The Scott Warning Memorial Race held a deeper meaning for Joe Warning as it honored the memory of his father, who sadly lost his battle with cancer in 2017. Scott Warning was a beloved figure in the racing community, known for his kindness and willingness to help anyone involved in the sport. Racers from all across the tri-state area and even from different parts of the country came together to pay tribute to this remarkable man.

The No. 88 Cincinnati team rolled off the truck strong on Friday afternoon and the team continued to show speed throughout the weekend. Alex Bowman qualified third for Sunday’s 400-mile event at Auto Club Speedway. Shortly after taking the green flag, the driver was shuffled back into the fourth position on Lap 3. Just two laps later, Bowman advanced two positions and was running second. Throughout the first 10 laps of the 200-lap event, the top four drivers continued to battle for position lap after lap.