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Xfinity Qualifying, Cup Final Practice Canceled Due to Rain

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A rather large rain cell arrived early at Daytona International Speedway Saturday morning (Feb. 13), but it surely wasn’t welcome. In fact, the torrential downpour canceled both NASCAR Xfinity Series qualifying and final Cup Series practice. Forty-five drivers were entered for today’s scheduled Beef. It’s What’s For Dinner 300 at Daytona. Typically, the field is …

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Entry List: Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300

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There are 45 cars competing for 36 spots for Saturday’s (Feb. 13) 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener at Daytona International Speedway. The Beef. It’s What’s for Dinner. 300 features a number of drivers debuting in new rides as the 120-lap race kicks off the sport’s nine month, 33-race schedule. Among the notable entries is …

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Chris Cockrum Returning for 3 Xfinity Superspeedway Races, Hoping for More

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After a pair of top-20 finishes on superspeedways last season, Chris Cockrum is returning for all three superspeedway races in the Xfinity Series for 2020. Cockrum, 33, will pilot the No. 25 Chevrolet for family-operated ACG Motorsports. However, he’s not ruling out the potential of running additional races. “We’re going to compete in the three …

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2019 Xfinity Series Review, Pt. 3: Part-Time Standouts

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Compared to the 2018 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, part-time drivers didn’t fare as well in 2019. Regardless, some made the most of their opportunities this past season. Filled with veterans, drivers who have talent but can’t find the funding to put a whole season together and fresh faces, the Xfinity part-timers showed promise against some …

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AJ Allmendinger Tops Daytona Xfinity Practice In First NASCAR Action Of 2019

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AJ Allmendinger was looking to shake off the rust Thursday (July 4) after seven months away from NASCAR. Turns out there wasn’t much rust to shake off. Allmendinger posted a blistering one-lap speed of 194.902 mph at Daytona International Speedway, leading the way after first practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Circle K Firecracker 250. …

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New Xfinity Series Team Deese Racing Enterprises Prepares for Talladega Debut

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When the Xfinity Series returns to Talladega Superspeedway this weekend, they’ll have a new team in their midst. Deese Racing Enterprises is set to enter this weekend’s Winn-Dixie 300 in Alabama with Conyers, Ga., native Chris Cockrum behind the wheel, as first seen on the race’s entry list. The team, based out of Mooresville, N.C., …

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