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.
Overview
- 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.