Xfinity Series winds down to final 4 drivers at Phoenix Raceway
1 year, 2 months ago

Xfinity Series winds down to final 4 drivers at Phoenix Raceway

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — John Hunter Nemechek went down so he could climb back up. With a win Saturday at Phoenix Raceway, Nemechek would add another Xfinity Series championship to the family trophy case. “I wish that the season wasn’t over yet, just because the season that we’ve had.” The Xfinity season championship will come down to a final four of Nemechek, Justin Allgaier, Cole Custer and Sam Mayer at Phoenix’s dogleg oval mile. Nemechek, son of former Xfinity Series champion Joe Nemechek, had an ill-fated Cup Series debut for Front Row Motorsports in 2020 after working his way up the ladder systems. The 26-year-old had a successful two-year Trucks run for Kyle Busch Motorsports, winning seven times to earn a spot in Toyota’s development program and a promotion to a full-time Xfinity Series ride with Joe Gibbs Racing.

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Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers
6 months, 1 week ago

Nemechek’s 2nd Xfinity win gives Joe Gibbs Racing 5th victory with 4 drivers

Associated Press  

NASHVILLE, Tenn. — John Hunter Nemechek took the lead off a restart on lap 142 and drove away for the win at the NASCAR Xfinity Series race Saturday for his 11th career victory. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing, a week after Christopher Bell gave the same team the victory as part of his sweep at New Hampshire. This time, …

Mayer takes overtime win in Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Mayer takes overtime win in Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway

Associated Press  

NEWTON, Iowa — Sam Mayer knew winning the overtime restart of Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway was all about choosing the right line. Mayer, who led 47 laps in the 250-lap race, pulled ahead on the restart after John Hunter Nemechek’s crash six laps from the finish, getting clear of Herbst coming out of the second turn …

Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas
10 months, 1 week ago

Nemechek ends Chevrolet's early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Hindustan Times  

LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet's early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. HT Image Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR's three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series wins at Daytona and Atlanta by Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing. Nemechek led …

Nemechek ends Chevrolet’s early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas
10 months, 1 week ago

Nemechek ends Chevrolet’s early NASCAR dominance with Xfinity Series win for Toyota at Las Vegas

Associated Press  

LAS VEGAS — John Hunter Nemechek ended Chevrolet’s early dominance by winning the wind-swept Xfinity Series race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on Saturday in a Toyota. Chevrolet started the year with seven consecutive victories across NASCAR’s three national series, including back-to-back Xfinity Series wins at Daytona and Atlanta by Austin Hill of Richard Childress Racing. Nemechek led five times …

Custer wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, holds off Allgaier after final restart
1 year, 2 months ago

Custer wins 1st NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, holds off Allgaier after final restart

Associated Press  

AVONDALE, Ariz. — Cole Custer lost his Cup Series ride after last season, a humbling demotion after three seasons at the sport’s top level. But the 25-year-old appears firmly on the comeback trail after holding off Justin Allgaier during a two-lap overtime shootout to win his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship Saturday night at Phoenix Raceway. “I’m gonna replay this …

Nemechek advances to Xfinity playoffs round of 8 with win at Texas
1 year, 3 months ago

Nemechek advances to Xfinity playoffs round of 8 with win at Texas

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — John Hunter Nemechek moved into the round of eight of the Xfinity Series playoffs with a win at Texas, where he took the final lead after front-running Justin Allgaier got moved up the track on the 195th of 200 laps on Saturday. It is absolutely amazing what we’ve been able to accomplish so far this year …

Nemechek’s gamble to step back from Cup Series leads to 2024 promotion to drive for Jimmie Johnson
1 year, 4 months ago

Nemechek’s gamble to step back from Cup Series leads to 2024 promotion to drive for Jimmie Johnson

Associated Press  

John Hunter Nemechek doesn’t regret moving to the Cup Series for one ill-fated, underperforming season with Front Row Motorsports. Nemechek’s two years driving for Kyle Busch Motorsports earned him seven wins, a slot in Toyota’s development program and this year a promotion to a full-time Xfinity Series ride with Joe Gibbs Racing. “So to go back to the Truck Series …

John Hunter Nemechek to return to Cup Series next season in No. 42 for Legacy Motor Club
1 year, 4 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek to return to Cup Series next season in No. 42 for Legacy Motor Club

Associated Press  

John Hunter Nemechek will return to NASCAR’s top Cup Series next season when he joins Legacy Motor Club, which will become a Toyota team in 2024 and promote its development driver. “To be able to announce my plans for next season so early and officially say I will be competing full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series relieves a lot of …

John Hunter Nemechek wins at Michigan for 5th NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the year
1 year, 5 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek wins at Michigan for 5th NASCAR Xfinity Series victory of the year

Associated Press  

BROOKLYN, Mich. — John Hunter Nemechek raced to his fifth NASCAR Xfinity Series victory this year, pulling away over the last seven laps after making contact with a teammate early in the competition Saturday at Michigan International Speedway. Josh Berry was second, followed by Brandon Jones and Ty Gibbs, who was bumped from behind by Nemechek, his Joe Gibbs Racing …

