Christopher Bell won the 28th Annual Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway with dominance!

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, crosses the finish line to win during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

Starting from 3rd place Car 20 Christopher Bell Rheem Toyota won the 28th Annual Rinnai 250, his 9th win in 43 Xfinity Series races. This is his 1st win & 2nd Top 10 finish in 2019. This is his 1st win & 2nd Top 10 finish in 2 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Christopher Bell was dominant with wining all 3 stages of the race & led most of the race. 2nd Place Car 00 Cole Custer Jacob Companies Ford, started from pole posted his 2nd Top 10 finish in 3 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway. It is his 1st Top 10 finish in 2019. 3rd Place Car 7 Justin Allgaier Cessna Chevrolet, started from 7th place posted his 2th Top 10 finish in 9 races at Atlanta Motor Speedway.

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

4th Place Car 19 Brandon Jones Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota, started from 9th place followed by 5th place Car 2 Tyler Reddick Pinnacle Financial Partners Chevrolet, started from 12th place. 6th Place Car 18 Jeffrey Earnhardt iK9 Toyota, started from 8th place followed by 7th place Car 8 Ryan Preece Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet, started from 6th place. 8th Place Car 11 Justin Haley LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, started from 13th place was the highest finishing rookie. 9th Place Car 9 Noah Gragson # Switch Chevrolet, started from 4th place. Lastly in the Top 10 was Car 22 Austin Cindric Discount Tire Ford, in 10th place, started from 5th place. Christopher Bell leads the point standings by 4 points over Brandon Jones.

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Jacob Companies Ford, ledads the field to the green flag during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)

The race had 3 Cautions for 16 Laps: 1st Caution on lap 42 for Stage 1 Conclusion. 2nd Caution on lap 82 for Stage 2 Conclusion. 3rd Caution on lap 157 for #23 Spin Turn 2.

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

The race had 11 Lead Changes among 5 drivers; C. Custer 0; C. Bell 1-42; C. Custer 43; C. Bell 44-82; C. Custer 83; T. Reddick 84-91; C. Bell 92-122; B. Jones 123; N. Gragson # 124-132; C. Bell 133-156; T. Reddick 157; C. Bell 158-163.

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

Stages:
Stage 1 Top 10: 20, 00, 7, 2, 19, 23, 18, 22, 8, 98
Stage 2 Top 10: 20, 00, 7, 2, 19, 23, 18, 22, 8, 98

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates after winning by placing the Winner’s Sticker on his car following the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)

Xfinity Series Race Number 2
Race Results for the 28th Annual Rinnai 250 – Saturday, February 23, 2019. Atlanta Motor Speedway – Hampton, GA – 1.54 – Mile Paved Total Race Length – 163 Laps – 251.02 Miles

Finish Start Car Driver Team Laps Status

1. 3. Car 20 Christopher Bell Rheem Toyota 163 Running
2. 1. Car 00 Cole Custer Jacob Companies Ford 163 Running
3. 7. Car 7 Justin Allgaier Cessna Chevrolet 163 Running
4. 9. Car 19 Brandon Jones Menards/Jeld-Wen Toyota 163 Running
5. 12. Car 2 Tyler Reddick Pinnacle Financial Partners Chevrolet 163 Running
6. 8. Car 18 Jeffrey Earnhardt iK9 Toyota 163 Running
7. 6. Car 8 Ryan Preece(i) Louisiana Hot Sauce Chevrolet 163 Running
8. 13. Car 11 Justin Haley # LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet 163 Running
9. 4. Car 9 Noah Gragson # Switch Chevrolet 163 Running
10. 5. Car 22 Austin Cindric Discount  Tire Ford 163 Running
11. 18. Car 39 Ryan Sieg Code Rum Chevrolet 163 Running
12. 16. Car 1 Michael Annett Pilot Flying J/American Heart Association 163 Running
13. 11. Car 86 Brandon Brown # Brandonbilt Motorsports Chevrolet 163 Running
14. 15. Car 4 Ross Chastain teamjdmotorsports.com Chevrolet 163 Running
15. 28. Car 98 Chase Briscoe # Nutri Chomps Ford 162 Running
16. 35. Car 08 Gray Gaulding GGPure.com/The Country Network Chevrolet 162 Running
17. 22. Car 0 Garrett Smithley teamjdmotorsports.com Chevrolet 162 Running
18. 17. Car 51 Jeremy Clements All South Electric Chevrolet 162 Running
19. 23. Car 90 Alex Labbe Alpha Prime Chevrolet 162 Running
20. 10. Car 23 John Hunter Nemechek # Fire Alarm Services Inc Chevrolet 162 Running
21. 19. Car 36 Josh Williams Simcraft Chevrolet 161 Running
22. 21. Car 17 Bayley Currey(i) Chevrolet 159 Running
23. 20. Car 07 Ray Black II ISOKERN Fireplaces & Chimneys/Scuba Life 159 Running
24. 29. Car 15 BJ McLeod teamjdmotorsports.com Chevrolet 159 Running
25. 30. Car 01 Stephen Leicht teamjdmotorsports.com Chevrolet 159 Running
26. 2. Car 42 Chad Finchum Smithbilt Homes Toyota 158 Running
27. 27. Car 52 David Starr Chasco Chevrolet 158 Running
28. 33. Car 66 Timmy Hill CrashclaimsR.US/James Carter Attorney at Law 157 Running
29. 32. Car 35 Joey Gase Donate Life GA/Life Link Toyota 156 Running
30. 25. Car 5 Matt Mills JF Electric Chevrolet 154 Running
31. 24. Car 99 Tommy Joe Martins Diamond Gusset Jeans Toyota 152 Running
32. 14. Car 78 Vinnie Miller Koolbox Chevrolet 94 Transmission
33. 36. Car 74 Mike Harmon Time For A Hero Chevrolet 90 Electrical
34. 26. Car 38 Josh Bilicki  Chevrolet 87 Ignition
35. 37. Car 89 Morgan Shepherd Visone RV Chevrolet 45 Brakes
36. 31. Car 93 Jeff Green Chevrolet 42 Vibration
37. 34. Car 13 John Jackson Fluidyne/CrashClaimsR.US Toyota 14 Suspension

Race Comments: Prior to the start of the race, the following cars dropped to the rear of the field under penalty for the reasons indicated: #01 (unapproved adjustments), #13 (missed driver introductions). Failed to Qualify: None. Time of Race: 1 Hrs, 48 Mins, 0 Secs. Average Speed: 139.456 MPH. Margin of Victory: 0.191 Seconds. Caution Flags: 3 for 16 laps. Lead Changes: 11 among 5 drivers.

(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series

Next Race: March 2, 2019 – Las Vegas Motor Speedway

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