Both Carson Hocevar and Ryan Preece had the opportunity to leave Texas with strong runs, but ended in disappointment and frustration instead. Hocevar began the race from pole position (the first of his career), while Preece steadily made his way forward throughout the day.
When a caution for a spinning Jesse Love in the middle of green-flag pit stops shook up the running order late, both of them were caught on the wrong end of it. Hocevar had pitted already and was a lap down while Preece pitted only moments before the caution, but was still unable to get back on track before losing a lap.
