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William Byron Wins Overtime Thriller in Charlotte Xfinity Race

Overcoming a speeding penalty and leveraging fresher tires, Byron secured his first Xfinity victory since 2017 at his home track.

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Overview

  • William Byron claimed his fifth career Xfinity Series win and first since 2017, triumphing in overtime at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
  • Byron recovered from a midrace speeding penalty and used late-race cautions to move back into contention for the win.
  • A critical pit strategy decision saw Justin Allgaier stay out on older tires, allowing Byron with fresher tires to overtake him on the final restart.
  • The race ended under caution following a violent wreck involving Jeb Burton and Brennan Poole, solidifying Byron's victory.
  • Despite finishing fourth, Allgaier maintained a 72-point lead in the series standings but expressed regret over his strategy call, which he made against his crew chief's advice.