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Xfinity Breakdown: AJ Allmendinger Puts It to Bed at Talladega

NASCAR Xfinity Series

#16: AJ Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing, Action Industries Chevrolet Camaro, #1: Sam Mayer, JR Motorsports, Accelerate Pros Talent Chevrolet Camaro, #9: Noah Gragson, JR Motorsports, Bass Pro Shops TrueTimber BRCC Chevrolet Camaro

AJ Allmendinger’s win at Talladega on Saturday locked him into the next NASCAR playoff round.

The Underdog House: AJ Allmendinger Proves to Be a Gladiator at Bristol

NASCAR Cup Series

#16: A.J. Allmendinger, Kaulig Racing, Chevrolet Camaro chevyliners.com

Tire blowouts, mechanical failures and loose wheels made Bristol one of the biggest 2022 races of attrition. Among NASCAR underdogs, AJ Allmendinger persevered.

Up to Speed: Championship Hopes Hang in the Balance at Bristol

NASCAR Cup Series action at Bristol Motor Speedway, September 2021. Photo: NKP

(Photo: Nigel Kinrade Photography)

With nearly half the playoff field vulnerable to elimination, the stakes have rarely been higher heading into the Bristol night race.

Daytona Disaster Proves NASCAR Change is Needed

Cole Custer spins out at Daytona International Speedway in August 2022. (Photo: NKP)

#41: Cole Custer, Stewart Haas Racing, Autodesk/HaasTooling.com Ford Mustang, #38: Todd Gilliland, Front Row Motorsports, First Phase Ford Mustang

The NASCAR Cup Series leaves Daytona with more questions than answers after serious concerns with officiating, safety, and the track’s place on the schedule.