Cole Custer Wins Xfinity Race at Bristol, Secures Regular-Season Title

Custer's victory and Allgaier's misfortunes lead to a dramatic finish in the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular season.

Cole Custer overcame early setbacks to win the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, securing the regular-season championship.
Custer led 104 laps and clinched his second win of the season, finishing 0.896 seconds ahead of Sheldon Creed.
Justin Allgaier, who entered the race with a 43-point lead, faced multiple issues and finished 30th, losing the title to Custer by three points.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. finished seventh despite radio issues and helmet problems, potentially marking his last race until 2026.
The race also finalized the playoff spots for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, with Sammy Smith and Parker Kligerman securing the last two berths.