SMASH HQ iRacing TRUCK SERIES: BRAXTON DEWEESE SURVIVES BRISTOL CHAOS
- SMASH
- Apr 3
- 2 min read
By SMASH HQ — April 3, 2026
Bristol didn’t just shake up the field—it tore through it.
In a race filled with cautions, chaos, and constant pressure, Braxton DeWeese stood tall when it mattered most, taking the win in a war of survival at Bristol Motor Speedway.
DEWEESE GETS IT DONE
Braxton DeWeese didn’t dominate the stat sheet early—but he dominated when it counted.
Starting P2, DeWeese kept himself clean through 15 cautions and 60 caution laps, avoiding the mistakes that wiped out half the field. When the race settled late, he was in position—and he didn’t miss.
At Bristol, that’s the difference between winning and watching.
RAPP COMES UP JUST SHORT
Jonny Rapp had one of the fastest trucks on track all night.
Starting on pole and leading 64 laps, he controlled large portions of the race but ultimately fell just short at the line, finishing second by 0.007 seconds.
That’s Bristol.
One restart. One move. One moment.
KISH CHARGES THROUGH THE FIELD
Michael Kish put together one of the most impressive drives of the night.
Starting deep in the field, he carved his way forward to finish P3, showing speed and patience in a race where most drivers lost one—or both.
That kind of run doesn’t just move you up the results—it sends a message.
POINTS LEADER HOLDS STEADY
Kylan Wilson entered Bristol with momentum—and left with damage control.
After starting P11, Wilson fought his way to a P4 finish, staying clean in a race that punished aggression.
It wasn’t a win—but it was exactly the kind of run that keeps a championship alive.
BRISTOL CLAIMS ITS VICTIMS
This wasn’t a clean race. Not even close.
15 cautions
60 caution laps
Constant restarts and stack-ups
Drivers who showed early speed—like Justin M Wilson and Anthony Marino Jr—were caught up in issues that ended their night early.
Others simply couldn’t survive the rhythm of Bristol.
That’s the track. That’s the reality.
NOTABLE FINISHERS
Top 10:
Braxton DeWeese
Jonny Rapp
Michael Kish
Kylan Wilson
Mike Springer
Jeffrey Parker
Trevor Brownlee
Sam Luebbers
Darren T Vale
Lee Richardson IV
FINAL WORD
Bristol doesn’t reward the fastest driver—it rewards the smartest one.
Braxton DeWeese didn’t just win a race—he outlasted a field that couldn’t survive itself.
And in SMASH HQ, that’s what separates contenders from the rest.
Because here, it’s not about how fast you are—
It’s about whether you’re still standing when it’s over.
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