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  • • Allgaier hitting his stride as Xfinity Series heads to Dover
    It may have taken Justin Allgaier a couple races to get going this season, but the veteran is going and going fast. Last week‘s Darlington Raceway winner is the only NASCAR Xfinity Series championship-eligible driver to have ever won on this week‘s equally-notoriously tough track, the 1-mile Dover International Speedway. And he has done so […]...2021
  • • JR Motorsports Back On Track After Atlanta Xfin Win
    By Deb Williams | Senior Writer RacinToday.com HAMPTON, Ga. – After JR Motorsports’ strong bid for the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, the Mooresville, N.C.-based operation was expected to immediately intimidate its competitors when this season began.  However, ......2021
  • • Tyler Reddick hoping to use Homestead to pile up points
    Over the past few years, when fans and media of NASCAR have thought about the Homestead-Miami Speedway the name of Tyler Reddick is one of the first to come up. The Corning, CA native twice used that south Florida track to secure a NASCAR Xfinity Series championship when he won there in 2018 and 2019. And his trend of success continued in the Sunshine State in 2020 during his rookie campaign on th...2021
  • Jeremy Clements Adds Sponsorship for 2021, Looking for More
    • Jeremy Clements Adds Sponsorship for 2021, Looking for More
    Jeremy Clements Racing will once again compete full-time for the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2021. Jeremy will wheel the No. 51 Camaro into his 11th Xfinity Series season for the family-run, single-car independent team. JCR will be powered by primary sponsors All-South Electric, One-Stop Convenience Stores, First Pacific Funding, Diecast Kings and Wealth Accelerators […]...2021
  • Pitbull becomes co-owner at Trackhouse Racing
    • Pitbull becomes co-owner at Trackhouse Racing
    Trackhouse Racing, founded by Justin Marks, is making its Cup Series debut in February's Daytona 500.With Monterrey, Mexico native Daniel Suarez at the wheel of the No. 99 Chevrolet Camaro, the team intends to run the entire NCS schedule. Suarez is the only foreign-born national NASCAR series champion in the sport's history, winning the Xfinity Series championship in 2016.Now a global ...Keep...2021
  • • 2020 Season in Review: Justin Haley
    Justin Haley was king of the superspeedways, but his season-long consistency enabled him to make the Xfinity Series Championship 4....2020
  • • Myatt Snider to compete for 2021 Xfinity title with RCR
    Myatt Snider will once again compete for the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship in 2021 but this time with just one team....2020
  • Jeb Burton joins Kaulig Racing for 2021
    • Jeb Burton joins Kaulig Racing for 2021
    Kaulig Racing announced today the addition of Jeb Burton to its NASCAR Xfinity Series driver lineup. Burton, son of NASCAR legend Ward Burton, will compete for the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship with primary partner Nutrien Ag Solutions. “Jeb is a hard worker on and off the track,” said Chris Rice, president of Kaulig Racing. […]...2020
  • • Riley Herbst Moving to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2021
    Riley Herbst will move to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2021 to chase the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, multiple sources have confirmed to Frontstretch. On Nov. 12, Joe Gibbs Racing — Herbst’s former team — announced it signed Daniel Hemric to drive the No. 18 Toyota in Xfinity, formerly driven by Herbst. Linked to SHR for several weeks, … The post Riley Herbst Moving to Ste...2020
  • • Riley Herbst expected to move to Stewart-Haas Racing
    Riley Herbst will move to Stewart-Haas Racing in 2021 to chase the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, multiple sources have confirmed to Frontstretch. On Nov. 12, Joe Gibbs Racing — Herbst‘s former team — announced it signed Daniel Hemric to drive the No. 18 Toyota in Xfinity, formerly driven by Herbst. Linked to SHR for several weeks, […]...2020

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  • • NASCAR: No penalty for Noah Gragson after Texas interview
    Noah Gragson won’t be penalized after using the F-word on live television following his narrow defeat in Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway. JR Motorsports’ Noah Gragson appeared to be well on his way to the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 late in Saturday’s round of 8 playoff race at Texas […] NASCAR: No penalty for Noah Gragson a...2020
  • • Allgaier races for NASCAR Xfinity title with new crew chief
