Justin Allgaier showed clear frustration after a late contact with Kyle Larson during the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Texas Motor Speedway on Saturday night. The incident happened on a restart with 17 laps to go and played a key role in the result. Larson went on to win the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race, while Allgaier finished second after leading earlier in the event.
The finish gave JR Motorsports a one-two result, but the final laps left teammates under tension. Allgaier started from the pole and led 54 laps, showing strong speed before the late contact changed the outcome of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race.
Justin Allgaier Reacts After NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas Race Incident
Justin Allgaier addressed the contact shortly after the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race at Texas. He focused on the restart and how both drivers lined up behind the pace car.
“I’m disappointed ’cause he’s completely below the pace car, right? Typically in the past, you kind of follow a pace car. That’s just what I…”
He paused before finishing his thought, but his reaction made his view clear. The contact came as both drivers accelerated into the restart zone. Allgaier felt the positioning created a situation where both cars moved into the same space.
The contact broke his momentum at a key moment in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race. After that, he could not recover enough speed to fight back for the lead. The restart became the turning point.
Kyle Larson Wins NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas Race After Restart
Kyle Larson took control after the restart and closed out the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race with a strong pace. Driving the No. 88 Chevrolet, he led a race-high 93 laps and stayed in front during the final run.
Allgaier tried to respond over the last 17 laps. He searched for speed in different lanes but could not close the gap. Larson’s car handled better in the short run, which helped him keep the lead.
“We had really strong cars all day,” Allgaier said about the team’s performance in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race.
Larson’s win marked his 19th career victory in the series. His result also continued a strong record for top drivers at Texas Motor Speedway.
JR Motorsports Result in NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas Race
JR Motorsports delivered a strong team finish in the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race. Larson finished first, and Allgaier came home second, while Sam Mayer placed third to complete a top-three sweep.
The race showed the team’s speed across all entries. Allgaier led early and looked in control before the final restart changed the flow of the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race.
NASCAR officials did not issue any penalties after the contact. Team owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. and crew members did not comment right away.
The result gives Allgaier valuable points as the season moves on. Larson leaves Texas with momentum after winning the NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series Texas race.
NASCAR: Justin Allgaier Left Frustrated After Late Texas Motor Speedway Incident Changes Everything