Despite taking his first career win over Sammy Smith in a clean finish at Martinsville, Taylor Gray still hasn't forgiven Smith for crashing him in the spring.

Taylor Gray won Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series Round of 8 cutoff race at Martinsville, marking his first career Xfinity Series victory. Gray, who drives for Joe Gibbs Racing in the Xfinity Series became their second driver to score their first career Xfinity victory this year.

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — Taylor Gray, who was wrecked from the lead on the final lap at Martinsville Speedway in the spring, came back Saturday to score his first career Xfinity Series win.

The NASCAR playoff schedule rolled on Saturday night at Martinsville Speedway, with the final race in the Round of 8

On his last two trips to Martinsville Speedway, Taylor Gray has found himself in prime position to score his first NASCAR victory. His time around he made it happen. When the checkered flag flew on Saturday’s (Oct 25) NASCAR Xfinity Race at the track, Gray was able to survive late chaos and score a win.