The NASCAR O’Reilly Auto Parts Series held the Bennett Transportation & Logistics 250 at EchoPark Speedway on Saturday night, featuring intense competition and numerous lead changes. Sam Mayer secured the pole position, with Carson Kvapil starting alongside him in second place. The race was marked by fierce battles and multiple cautions, creating an unpredictable environment on the track.
Multiple Stage Winners and Crashes Shake Up the Field
Jesse Love took the first stage, while Rajah Caruth claimed victory in the second stage. The event saw seven cautions covering 46 laps and a total of 24 lead changes. On lap 106, a collision in Turn 3 involving Corey Day and Carson Kvapil led to a three-car crash that also collected Justin Allgaier. Additional incidents included drivers Ryan Sieg, Kyle Sieg, Harrison Burton, Josh Williams, and Lavar Scott, revealing the tight and hazardous competition of the evening.
Final Lap Contact Decides the Winner
Heading into the last lap, Austin Hill was leading when Ross Chastain attempted an inside move in Turn 3. Hill blocked Chastain, causing Chastain to push Hill off the track momentarily. Hill regained control, but Sheldon Creed, running third at that crucial moment, seized the lead. Creed won his first O’Reilly Auto Parts Series race, finishing just 0.309 seconds ahead of Parker Retzlaff.
Creed’s Long-Awaited Victory and Race Highlights
Sheldon Creed led 17 of the 162 laps in the race, while Austin Hill led the most laps with 34. This victory came after Creed’s 138th career start in the series and followed 15 runner-up finishes, underscoring his persistence. The top five finishers were Creed, Retzlaff, Nick Sanchez, Corey Day, and Jesse Love. The top ten also included Ross Chastain, Sam Mayer, Rajah Caruth, Taylor Gray, and Brandon Jones.
Next Race Anticipated at Circuit of Americas
The O’Reilly Auto Parts Series will continue its season at Circuit of Americas next Saturday, February 28, 2026, with the race broadcast scheduled for 3 pm on The CW. Sheldon Creed’s breakthrough win adds momentum as drivers prepare for this upcoming event.
