Kyle Busch secured his eighth NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series victory at Atlanta Motor Speedway in a thrilling Fr8 Racing 208 finish, beating Stewart Friesen by just 0.017 seconds at the line. The win marks Busch's record 67th series victory and 232nd national series win overall.

Driving the No. 7 Spire Motorsports Chevrolet, Busch dominated the race by leading 80 of the 135 laps. The final 20 laps featured intense door-to-door racing with multiple competitors challenging for the win.

The race showcased impressive statistics with 19 lead changes among 11 drivers and only two caution flags beyond scheduled stage breaks. Tyler Ankrum and Bailey Curry finished third and fourth respectively, separated by just 0.001 seconds, with Chandler Smith completing the top five.

Notable performances included:

• Jack Wood winning Stage 1
• Kyle Busch claiming Stage 2
• Giovanni Ruggiero finishing as top rookie in 11th place
• Tanner Gray earning the fastest lap bonus point
• Pole-sitter Connor Mosack leading 30 laps before finishing 25th
• Championship favorite Corey Heim finishing 23rd after running out of fuel

The championship standings remain tight with Grant Enfinger leading Ty Majeski by one point heading into the next race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14.

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