Aric Almirola clinched his fourth career Xfinity Racing stage win, marking his first of the season during the DUDE Wipes 250, after a bump from behind by Sheldon Creed at the end of Stage 1 on Lap 61. This victory also represents his third consecutive stage win. The Stage 1 results saw Sheldon Creed, Cole Custer, Sam Mayer, AJ Allmendinger, Anthony Alfredo, Ryan Sieg, Austin Hill, Jeb Burton, and Parker Retzlaff rounding out the top 10. Notably, AJ Allmendinger and Parker Retzlaff were reported to be done for the night following the stage's conclusion.
.@AJDinger done for the night. #NASCAR
.@Parker79p done for the night. #NASCAR
Third consecutive stage win for @Aric_Almirola and the @HeGetsUs team! P2 - @sheldoncreed P13 - @TaylorGray17_ P15 - @CSmith_Racing #TeamToyota https://t.co/rsbgv1e5oQ
Stage 1 Results: 1. @Aric_Almirola 2. @sheldoncreed 3. @ColeCuster 4. @sam_mayer_ 5. @AJDinger 6. @anthonyalfredo 7. @RyanSiegRacing 8. @_AustinHill 9. @JebBurtonRacing 10. @Parker79p #NASCAR | #DUDEWipes250
Stage 1 winner: @Aric_Almirola, his fourth career @XfinityRacing stage win, third of the season, and third in a row. #NASCAR | #DUDEWipes250
Stage 1: 1. @Aric_Almirola 2. @sheldoncreed 3. @ColeCuster 4. @sam_mayer_ 5. @AJDinger 6. @anthonyalfredo 7. @RyanSiegRacing 8. @_AustinHill 9. @JebBurtonRacing 10. @Parker79p FREE PASS: @dawsoncram41 #NASCAR
CAUTION 3 -- Lap 61: Stage 1 end. Aric Almirola wins the stage after a bump from behind by Sheldon Creed. Cole Custer, Sam Mayer, AJ Allmendinger, Anthony Alfredo, Ryan Sieg, Austin Hill, Jeb Burton and Parker Retzlaff complete the top 10. #NASCAR
Stage 1 winner: @Aric_Almirola, his fourth career @XfinityRacing stage win and first of the season. #NASCAR | #DUDEWipes250
.@Aric_Almirola wins Stage 1