    MOORESVILLE, N.C. (AP) — Justin Allgaier will have a new crew chief in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway this weekend. Veteran car chief Billy Wilburn will call the shots as Allgaier drives for his first career NASCAR title. Jason Burdett has been suspended for the final race because of an unattached brake cooling hose found during inspection after Phoenix. Al...2017
  • • Highlighting Carl Edwards’ NASCAR Career
    In what appears to be stunning news, two-time Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship runner-up Carl Edwards is expected to announce his retirement effective immediately on Wednesday. Edwards, who was in position to win his first championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway in November until a late-race crash, will call an end to a 15-year career in NASCAR that spanned across all three national ...2017
  • • XFinity Series Championship Contender Elliott Sadler Scrapes Wall in Practice
    By Toby Christie, NASCAR Editor HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Elliott Sadler’s week started off bad before he even got to Homestead-Miami Speedway. Following last week’s Galaxy Ticket 200 at Pheonix, Sadler’s car was busted for a lug nut violation. Missing lug nuts in post race inspection meant that Sadler’s crew chief, Kevin Meendering would be suspended for this weekend’s Championship finale race in South ...2016
  • • Elliott Sadler's replacement crew chief announced for Homestead
    Elliott Sadler will have a familiar face upon his pit box for Saturday’s NASCAR XFINITY Series championship race at Homestead-Miami Speedway, as JR Motorsports race operations manager Mike Bumgarner will serve as his crew chief on the No. 1 OneMain Financial Chevrolet.Sadler’s regular crew chief, Kevin Meendering, was suspended for the race after NASCAR officials discovered two lug nuts were not t...2016
  • • Elliott Sadler moves on to Homestead, but without his crew chief
    It took a full 30 minutes after completion of Saturday night's Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix International Raceway, but finally Elliott Sadler could breath a sigh of relief that he definitely was going to get to race for the 2016 XFINITY Series championship next Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway.Unfortunately, he will do so without the services of his usual crew chief, Kevin Meendering, who was ...2016
  • • NXS: Dakoda Armstrong Looks to Shine in Standalone Event at Chicago
    No. 43 WinField Team on the Brink of 1.5-Mile Track Success   Dakoda Armstrong is ready to shine in this weekend’s race at Chicagoland Speedway. With no Sprint Cup regulars on the entry list, the team hopes to take advantage of the standalone weekend and continue to make headway in the point standings. Armstrong fought through adversity last week in Michigan recovering from a pass-through p...2015

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Xfinity Series Championship trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • NASCAR Cup: Daniel Suarez – SHR’s newest addition
    SUBMITTED ARTICLE Stewart-Haas Racing has recently signed on Daniel Suarez to its Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series lineup that is set to take place in 2019. The driver, who is originally from Mexico and recently turned 27, will be piloting the team’s No. 41 For Mustang, and has been given sponsorship from Haas Automation and ARRIS International PLC. He will be joining teammates Aric Almirola, Clin...2019
  • • XFinity Series Championship Contender Elliott Sadler Scrapes Wall in Practice
    By Toby Christie, NASCAR Editor HOMESTEAD, Fla. — Elliott Sadler’s week started off bad before he even got to Homestead-Miami Speedway. Following last week’s Galaxy Ticket 200 at Pheonix, Sadler’s car was busted for a lug nut violation. Missing lug nuts in post race inspection meant that Sadler’s crew chief, Kevin Meendering would be suspended for this weekend’s Championship finale race in South ...2016
  • • Armstrong Finishes Career Best, Fresh From Florida Returns with Almirola
    Dakoda Armstrong and the No. 43 WinField Ford team came to Daytona International Speedway looking to regain momentum after a rough outing in Chicago. Armstrong persevered through the night, survived "The Big One", and drove his way to his best XFINITY Series career finish. Armstrong finished in the sixth position and climbed to 12th in the NASCAR XFINITY Series championship run.   After an hour lo...2015
  • • NXS: Dakoda Armstrong No. 43 WinField Ford Race Summary
    Dakoda Armstrong and the No. 43 WinField Ford team came to Daytona International Speedway looking to regain momentum after a rough outing in Chicago. Armstrong persevered through the night, survived “The Big One”, and drove his way to his best XFINITY Series career finish. Armstrong finished in the sixth position and climbed to 12th in the NASCAR XFINITY Series championship run. After an hour long...2015

