Inspection Complete: Sam Mayer Officially Wins Xfinity Race at Watkins Glen

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Sam Mayer wins Watkins Glen Ty Gibbs post-race inspection NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children's 200 at The Glen — Sam Mayer has been named the official winner of the NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children’s 200 at The Glen after post-race inspection. Photo Credit: Chris Graythen/Getty Images

Post-race technical inspection following Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children’s 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International has been completed. According to NASCAR, no issues were detected in inspection.

As a result, Sam Mayer and the No. 1 JR Motorsports team have been confirmed as the official winners of the race.

This latest win, which came in controversial fashion after contact with Ty Gibbs on the final restart of the race, marks the second of the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season for Mayer, and it’s the second of his career.

Sheldon Creed was officially the runner-up finisher in the race ahead of Parker Kligerman, Ross Chastain, and Connor Mosack, who rounded out the top-five finishers.

Official Race Results

Race Results: 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series Shriners Children’s 200 at The Glen

UPDATED Driver Standings

NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Standings

UPDATED Owner Standings

NASCAR Xfinity Series Owner Standings

Race Recap

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Video Highlights / Other Race Stories

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Toby Christie

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