WATCH: “Toolbag move… total d**k move”- Fans go into frenzy over the last lap clash between Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill at Martinsville

Justin Allgaier edged out Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill on the final turn to win by a margin of 0.032 seconds.

WATCH: “Toolbag move… total d**k move”- Fans go into frenzy over the last lap clash between Sheldon Creed and Austin Hill at Martinsville

Sheldon Creed sends Austin Hill into a spin at the final turn. Justin Allgaier races him to the line (Credits: YouTube)

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Martinsville Speedway was a high-stakes showdown that unfolded, with drivers battling fiercely for coveted spots in the Championship 4. The thrilling conclusion of the race left the crowd at Martinsville on the edge of their seats and the RCR teammates with differing perspectives on the dramatic finish.

As the race neared its conclusion, it became clear that the Championship 4 berths were at stake, and the drama unfolded dramatically. After a nearly 30-minute stoppage for the 15th caution following a multi-car pile-up at the backstretch, the race went into a two-lap overtime shootout. The stage was set for a chaotic finish.

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The race’s climax featured intense battles between RCR teammates Austin Hill and Sheldon Creed. In the final lap, Hill led, but a daring move by Creed forced Hill up the track, triggering a chain reaction of collisions. This maneuver also created an opening for Justin Allgaier to seize the opportunity. 

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In the final turn of the race, Allgaier slipped into the inside of Creed and engaged in a heart-pounding side-by-side battle with Creed, edging ahead at the last moment to win by a razor-thin margin of 0.032 seconds. Allgaier’s improbable victory, made possible by last-lap chaos, ensured his place among the title contenders at Phoenix Raceway. 

Fans claim that Xfinity Series is providing better entertainment than Cup Series

The dramatic final laps left Hill and Creed expressing differing views on the chaotic finish. Neither of the two RCR drivers would advance to the Championship 4 due to the crash and the second-place finish. Instead, John Hunter Nemechek and Cole Custer secured their spots in the championship race through points, as none of the RCR drivers, except Sam Mayer, had won a race.

Justin Allgaier and Sheldon Creed at the finish line
Justin Allgaier and Sheldon Creed at the finish line (Credits: NASCAR)

NASCAR confirmed that all drivers involved in the final lap melee were evaluated and released from the medical center. The thrilling final moments of the race set social media abuzz, with fans describing it as “WWF on wheels.” Fans were ecstatic over the unpredictability and intense action, with some claiming that the NASCAR Xfinity Series delivered more entertaining content than the Cup Series.

However, opinions on the crash varied among fans. Some brutally mocked Creed, saying his move was a “total d*ck move” while others defended him, asserting that Hill could have avoided the close fight and secured second place, allowing both drivers to advance. Allgaier received cheers for capitalizing on the opportunity and mockery for denying fans’ favorite drivers a seat in the final round.

In the end, the chaotic finish at Martinsville Speedway showcased the intense drama and high emotions that make NASCAR a thrilling and unpredictable sport, leaving fans both exhilarated and divided over the dramatic conclusion.

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