Stadium SUPER Trucks

Sheldon Creed dominates, sweeps Texas races

2 Mins read
Credit: Stadium Super Trucks

Sheldon Creed might be competing for a NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series title, but he has plenty of time to squeeze in some return trips to the SPEED Energy Stadium Super Trucks. The two-time SST champion swept Sunday’s two-race slate at Texas Motor Speedway to increase his gap as the winningest driver in series history.

Creed started sixth in his first series start of 2019 and first in a #2 Continental Tire truck, whose sponsor he is sharing with Ryan Beat and Greg Biffle, while Blade Hildebrand quickly bounced to the lead from second. But by the competition caution, Creed was out in front.

As “The Showstopper” led the field to the restart, the show literally stopped moments later when Robby Gordon, who had been running third, missed the crossover jump after presumably suffering a mechanical issue and slid off the ramp, rolling onto his roof. Behind him, Matt Brabham and Jeff Hoffman also failed to clear the jump, sending the two into flips of their own.

Once the race resumed, Creed continued his dominance as he drove off to victory, his second at Texas and thirty-fourth of his career. Hildebrand and Gavin Harlien joined him on the podium.

By virtue of his win, Creed started at the back once again for the second race, held shortly after the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup SeriesO’Reilly Auto Parts 500. After preparing backup trucks, Gordon, Brabham, and Hoffman started first, second, and fifth, respectively.

It did not take long for Creed to move through the field, reaching third before lap three.

“Half the guys are really excited Sheldon was racing. The other half, the guys are the opposite of excited,” commentator Sean Sermini quipped. “Not happy that Sheldon Creed is racing. They know he’s got so much speed, so much ability.”

During the same lap, Bill Hynes‘ landing resulted in his #57 truck barrel rolling onto the tyres barriers, causing a red flag. At the green flag, Gordon led until he took the mandatory Joker Lap and surrendered the lead to Creed, who never looked back as he stormed off to the sweep.

Race results

Race #1

FinishStartNumberDriverLaps CompletedTotal Points EarnedStatus
162Sheldon Creed1233Running
2268Blade Hildebrand1222Running
3455Gavin Harlien1221Running
4157Bill Hynes1218Running
5383Matt Brabham1016Running
6747Jeff Hoffman917Running
757Robby Gordon614Accident
Additional point for each position gained
Fastest qualifier (1 bonus point): Jeff Hoffman
Most laps led (3 bonus points): Sheldon Creed

Race #2

FinishStartNumberDriverLaps CompletedTotal Points EarnedStatus
172Sheldon Creed1334Running
2283Matt Brabham1322Running
317Robby Gordon1320Running
4655Gavin Harlien1320Running
5547Jeff Hoffman1316Running
6468Blade Hildebrand515Mechanical
7357Bill Hynes114Accident
Additional point for each position gained
Most laps led (3 bonus points): Sheldon Creed
Avatar photo
4023 posts

About author
Justin is not an off-road racer, but he writes about it for The Checkered Flag.
Articles
Related posts
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Matt Mingay rejoins SST for Adelaide weekend

1 Mins read
Stunt performer Matt Mingay, who has been involved with the Stadium Super Trucks in Australia since their début there in 2015, will be on the grid for their return to the country at Adelaide in November.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

Shae Davies returning to SST at Adelaide with CodeFish Racing

2 Mins read
When the Stadium Super Trucks make their return to Australia at Adelaide in November, 2021 Boost Mobile Super Trucks vice-champion Shae Davies will be there with sponsorship from CodeFish Studio.
Stadium SUPER Trucks

SST alumni Biffle, McFarland assisting in Helene relief efforts

2 Mins read
In the wake of Hurricane Helene’s devastation, Greg Biffle and Cleetus McFarland have been flying across North Carolina to provide humanitarian aid, with help of companies like Polaris.