was held on Friday, May 12, at 5:35 PM EST. Since Darlington Raceway is an intermediate racetrack, the qualifying system used is a single-car, single-lap system with only one round. In that round, whoever sets the fastest time will win the pole.[18] John Hunter Nemechek, driving for Joe Gibbs Racing, would score the pole for the race, with a lap of 29.613, and an average speed of 166.062mph.[19]

Pos.DriverTeamMakeTimeSpeed
120John Hunter NemechekJoe Gibbs RacingToyota29.613166.062
219Ryan TruexJoe Gibbs RacingToyota29.754165.275
310Kyle Larson (i)Kaulig RacingChevrolet29.789165.081
41Sam MayerJR MotorsportsChevrolet29.849164.749
500Cole CusterStewart-Haas RacingFord29.880164.578
616Chandler Smith (R)Kaulig RacingChevrolet29.945164.221
72Sheldon CreedRichard Childress RacingChevrolet29.950164.194
831Parker Retzlaff (R)Jordan Anderson RacingChevrolet30.062163.582
918Sammy Smith (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyota30.111163.316
1021Austin HillRichard Childress RacingChevrolet30.147163.121
119Brandon JonesJR MotorsportsChevrolet30.168163.007
1211Daniel HemricKaulig RacingChevrolet30.173162.980
138Josh BerryJR MotorsportsChevrolet30.187162.905
1425Brett MoffittAM RacingFord30.202162.824
1527Jeb BurtonJordan Anderson RacingChevrolet30.214162.759
1639Ryan SiegRSS RacingFord30.231162.667
177Justin AllgaierJR MotorsportsChevrolet30.261162.506
1898Riley HerbstStewart-Haas RacingFord30.276162.426
1951Jeremy ClementsJeremy Clements RacingChevrolet30.324162.169
2078Anthony AlfredoB. J. McLeod MotorsportsChevrolet30.379161.875
2191Ross Chastain (i)DGM RacingChevrolet30.403161.747
2244Sage KaramAlpha Prime RacingChevrolet30.412161.699
2348Parker KligermanBig Machine RacingChevrolet30.476161.360
2424Corey Heim (i)Sam Hunt RacingToyota30.523161.111
2577Carson Hocevar (i)Spire MotorsportsChevrolet30.543161.006
2626Kaz GralaSam Hunt RacingToyota30.592160.748
2792Josh WilliamsDGM RacingChevrolet30.642160.486
2807Stefan ParsonsSS-Green Light RacingChevrolet30.651160.438
2928Kyle SiegRSS RacingFord30.904159.125
303Ty Dillon (i)Richard Childress RacingChevrolet30.919159.048
3135Patrick EmerlingEmerling-Gase MotorsportsChevrolet30.961158.832
3243Ryan EllisAlpha Prime RacingChevrolet30.993158.668
3345Jeffrey EarnhardtAlpha Prime RacingChevrolet31.252157.353
Qualified by owner's points
3453Matt Mills (i)Emerling-Gase MotorsportsFord31.407156.577
356Brennan PooleJD MotorsportsChevrolet31.442156.402
3608Gray GauldingSS-Green Light RacingFord31.520156.015
3738Joe Graf Jr.RSS RacingFord––
3802Blaine PerkinsOur MotorsportsChevrolet––
Failed to qualify
394Garrett SmithleyJD MotorsportsChevrolet31.387156.676
4066Chad FinchumMBM MotorsportsFord31.466156.283
4174Dawson CramCHK RacingChevrolet31.729154.988
Official qualifying results
Official starting lineup

Race results

Stage 1 Laps: 45

Pos.DriverTeamMakePts
110Kyle Larson (i)Kaulig RacingChevrolet0
220John Hunter NemechekJoe Gibbs RacingToyota9
321Austin HillRichard Childress RacingChevrolet8
400Cole CusterStewart-Haas RacingFord7
51Sam MayerJR MotorsportsChevrolet6
619Ryan TruexJoe Gibbs RacingToyota5
72Sheldon CreedRichard Childress RacingChevrolet4
89Brandon JonesJR MotorsportsChevrolet3
911Daniel HemricKaulig RacingChevrolet2
1025Brett MoffittAM RacingFord1
Stage 2 Laps: 45
Pos.DriverTeamMakePts
120John Hunter NemechekJoe Gibbs RacingToyota10
210Kyle Larson (i)Kaulig RacingChevrolet0
37Justin AllgaierJR MotorsportsChevrolet8
41Sam MayerJR MotorsportsChevrolet7
500Cole CusterStewart-Haas RacingFord6
621Austin HillRichard Childress RacingChevrolet5
739Ryan SiegRSS RacingFord4
88Josh BerryJR MotorsportsChevrolet3
948Parker KligermanBig Machine RacingChevrolet2
1018Sammy Smith (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyota1

