Xfinity Series
The NASCAR Xfinity Series debuted with its inaugural season in 1982, back when it was called the Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. It has operated under a number of different names and sponsorships through the years, including the NASCAR Busch Series (2003-07) and the NASCAR Nationwide Series (2008-14) before landing on its current branding.
The series is considered NASCAR's minor league circuit, featuring numerous drivers who are out to prove themselves before moving up to the NASCAR Cup Series.
Prominent Cup Series drivers also frequently use their off days to drive in the Xfinity Series, often to gain seat time and more familiarity with the track. Since 2017, Cup Series drivers competing for points and with at least five years of experience at the higher level have been limited to 10 Xfinity Series races and have been disallowed from competing in the regular-season finale and the postseason races.
Kyle Busch (102) is the all-time wins leader on the Xfinity Series, racking up more than twice as many wins as Mark Martin (49), Kevin Harvick (47), and all other competitors. The series has had nine two-time winners: Sam Ard (1983, 1984), Jack Ingram (1982, 1985), Larry Pearson (1986, 1987), Randy LaJoie (1996, 1997), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1998, 1999), Martin Truex Jr. (2004, 2005), Kevin Harvick (2001, 2006), Ricky Stenhouse Jr. (2011, 2012), and Tyler Reddick (2018, 2019).
Dale Earnhardt Jr. has been a big proponent of renovating North Wilkesboro. Now that it's returning, he might just find himself racing there this summer.
John Hunter Nemechek was called out for his hypocrisy by Fox's Larry McReynolds for his reaction after Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Richmond.
Sam Mayer hasn't matched fellow teen driver Ty Gibbs' accomplishments in the Xfinity Series, but he picked up a nice consolation prize in Richmond.
AJ Allmendinger slipped from second to 33rd on the last lap Sunday. He can console himself by winning one of the $100,000 bonuses in the next four NASCAR Xfinity Series races.
Ty Gibbs left himself open to some ribbing with a quote after winning in Atlanta. AJ Allmendinger and fellow NASCAR drivers were happy to pile on.
Lug nuts that may be left over from the 2021 NASCAR Cup Series are creating concerns for teams in the Xfinity and Camping World series.
Landon Cassill has only one top-10 finish this season but shows real promise for the Kaulig Racing Xfinity Series team.
Denny Hamlin revealed on Xfinity Series broadcast that 23XI Racing co-owner Michael Jordan and driver Bubba Wallace narrowly escaped injury in Myatt Snider's violent last-lap crash at Daytona.
Jesse Iwuji recently claimed he was as fast as Emmitt Smith during their playing days and the Cowboys Hall of Famer shot his claim down in a press conference.
Kyle Busch indicated last season would be his last to race in the Xfinity Series. This week, his website provided a definitive answer.
