Garrett Smithley
JD Motorsports with Gary Keller
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Bristol Motor Speedway review
Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300
Saturday, April 16
Started: 30
Finished: 29
SMITHLEY 29th IN BRISTOL DEBUT
BRISTOL, Tenn. – Garrett Smithley had driven on the Bristol Motor Speedway surface prior to Saturday’s Fitzgerald Glider Kits 300, but never in competition.
His Xfinity Series debut Saturday resulted in a 29th-place finish after he started 30th.
Smithley finished 15th in a 50-lap heat race that was held before the 200-lap main event to set the grid for the feature.
“I didn’t have a real good idea what to expect for my first time here, and it was a fun place to drive,” Smithley said. “You get around the place so fast that you barely have time to think about the next lap. I was happy we could finish the race with a clean car.”
Erik Jones won the race for his third career victory. Daniel Suarez kept the point lead.
The series rolls on to Richmond International Raceway in Virginia for an April 23 race.
