In a time when the Cup Series seems largely dominated by Hendrick Motorsports, Joe Gibbs Racing and Team Penske, the little guys got a much-needed win.

William Byron led 283 of 400 laps at Charlotte Motor Speedway on Sunday.

In this exclusive interview, Ross shares the inside story of his dramatic drive at Charlotte, the team’s race-day strategy, and how it felt to take the checkered flag in one of NASCAR’s crown jewels.