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Allgaier Steals Darlington Win on Final Restart
22 Mar
Summary
- Justin Allgaier secured a surprise victory at Darlington.
- Kyle Larson led most of the race but finished fourth.
- A slow pit stop cost Larson the lead on the final restart.
Justin Allgaier emerged victorious in the Sport Clips VFW Help a Hero 200 NASCAR O'Reilly Auto Parts Series race held on March 21, 2026, at Darlington Raceway. Allgaier took the lead during the final restart, a dramatic turn of events after Kyle Larson had largely controlled the competition.
Larson had an impressive performance, leading 107 of the first 125 laps and winning both stages of the race. Despite his dominance, a less-than-ideal pit stop sequence under a late caution saw him drop to fifth place for the final restart. This allowed Allgaier to capitalize on the opportunity and secure the win.
Ultimately, Larson finished the race in fourth place, with Brandon Jones and Christopher Bell rounding out the top three behind the race winner, Justin Allgaier. The results were unofficial at the time of reporting.
