Xfinity Series – The Circuit Journal

David Starr announced as Our Motorsports’ first NASCAR Xfinity Series driver of 2023

By John Haverlin February 12, 2023NASCAR

After a quiet and unknown offseason, Our Motorsports has finally announced its first driver for the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series season in Texas veteran David Starr.Starr ran the majority of…

‘Mixed emotions’ subvert NASCAR championship celebrations at Phoenix Raceway

By John Haverlin November 7, 2022NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- When Joey Logano spoke during his post-race television interview, he didn’t quite know how to feel.He went from exhilarated to sorrowful and back to exhilarated in seconds…

Noah Gragson, now a mature Xfinity Series veteran, shows racing prowess with Phoenix win

By John Haverlin March 13, 2022NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Noah Gragson seems to be in a new form this year.Gragson, now in his fourth full NASCAR Xfinity Series season, won for the first time in 2022…

Trevor Bayne finishes third in Fontana Xfinity race: ‘It’s been a while since I’ve had that much fun doing anything’

By John Haverlin February 27, 2022NASCAR

FONTANA, Calif. -- Trevor Bayne's winless drought at NASCAR's national level has been going since June 2013. It will last a little longer, but it almost came to an end…

Daytona thoughts: Austin Cindric, Austin Hill make instant impacts with new opportunities

By John Haverlin February 24, 2022NASCAR

DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. -- It wasn't out of the realm to think Austin Cindric could win a NASCAR Cup Series in his rookie season.Cindric, 23, won the 2020 Xfinity Series…

NASCAR’s four races at Phoenix Raceway all deliver on championship weekend

By John Haverlin November 8, 2021NASCAR

AVONDALE, Ariz. -- Homestead-Miami Speedway in South Florida had been the sight of championship weekend for NASCAR's three national series for nearly two decades. In 2020, Phoenix Raceway became the…

Are doubleheaders really helping NASCAR’s developmental series?

By Cole Cusumano September 15, 2021NASCAR

RICHMOND, Va. -- More is often always better, especially when it comes to racing: wins, points, resources on pit road, but what about the number of races in a single…

Is it time for NASCAR to consider playoff waivers for part-time drivers?

By Cole Cusumano April 17, 2021NASCAR

Martinsville Speedway has a reputation for producing intense racing and bringing out the best in drivers, inciting topical conversations across NASCAR. The weekend of the Cook Out 250 was no…

Joe Gibbs’ grandson, Ty, is 1-for-1 after winning Xfinity debut at Daytona road course

By John Haverlin February 21, 2021NASCAR

He’s 1-for-1.In his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut, Ty Gibbs won the Super Start Batteries 188 at the Daytona International Speedway road course on Saturday. He’s a full-time ARCA Menards Series…

A complete NASCAR Silly Season update

By John Haverlin December 29, 2020NASCAR

When cars hit the Daytona International Speedway in six weeks, each national NASCAR series' field will have a different look than it did in 2020. In the Cup Series, several vacancies…