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  • • Tyler Reddick hoping to use Homestead to pile up points
    Over the past few years, when fans and media of NASCAR have thought about the Homestead-Miami Speedway the name of Tyler Reddick is one of the first to come up. The Corning, CA native twice used that south Florida track to secure a NASCAR Xfinity Series championship when he won there in 2018 and 2019. And his trend of success continued in the Sunshine State in 2020 during his rookie campaign on th...2021
  • • Xfinity playoff standings entering Round of 8
    Justin Allgaier remains in position to return to the Xfinity Series championship race for a second consecutive year. Allgaier is one of the eight drivers left in the Xfinity playoff standings heading into the third round, which begins Saturday at Kansas Speedway (7 p.m. ET on NBCSN). The remaining playoff drivers are: Chase Briscoe, Austin...2020
  • • NASCAR: The ultimate dark horse of the Xfinity Series
    While he may fly under the radar, Ross Chastain has the results to prove why he is the dark horse of the NASCAR Xfinity Series. As the only driver in the top seven of the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship standings with no race or stage wins, Ross Chastain can easily be overlooked when it […] NASCAR: The ultimate dark horse of the Xfinity Series - Beyond the Flag - Beyond the Flag - Yo...2020
  • • TORRES: Resounding Confidence from Annett’s Team After Daytona Win
    DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Six years ago, Michael Annett’s career drastically changed at Daytona International Speedway when a broken sternum sidelined him 6-8 weeks, ending his bid of contending for the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, where in the previous season, he finished fifth in points. Ever since that gloomy afternoon, Annett’s view of the sport didn’t change but his performances created a ...2019
  • • Breaking down the NASCAR Xfinity Championship 4: Sadler and Allgaier
    There will be a new Xfinity Series champion this  weekend in Homestead. Will it be one of the two veterans or one of the two rookies? This article is courtesy of NASCAR Integrated Marketing Communications. Justin Allgaier, William Byron, Daniel Hemric and Elliott Sadler are the Championship 4 for the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Let’s take a closer look at Elliott Sadler and Justin Allgaier and how they...2017
  • • Custer Finishes Just Shy of Advancing to Homestead
    By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Writer Four points were all that separated Cole Custer from a 2017 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship bid. Custer fought hard throughout the Ticket Galaxy 200 at Phoenix Raceway to move into the Championship Four. He was never far from his championship rival, Daniel Hemric. In the final run to the finish, Custer and Hemric fought tooth and nail, desperately fighting for ever...2017
  • • Xfinity standings: Elliott Sadler now No. 1, takes big step closer to first title
    Sadler is in pursuit of his first Xfinity Series championship....2017
  • • Xfinity standings: Elliott Sadler now No. 1, takes big step closer to first title
    Sadler is in pursuit of his first Xfinity Series championship....2017
  • • Xfinity standings: Elliott Sadler now No. 1, takes big step closer to first title
    Sadler is in pursuit of his first Xfinity Series championship....2017
  • • Climbing The Ladder: Cole Custer
    By Seth Eggert, NASCAR Writer For this week’s edition of Climbing the Ladder, Seth Eggert sat down with Stewart-Haas Racing (SHR) driver Cole Custer. Custer is a 19-year-old NASCAR Xfinity Series driver that drives the No. 00 Haas Automation, Code 3 Associates Ford Mustang and is campaigning for the 2017 Xfinity Series Championship as well as Rookie of the Year honors. He currently sits seventh in...2017

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  • • Jeremy Clements Adds Sponsorship for 2021, Looking for More
    2021
  • • Go Fas Racing names new crew chief for Corey LaJoie
    Go Fas Racing on Tuesday named Sparks as the new crew chief of its No. 32 Fords. Sparks most recently worked as a race engineer at Richard Childress Racing with Austin Dillon’s No. 3 Chevrolet team.He also worked as a race engineer during Dillon’s 2011 Truck and 2013 Xfinity series championship seasons.“I am beyond ecstatic for the opportunity that the St. Hilaire family has given ...Keep reading...2020
  • • Climbing The Ladder: Cole Custer
    2017
  • • Martin Truex Jr. named EMPA Driver of the Year
