Rookie Josh Berry won his 1st NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Martinsville

Starting from 29th place Rookie Car 8 Josh Berry Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet won the Rain Postponed Cook Out 250, his 1st win in 14 Xfinity Series ra ces. This is his 1st win & 3rd Top 10 finish in 2021. This is his 1st win & 1st Top 10 finish in 2 races at Martinsville Speedway. Josh Berry was the highest finishing rookie. 2nd Place Car 9 Noah Gragson Bass Pro Shops/True Timber/BRCC Chevrolet, started from 8th place posted his 2nd Top 10 finish in 3 races at Martinsville Speedway. It is his 3rd Top 10 finish in 2021. 3rd Place Car 18 Daniel Hemric Poppy Bank Toyota, started from 4th place posted his 1st Top 10 finish in 2 races at Martinsville Speedway.

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

4th Place Car 54 Ty Gibbs AutoByNelson.com Toyota, started from 16th place followed by 5th place Car 19 Brandon Jones Toyota Toyota, started from 24th place. 6th Place Car 22 Austin Cindric Menards/Richmond Ford, started from 6th place followed by 7th place Car 20 Harrison Burton DEX Imaging Toyota, started from pole. 8th Place Car 11 Justin Haley LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, started from 5th place followed by 9th place Car 7 Justin Allgaier Walmart Fight Hunger Chevrolet, started from 2nd place. Lastly in the Top 10 was Car 1 Michael Annett Pilot Flying J Chevrolet, in 10th place, started from 10th place. Canadian Car 36 Alex Labbe Larue Industrial Snowblowers Chevrolet finished in 31st place. Austin Cindric leads the point standings by 42 points over Daniel Hemric.

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

The race had 12 Cautions for 75 Laps: 1st Caution on lap 6 for #48 Spin in Turn 1. 2nd Caution on lap 27 for Competition Caution. 3rd Caution on lap 43 for #99 Spin in Turn 1. 4th Caution on lap 51 for # 1 Spin in Turn 1. 5th Caution on lap 60 for #02, 2, 44, 98 Crash in Turn 4. 6th Caution on lap 90 for Precipitation. 7th Caution on lap 107 for #92 Spin in Turn 4. 8th Caution on lap 122 for Stage 2 Conclusion. 9th Caution on lap 141 for #15 and 47 Crash in Turn 3. 10th Caution on lap 154 for #26 Spin in Turn 1. 11th Caution on lap 177 for #07 and 23 Crash in Turn 3. 12th Caution on lap 206 for #36 Spin on the Frontstretch.

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)

The race 13 Lead Changes among 9 drivers; H. Burton 1-52; N. Gragson 53-63; B. Moffitt(i) 64-70; B. Jones 71-77; J. Berry # 78-87; B. Jones 88-96; D. Hemric 97-124; N. Gragson 125; T. Joe Martins 126-130; J. Berry # 131-179; B. Currey 180-186; J. Berry # 187-193; T. Gibbs # 194-221; J. Berry # 222-250.

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 DEX Imaging Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

Stages:
Stage 1 Top 10: 9, 22, 11, 54, 68, 2, 51, 17, 0, 74
Stage 2 Top 10: 18, 9, 10, 1, 51, 44, 99, 17, 90, 8

MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Daniel Hemric, driver of the #18 Poppy Bank Toyota, leads the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
MARTINSVILLE, VIRGINIA – APRIL 11: Josh Berry, driver of the #8 Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Cook Out 250 at Martinsville Speedway on April 11, 2021 in Martinsville, Virginia. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/Getty Images)

NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Number 7
Race Results for the Cook Out 250 – Friday, April 9, 2021
Martinsville Speedway – Martinsville, VA – 0.526 – Mile Paved
Total Race Length – 250 Laps – 131.5 Miles