Stage 3 Laps: 57

Pos.[20] StDriverTeamMakeLapsLedStatusPts
1310Kyle Larson (i)Kaulig RacingChevrolet14746Running0
2177Justin AllgaierJR MotorsportsChevrolet1472Running43
3500Cole CusterStewart-Haas RacingFord1470Running47
41021Austin HillRichard Childress RacingChevrolet1472Running46
5120John Hunter NemechekJoe Gibbs RacingToyota14757Running51
62577Carson Hocevar (i)Spire MotorsportsChevrolet1473Running0
7138Josh BerryJR MotorsportsChevrolet1470Running33
841Sam MayerJR MotorsportsChevrolet14735Running42
92626Kaz GralaSam Hunt RacingToyota1470Running28
102424Corey Heim (i)Sam Hunt RacingToyota1470Running27
11918Sammy Smith (R)Joe Gibbs RacingToyota1470Running27
121527Jeb BurtonJordan Anderson RacingChevrolet1470Running25
132348Parker KligermanBig Machine RacingChevrolet1470Running26
141951Jeremy ClementsJeremy Clements RacingChevrolet1471Running23
152078Anthony AlfredoB. J. McLeod MotorsportsChevrolet1470Running22
161211Daniel HemricKaulig RacingChevrolet1470Running23
172792Josh WilliamsDGM RacingChevrolet1470Running20
182191Ross Chastain (i)DGM RacingChevrolet1470Running0
19303Ty Dillon (i)Richard Childress RacingChevrolet1470Running0
201425Brett MoffittAM RacingFord1470Running18
213135Patrick EmerlingEmerling-Gase MotorsportsChevrolet1471Running16
222807Stefan ParsonsSS-Green Light RacingChevrolet1470Running15
23356Brennan PooleJD MotorsportsChevrolet1470Running14
24831Parker Retzlaff (R)Jordan Anderson RacingChevrolet1470Running13
2572Sheldon CreedRichard Childress RacingChevrolet1470Running16
263345Jeffrey EarnhardtAlpha Prime RacingChevrolet1470Running11
271639Ryan SiegRSS RacingFord1460Running14
283453Matt Mills (i)Emerling-Gase MotorsportsFord1460Running0
293608Gray GauldingSS-Green Light RacingFord1461Running8
302928Kyle SiegRSS RacingFord1460Running7
312244Sage KaramAlpha Prime RacingChevrolet1440Running6
323738Joe Graf Jr.RSS RacingFord1400Accident5
333243Ryan EllisAlpha Prime RacingChevrolet740Accident4
34119Brandon JonesJR MotorsportsChevrolet680Accident6
35219Ryan TruexJoe Gibbs RacingToyota680Accident7
36616Chandler Smith (R)Kaulig RacingChevrolet670Accident1
373802Blaine PerkinsOur MotorsportsChevrolet350Suspension1
381898Riley HerbstStewart-Haas RacingFord200Accident1
Official race results

Standings after the race

Drivers' Championship standings
PosDriverPoints
11John Hunter Nemechek424
12Austin Hill423 (-1)
23Justin Allgaier371 (–53)
4Josh Berry367 (–57)
15Cole Custer365 (–59)
36Chandler Smith340 (–84)
7Sheldon Creed330 (–94)
18Sammy Smith323 (–101)
19Riley Herbst313 (–111)
110Sam Mayer309 (–115)
111Daniel Hemric307 (–117)
212Parker Kligerman274 (–150)
Official driver's standings

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Skala . Chris . May 13, 2023 . Kyle Larson Edges John Hunter Nemechek in Wild Finish at Darlington . May 13, 2023 . Frontstretch.
  2. Web site: Darlington Throwback Schemes: 2023 Edition . May 8, 2023 . NASCAR.
  3. Web site: 2023 Shriners Children's 200 At Darlington Raceway Announced Throwback Paint Schemes . May 9, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  4. Web site: 2023 NASCAR Darlington Throwback Schemes . May 12, 2023 . TobyChristie.com.
  5. Web site: Srigley . Joseph . April 25, 2023 . Sam Mayer, JR Motorsports Honoring Kurt Busch with Darlington Throwback . May 9, 2023 . TobyChristie.com.
  6. Web site: May 10, 2023 . Blaine Perkins returns at Darlington with Harvick throwback . May 10, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  7. Web site: May 8, 2023 . RCR and Partners, Bennett Transportation & Logistics and Whelen, Pay Tribute to Kevin Harvick’s Championship Seasons with Darlington Throwback Schemes . May 9, 2023 . Richard Childress Racing.
  8. Web site: May 4, 2023 . Ty Dillon running Ferris throwback scheme at Darlington . May 9, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  9. Web site: Christie . Toby . April 19, 2023 . Josh Berry to Pilot Hut Stricklin Throwback Scheme at Darlington . May 9, 2023 . TobyChristie.com.
  10. Web site: May 4, 202 . Kaz Grala running vintage firetruck scheme at Darlington . May 9, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  11. Web site: May 1, 2023 . Ryan Ellis running Kevin Harvick inspired throwback scheme at Darlington . May 9, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  12. Web site: May 3, 2023 . CRC Industries Continue Support Of Alpha Prime Racing, Sage Karam . May 9, 2023 . CRC Industries.
  13. Web site: April 27, 2023 . Jeremy Clements Racing, First Pacific Funding to salute Geoff Bodine for Darlington throwback weekend . May 9, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  14. Web site: Newby . John . May 4, 2023 . ‘Herbie’ Takes on NASCAR’s Throwback Weekend . May 9, 2023 . Heavy.
  15. Web site: May 8, 2023 . Riley Herbst paying tribute to Ken Block with Darlington throwback scheme . May 9, 2023 . Jayski's Silly Season Site.
  16. Web site: 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Darlington Raceway Spring Race Page . May 8, 2023 . Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site . en-US.
  17. Web site: May 12, 2023 . Practice Results: 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at Darlington . May 12, 2023 . TobyChristie.com.
  18. Web site: 2023 NASCAR Qualifying Procedures . May 8, 2023 . Jayski's NASCAR Silly Season Site . en-US.
  19. Web site: Watson . Wyatt . May 12, 2023 . John Hunter Nemechek Wins Xfinity Qualifying at Darlington . May 12, 2023 . Frontstretch.
  20. Web site: 2023 Shriners Children's 200 - Racing Reference . May 13, 2023 . Racing-Reference.info.

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