Martin Truex Jr. took the lead in a NASCAR race, overcoming competitors including Gibbs with 214 laps to go. His maneuver to the front occurred in the final stages of the race, with significant changes happening in the last 18 laps, notably due to lapped traffic which played a crucial role. Truex managed to secure the lead position with 17 laps remaining, maintaining it amidst the challenges, and again with 16 laps to go.
Truex takes the lead in lapped traffic. ... 16 laps to go.
Martin Truex Jr. to the race lead with 17 laps to go
.@MartinTruex_Jr to the lead with 18 laps to go. Lapped traffic playing a big factor. Laps ticking off.
Truex takes the lead from Gibbs. 214 laps to go.
Martin Truex Jr. to the lead. #NASCAR