Finish Start Car Team Laps Status

1. 29. Car 8 Josh Berry # Chevrolet Accessories Chevrolet 250 Running
2. 8. Car 9 Noah Gragson Bass Pro Shops/True Timber/BRCC Chevrolet 250 Running
3. 4. Car 18 Daniel Hemric Poppy Bank Toyota 250 Running
4. 16. Car 54 Ty Gibbs # AutoByNelson.com Toyota 250 Running
5. 24. Car 19 Brandon Jones Toyota Toyota 250 Running
6. 6. Car 22 Austin Cindric Menards/Richmond Ford 250 Running
7. 1. Car 20 Harrison Burton DEX Imaging Toyota 250 Running
8. 5. Car 11 Justin Haley LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet 250 Running
9. 2. Car 7 Justin Allgaier Walmart Fight Hunger Chevrolet 250 Running
10. 10. Car 1 Michael Annett Pilot Flying J Chevrolet 250 Running
11. 13. Car 10 Jeb Burton PurYear Tank Lines Chevrolet 250 Running
12. 27. Car 02 Brett Moffitt(i) Destiny Homes Chevrolet 250 Running
13. 3. Car 16 AJ Allmendinger Ellsworth Advisors/Hyperice Chevrolet 250 Running
14. 11. Car 51 Jeremy Clements First Pacific Funding Chevrolet 250 Running
15. 9. Car 2 Myatt Snider TaxSlayer Chevrolet 250 Running
16. 15. Car 92 Josh Williams DGM Racing Chevrolet 250 Running
17. 25. Car 26 Brandon Gdovic SnapMobile.Shop Toyota 250 Running
18. 37. Car 90 George Gorham Jr. Blackburns BBQ/Franciscos Chevrolet 250 Running
19. 30. Car 48 Jade Buford Big Machine Spike Coolers Chevrolet 250 Running
20. 38. Car 99 Stefan Parsons SOKAL Digital Toyota 249 Running
21. 39. Car 52 Gray Gaulding Panini America Chevrolet 249 Running
22. 34. Car 61 David Starr MBM Motorsports Toyota 249 Running
23. 12. Car 39 Ryan Sieg CMR Construction & Roofing Ford 249 Running
24. 33. Car 17 JJ Yeley Alcova/DBAutomotive.com Chevrolet 249 Running
25. 31. Car 47 Kyle Weatherman LOF Defence Systems LTD Chevrolet 249 Running
26. 26. Car 74 Bayley Currey JM Steel Chevrolet 249 Running
27. 19. Car 68 Brandon Brown Original Larry’s Hard Lemonade Chevrolet 248 Running
28. 40. Car 13 Matt Jaskol Auto Parts 4 Less Toyota 248
29. 7. Car 98 Riley Herbst Monster Energy Ford 248 Running
30. 20. Car 66 Timmy Hill LiftKits4Less Toyota 248 Running
31. 22. Car 36 Alex Labbe Larue Industrial Snowblowers Chevrolet 248 Running – Canadian
32. 21. Car 78 Jesse Little Tufco Flooring Chevrolet 245 Running
33. 36. Car 5 Matt Mills J.F. Electric Chevrolet 241 Running
34. 17. Car 44 Tommy Joe Martins Diamond Gusset Jeans Chevrolet 231 Running
35. 32. Car 23 Blaine Perkins Raceline Chevrolet 226 Running
36. 18. Car 0 Jeffrey Earnhardt KSDT CPA Chevrolet 213 Suspension
37. 14. Car 4 Landon Cassill 511 Auction Chevrolet 197 Engine
38. 28. Car 07 Joe Graf Jr. Responsible Gold Chevrolet 179 Accident
39. 23. Car 15 Colby Howard Project Hope Foundation Chevrolet 153 Suspension
40. 35. Car 6 Ryan Vargas # SEM Products Chevrolet 97 Accident

Race Comments: Prior to the start of the race, no cars dropped to the rear of the field. Failed to Qualify: (3) 77 Ronnie Bassett Jr., 31 Jordan Anderson #, 03 Andy Lally. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 12 Mins, 2 Secs. Average Speed: 59.758 MPH. Margin of Victory: 0.590 Seconds. Caution Flags: 12 for 75 laps. Lead Changes: 13 among 9 drivers.

(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series

Next Race: April 24, 2021 – Talladega Superspeedway

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