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).
NASCAR seems to be moving forward with a wet weather package for short tracks for the 2023 season.
Jeffrey Earnhardt returns to full-time status in the Xfinity Series in 2023 for a team with growing ambitions.
Kaz Grala finally has a full-time ride but could struggle in the Xfinity Series in 2023.
Dallas Cowboys great and NFL Hall of Famer Emmitt Smith is the latest victim of NASCAR's broken business model and part of a lawsuit trying to recover millions of dollars.
John Hunter Nemechek made a savvy call by trading down to the truck series to position himself for a better Cup Series opportunity later.
Joe Gibbs Racing has filled out its 2023 rosters and left two distractions behind, setting the table for a potentially big year.
Manufacturers have been shuffling truck series relationships, and the latest move appears to give Hailie Deegan a landing spot for 2023.
Things are lining up for Sam Mayer to be a true Xfinity Series contender for JR Motorsports in 2023.
Noah Gragson has dethroned Justin Allgaier as the most popular Xfinity Series driver.
Parker Kligerman could be a surprise contender in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2023.
