Trynt Lloyd passes Gainey to Win

Written By Pit Road Network

Trynt Lloyd proved once again why he is a dominant force at Volusia Speedway Park, securing a dramatic and razor-thin feature win on Saturday night. The victory marks Lloyd’s fourth win in his last five starts at the Worlds Fastest Half Mile, but none have come with such nail-biting, last-second precision.

For much of the main event, it appeared Nevin Gainey was destined for the winner's circle. Gainey masterfully navigated the challenging circuit, fending off early pressure. However, the trajectory of the race completely shifted when a late-race caution flag flew, eliminating Gainey's hard-earned gap once again.

What followed was a flurry of chaotic restarts, taxing the concentration and equipment of every driver on the track. After several restart attempts, the final green flag gave Lloyd the chance he needed.

The Volusia surface, described by many competitors as having significant "character," featured deep, treacherous ruts. On the decisive restart, as the leaders barreled into Turns 1 and 2, the track bit Gainey hard. His machine momentarily hitched in a rut, causing it to get out of shape losing critical momentum. This momentary lapse was all the opening the No. 2 of Trynt Lloyd required, allowing him to pull alongside down the backstretch.

The two drivers entered the final corner side-by-side, but Gainey’s earlier error forced him to run a higher line through Turns 3 and 4, pushing him wide. Lloyd expertly kept his car glued to the bottom, taking full advantage Gainey’s mishap and to home the win by a full car length.

The spectacular, last-gasp effort not only added another trophy to Lloyd's collection but also significantly bolstered his title campaign. Lloyd extends his advantage in the championship standings to a commanding 75 points over rival Garret Stewart.

604 Late Model Top 10 Finishers

  1. Trynt Lloyd

  2. Nevin Gainey

  3. Bubba Rolling

  4. Garret Stewart

  5. Kam Boyd

  6. Dustin Carter

  7. Waylon Haynes

  8. Toby Sims

  9. Tim Swartz

  10. Austin Leamon

Trynt Lloyd / Volusia Speedway Park / Rick Ferguson - Pit Road Network

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