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Nick Sanchez Tops Frantic EchoPark Race for Maiden Xfinity Series Victory

The win secures Sanchez a playoff berth after he rebounded from a late infield grass spin

NASCAR - NASCAR Cup Series Mexico - Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez, Mexico City, Mexico - June 13, 2025 Team Penske's Joey Logano before practice REUTERS/Carlos Perez Gallardo/File Photo
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Overview

  • Lightning within eight miles of the track forced a Lap 34 red flag and an 83-minute delay before cars returned at 10:25 p.m. EST.
  • A restart with five laps remaining in Stage 1 triggered a 10-car pileup that knocked six drivers out, all of whom were treated and released from the infield care center.
  • Sanchez spun through the infield grass on Lap 69 but surged back into the lead on the final restart and held off his rivals.
  • Carson Kvapil finished just 0.104 seconds behind for second place, with Sam Mayer completing the podium after 163 laps.
  • Sheldon Creed and Justin Allgaier criticized aggressive restart tactics and pit‐strategy decisions that cost them strong runs.