Sam Mayer scored his first career NASCAR Gander RV & Outdoors Truck Series win Thursday night. The 17-year-old finished ahead of GMS Racing teammate Brett Moffitt.
Mayer is the youngest driver to win a Truck race at Bristol.
Tanner Gray placed third and was followed by Parker Kligerman and Chandler Smith.
Gray’s finished tied a career high. Kligerman’s finish was his best this season.
Trevor Bayne crossed the finish line fifth but his truck was disqualified for failing post-race heights in inspection.
The next race in the playoffs is Sept. 25 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
POINTS
Brett Moffitt leads the points after the opening race in the first round of the playoffs. He leads Sheldon Creed by nine points. Zane Smith trails Moffitt by 12 points.