    Martin Truex, Jr. has been named the 2016 Eastern Motorsport Press Association National Driver of the Year.The award, which is voted on by members of the EMPA, goes to Truex for the second time in his NASCAR career. He won Al Holbert Memorial National Driver of the Year trophy in 2004 after winning the XFINITY Series championship.Several dominating races for Truex, four wins, five poles, and a ser...2016
  • • Looking Back at the Best of the 2016 NASCAR Xfinity Series Season
    By David Morgan, NASCAR Contributor As 2016 comes to a close in just a few days, we’ll take this opportunity to look back at some of the best moments of the NASCAR season. This week, the NASCAR Xfinity Series is on the docket, so without further ado, here are the top five moments that stole the headlines in 2016. Daniel Suarez Captures Xfinity Series Championship at Homestead Photo: Matthew Bish...2016
  • • Suarez Becomes First Foreign-Born NASCAR National Champion
    Daniel Suarez has made history by becoming the first foreign-born driver to win a NASCAR National Series champion. Suarez, born and raised in Monterrey, Mexico, earned his third win of the season on Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway to win the NASCAR XFINITY Series championship. The win didn’t come easy as Suarez had to pass championship rival Elliott Sadler with just three laps to go on a late...2016
  • • Elliott Sadler's mom will be at Homestead after recent health issues
    Elliott Sadler is the consummate family man.Sadler’s mother, Bell, has fought a number of health issues this season and her health has obviously been on Elliott’s mind, especially in recent weeks.Thursday at Chase Media Day in Miami Beach, Sadler said his mother will be at Homestead-Miami Speedway, where on Saturday he’ll race teammate Justin Allgaier and Joe Gibbs Racing drivers Erik Jones and Da...2016
  • • Chris Buescher survives nervous moments at Richmond to make Chase
    Without question, the biggest surprise in the 16-driver field for the Chase for the NASCAR Sprint Cup is rookie Chris Buescher.Buescher, a 23-year-old rookie from Prosper, Texas, made the Chase by winning a rain-shortened race at Pocono Raceway last month and then holding on to finish 29th in points at the end of the 26-race NASCAR Sprint Cup Series regular season. Making the Chase required both w...2016
  • • NXS: Jeb Burton Enters Las Vegas with Momentum
    Jeb Burton didn’t know what his 2016 NASCAR season would hold in January, but after a strong run at Atlanta that saw him run inside the top-10 all race long, he hopes to run for an XFINITY Series championship and keep his momentum heading into Las Vegas. Following an unsuccessful bid for Sprint Cup Rookie of the Year in 2015, Burton has taken the reigns of the No. 43 for Richard Petty Motorsports ...2016
  • • Elliott Sadler leaving Roush Fenway, joining JR Motorsports in '16
    JR Motorsports announced Friday that veteran driver Elliott Sadler and OneMain Financial will join the organization to compete for the NASCAR XFINITY Series championship in 2016. While a press conference was scheduled for Friday morning, Sadler and team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. broke the news via Periscope prior to the official announcement. "We are very pleased to welcome OneMain Financial and...2015

Top Xfinity Series Championship news

  • • Elliott Sadler leaving Roush Fenway, joining JR Motorsports in '16
    2015
  • • Ty Dillon, Regan Smith get heated in post-race tussle at Watkins Glen
    Entering Saturday's Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International, JR Motorsports' Regan Smith was 39 points out of the XFINITY Series championship lead, looking for big things out of the road-course event. However, Smith's day did not go as planned -- and he knew just who to blame.  Restarting in the third position on Lap 41 of 82, Smith drove into Turn 1 on the restart but was hit hard in the right re...2015
  • • Ty Dillon, Regan Smith get heated in post-race tussle at Watkins Glen
    Entering Saturday's Zippo 200 at Watkins Glen International, JR Motorsports' Regan Smith was 39 points out of the XFINITY Series championship lead, looking for big things out of the road-course event....2015
  • • Chris Buescher wins 2015 NASCAR XFINITY Series championship
    Roush Fenway Racing's Chris Buescher had a smooth day Saturday at Homestead-Miami Speedway, doing all he needed to earn the 2015 NASCAR XFINITY Series championship....2015
  • • Results for EcoBoost 300 NXS championship race at Homestead
    Check out the results for Saturday's event that settled the XFINITY Series championship....2016
  • • How strong is the '16 Sprint Cup rookie class? Get the skinny
