Chase contenders Justin Allgaier and Brandon Jones found early trouble in Saturday’s O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, dealing a setback to their postseason hopes at Las Vegas Motor Speedway.
Jones lost control of his No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota in the 55th of a scheduled 201 laps in Saturday’s Focused Health 302, just after a restart that began Stage 2 at the 1.5-mile track. His sudden veer toward the outside wall collected the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet of Allgaier, wedging both cars against the barrier.
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Jones began the second stage in the lead after quick pit work helped him gain three spots, but the JGR driver voiced concerns that the left-front wheel may not have been fully fastened. Allgaier had restarted eighth in the 36-car field.
Saturday’s event is the fourth of nine races in The Chase presented by Mobil 1 postseason.
This story will be updated.