John Hunter Nemechek wins at New Hampshire for 2nd straight Xfinity trip to victory lane
1 year, 5 months ago

John Hunter Nemechek wins at New Hampshire for 2nd straight Xfinity trip to victory lane

Associated Press  

N.H. — John Hunter Nemechek had one thought inside the dominant car of the day as the NASCAR race at New Hampshire was set to resume after a few extra laps and one final caution. Nemechek survived a wreck-marred NASCAR race Saturday at New Hampshire Motor Speedway and won for the fourth time this season in the Xfinity Series. But …

Nemechek passes Haley in overtime, holds off Hemric to win Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race
1 year, 6 months ago

Nemechek passes Haley in overtime, holds off Hemric to win Atlanta NASCAR Xfinity race

Associated Press  

HAMPTON, Ga. — John Hunter Nemechek passed Justin Haley at the start of overtime and held off Daniel Hemric to win the NASCAR’s Xfinity Series race at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday night for his third victory of the season. “Early on in the race if you would have told me we would win the race, I definitely would have …

Chase Elliott’s return highlights NASCAR Cup racers’ stop at Sonoma road course
1 year, 7 months ago

Chase Elliott’s return highlights NASCAR Cup racers’ stop at Sonoma road course

Associated Press  

SONOMA, Calif. — Chase Elliott is back from his suspension with an urgency to get in the win column and a few regrets about the state of his season so far. I feel like the objective is pretty straightforward for us.” At least the Cup Series’ most popular driver excels on road courses like Sonoma Raceway, where he has four …

Cup champ Larson rallies from 30th to win Darlington Xfinity race
1 year, 7 months ago

Cup champ Larson rallies from 30th to win Darlington Xfinity race

Associated Press  

DARLINGTON, S.C. — Kyle Larson was already excited about what the weekend at Darlington Raceway would mean. He added an even larger moment for him to remember with his first career win at the track “Too Tough To Tame.” Larson rallied from 30th starting the final stage, bumping John Hunter Nemechek coming out of the final turn as the two …

Nemechek dominates Xfinity Series race at Martinsville
1 year, 8 months ago

Nemechek dominates Xfinity Series race at Martinsville

Associated Press  

MARTINSVILLE, Va. — John Hunter Nemechek was on fire all night at Martinsville Speedway. So maybe it was fitting that he set his car on fire after a lengthy burnout upon winning his second Xfinity Series race of the season. “I can’t say enough about this team,” Nemechek said of his fourth career Xfinity Series win. But it was close.. …

Chandler Smith earns first NASCAR Xfinity Series win
1 year, 9 months ago

Chandler Smith earns first NASCAR Xfinity Series win

Associated Press  

RICHMOND, Va. — Chandler Smith outran John Hunter Nemechek out of a restart with six laps to go Saturday at Richmond Raceway to win for the first time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This is unbelievable.” Nemechek raced side-by-side with Smith for the first few laps after the final green flag, but figured he was the underdog by the finish. …

Nemechek wins delayed NASCAR Xfinity race at Fontana
1 year, 10 months ago

Nemechek wins delayed NASCAR Xfinity race at Fontana

Associated Press  

FONTANA, Calif. — John Hunter Nemechek held off Sam Mayer and earned his third career Xfinity Series victory in a rare Sunday night race on the final NASCAR weekend at Auto Club Speedway’s famed two-mile track. Let’s keep it going.” Nemechek led 49 of the 150 laps and finished strong in a Fontana race delayed for more than 24 hours …

Nemechek’s Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open
3 years, 2 months ago

Nemechek’s Xfinity win in Texas leaves final four spots open

Associated Press  

FORT WORTH, Texas — All four spots in the championship round of the NASCAR Xfinity Series are still up for grabs after non-playoff qualifier John Hunter Nemechek overcame a late penalty Saturday to win at Texas Motor Speedway. Daniel Hemric led seven of the eight playoff qualifiers across the finish line after Nemechek, taking second in the 117th race of …

Nemechek holds off Busch in 1-2 KBM Trucks finish at Pocono
3 years, 6 months ago

Nemechek holds off Busch in 1-2 KBM Trucks finish at Pocono

Associated Press  

LONG POND, Pa. — John Hunter Nemechek stole a win from Kyle Busch then swiped his traditional victory move. Nemechek beat Busch down the stretch and raced to his fifth Truck Series victory this season, earning bragging rights for Kyle Busch Motorsports on Saturday at Pocono Raceway. Three for five against Kyle is pretty good odds.” Nemechek, who dropped down …

David Smith’s Top 50 NASCAR Cup Series Prospects for 2020 (Part 1)
4 years, 10 months ago

David Smith’s Top 50 NASCAR Cup Series Prospects for 2020 (Part 1)

New York Times  

Welcome to Part 1 of The Athletic’s list of the top 50 NASCAR Cup Series prospects for the 2020 racing season. Chandler Smith Age 18 | Talking Rock, Ga. | Truck Series & ARCA If not for Kyle Busch, Smith would’ve led the Truck Series in PEER and non-preferred groove restart retention rate as a 17-year-old; Smith did lead the …

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