    The 2016 Sunoco Rookie of the Year class in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series is as deep and talented as any group since 2006, when Denny Hamlin won rookie honors over a field that included Clint Bowyer and Martin Truex Jr.Here's a snapshot of the rookie hopefuls for 2016:Chase ElliottAge 20Hendrick MotorsportsNo. 24 ChevroletThe lowdown: Elliott is the favorite to win rookie honors, in part because of...2016
  • • Ambitious plan: Ty Dillon hopes to run Sprint Cup full-time in 2016
    Ty Dillon tells Sirius XM Radio that he'd like to begin running full-time in the NASCAR Sprint Cup Series beginning next season. But first, he wants to focus on his pursuit of this year's XFINITY Series championship and needs to nail down Cup sponsorship....2015
  • • Kyle Larson outduels Austin Dillon for XFINITY win at HMS
    Kyle Larson bests Austin Dillon to win the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway, while Chris Buescher clinches the 2015 XFINITY Series championship....2015
  • • Under the radar: Chris Buescher quietly poised to earn 2015 NASCAR XFINITY title
    Flying under the radar for much of the 2015 season, Chris Buescher has quietly held onto the points lead much of the year and is poised for his first NASCAR XFINITY Series championship....2015
  • • 3 reasons why Daniel Suarez will win XFINITY Series championship
    Suarez has been on a tear leading up to the season finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway....2016
  • • Best photos from XFINITY season finale at Homestead
    Daniel Suarez wins the XFINITY Series championship at Homestead-Miami Speedway....2016
  • • XFINITY Series Championship 4: Elliott Sadler career highlights
    Check out some of these highlights from Elliott Sadler's career in NASCAR....2016
  • William Byron wins NASCAR Xfinity Series championship
    • William Byron wins NASCAR Xfinity Series championship
    With William Byron's third place finish Saturday, he becomes the second youngest driver in Xfinity Series history to win a championship....2017
  • • NASCAR: The ultimate dark horse of the Xfinity Series
    2020

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  • • Pitbull becomes co-owner at Trackhouse Racing
    2021
  • • Jeb Burton joins Kaulig Racing for 2021
    2020
  • NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 grid set
    • NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 grid set
    Ross Chastain, Noah Gragson, Brandon Jones and Ryan Sieg have been eliminated from the 2020 playoffs.Harrison Burton claimed the race win at the Virginia short track.Here's a look at the four title contenders:DriverTeamManufacturer 2020 WinsBest Points ResultChase BriscoeStewart-Haas RacingFord95th ...Keep reading...2020
  • • NASCAR: No penalty for Noah Gragson after Texas interview
    2020
  • • Xfinity playoff standings entering Round of 8
    2020
  • • Chastain focused on 2020 Xfinity playoffs amid Cup Series plans
    As the playoffs kick off this weekend, Ross Chastain can't afford to lose sight of his season-long goal: the 2020 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship. It's just seven races away now. On Monday, however, Chip Ganassi Racing announced Chastain will take over its No. 42 Chevrolet for the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series season. RELATED: Chip Ganassi […]...2020
  • • NASCAR Cup: Daniel Suarez – SHR’s newest addition
    2019
  • • NASCAR Xfinity: ISM Raceway entry list
    The 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season is winding down, as Saturday’s Whelen 200 at ISM (formerly Phoenix International) Raceway is the second-to-last race of the season. After the race, the identity of the four drivers to vie for the 2018 Xfinity Series championship next weekend at Homestead-Miami Speedway will be known. Cole Custer is the only driver who heads into the ISM race weekend with his a...2018
  • • NASCAR at Richmond: Weekend Schedule, Race Start time and tv viewing options
    Richmond Raceway is no longer the final race before the Chase for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series. Instead it now plays host to the second race of the MENCS Chase as well as the opening race for the Xfinity Series championship playoffs. The Camping World Truck Series is off this weekend and NASCAR fans […]...2018
  • • Report: Carl Edwards Won’t Drive in 2017
    By Toby Christie, NASCAR Editor Nobody expected to wake up Tuesday morning to news that one of the four drivers who competed for the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series championship would be leaving the sport. However a report from Tom Jensen of Fox Sports suggests that Carl Edwards will step away from NASCAR in 2017. According to the report, Edwards will be pursuing interests outside of driving a r...2017

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