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Austin Hill Claims Record-Breaking Superspeedway Win in Dramatic Talladega Finish

Hill was declared the winner after a simultaneous caution and checkered flag, edging out Burton and Love in a photo finish determined by electronic timing.

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Overview

  • Austin Hill secured his ninth superspeedway victory, making him the all-time leader in NASCAR Xfinity Series drafting-track wins.
  • The race concluded with a simultaneous caution and checkered flag after Jesse Love's bump caused leader Connor Zilisch to crash on the final lap.
  • NASCAR officials used electronic timing to determine Hill as the winner, with Jeb Burton finishing second and Jesse Love third.
  • Jeb Burton questioned the decision and indicated his team may protest the result, seeking further review of the finish.
  • Katherine Legge led a lap during the race, becoming the fourth woman and second at Talladega to achieve this milestone in the Xfinity Series.