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2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Five Las Vegas

Cars in field: 38
Pole: Sammy Smith (8)
Outside Pole: Carson Kvapil (1)
Stages: 45-45-110
Weather: Sunny, 61°F, Feels like (sun) 64°, Feels like (shade) 58°, Wind S 8 mph, Wind Gusts 13 mph

Justin Allgaier (7) wins Stage 1.

Aric ‘Afterbuner’ Almirola (19) wins Stage 2. Justin Allgaier (7) finishes the stage second.

The PRN crew are gabbing with Cup driver Ross Chastain about any and everything indicating nothing much is going on. They occasionally mention how far ahead the first and second place cars are from each other – around a second – and the rest of the field – over ten seconds. Maybe that’s why CW/Peachtree TV Atlanta decided not to bother to show the race live? It will be broadcast tonight at 8:30pm. Oddly, they showed the pre-race show. They had a banner across the top of the screen that the race could be seen on PSN Atlanta – not sure what that is and the banner didn’t provide any specifics.

On lap 188 of 200 PRN is calling a battle for the lead as Aric ‘Afterburner’ Almirola (19) has chased down leader Justin Allgaier (7) and is seeking an opening to take over the top spot.

Justin Allgaier takes the white flag.

Justin Allgaier (7) wins 1.067 seconds head of Almirola!

Connor Zilisch had the fastest lap of the day and gets a point.

Allgaier led 102 of 200 laps.

Justin Allgaier collected 59 of the 61 points available today.

Today was tax prep day for me, so since the race wasn’t shown on television and PRN had the radio call, I didn’t tune in until around lap 150 of 200. The field was strung out at that point, so nothing to hear other than the PRN guys babbling about Chastain’s parents and other minutiae. I am extremely please with the finish.

Get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

      1. Bell triumphs in Phoenix with dramatic win over teammate Hamlin.
      2. Phoenix post-race inspection.
      3. Katherine Legge’s eventful NASCAR Cup debut ends 100 laps shy of the finish.
      4. Commercial breakdown: 2025 Shriners Children’s 500.
      5. NASCAR figuring out if building new track in Fontana is the ‘right thing to do’.
      6. The future is bright for Merritt Speedway, the newest NASCAR Advance Auto Parts Weekly Series track.
      7. NASCAR in ‘a holding pattern’ on Auto Club Speedway.
      8. WWE Womens United States Champion Chelsea Green named celebrity pace car driver for Pennzoil 400.
      9. Patrick Emerling to honor Geoffrey Bodine during events at Thompson Speedway Motorsports Park.
      10. Carl Edwards joins Prime Video as analyst, Trevor Bayne tabbed as pit reporter.
      11. Sea lions return to Atlanta Motor Speedway fan zone June 27-28.
      12. Phoenix TV Ratings.
      13. NASCAR tweaks open exemption provisional rule.
      14. How VeeKay went from an unexpected ECR exit to surprise debut with Coyne.
      15. Christopher Bell aims to match Bill Elliott’s scorching 1992 start.
      16. Bumping confirmed for Indy 500 as Takuma Sato becomes the 34th entry.
      17. Montoya questions whether switch to F1 is ”smart” for Herta.
      18. Daniel Hemric creates new culture for No. 19 team in Truck Series return.
      19. Phoenix penalties: Two Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity teams fined for loose lug nuts.
      20. Backstreet Boys, Hulk Hogan visit NASCAR. Here’s why it’s a paint scheme problem.
      21. Bell returned to the dirt. Now no one in NASCAR can stop him.
      22. Multi-platinum country artist Nate Smith performing prior to Michigan Cup race.
      23. Ernest to perform prior to Cup race at Texas.
      24. Stefano Domenicali Extends With F1 Through 2029.
      25. Congrats Tanner Gray and Brittany Cooper.
      26. Report: Oscar Piastri’s new McLaren deal tops $25M annually.
      27. Motorsports & Racing in the USA: A High-Octane Tradition.
      28. Does ARCA Need to Change its Overtime Rules?
      29. Woody Pitkat, Danny Watts unite for eight NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour races.
      30. Stars from NASCAR and NHRA and a pair of Major League Baseball legends headline Bristol Motor Speedway Season Preview.
      31. Casey Mears driving for Garage 66 at Martinsville.
      32. IndyCar adds Texas street race for 2026.
      33. MotoGP champion Martin could miss first four races.
      34. Alice Cooper Headlines ‘Off The Track’ Concert After NHRA Arizona Nationals Qualifying.
      35. IMSA Releases 2026 Schedules.
      36. Paul Holton Wins Alan Jay 120 Pole.
      37. NASCAR: Can Casey Mears Save Garage 66 Or Is This A Dead End?
      38. Jonathan McKennedy announces busy 2025 schedule between tour-type Modifieds, Supermodifieds.
      39. Kyle Larson seeking Trifecta during Food City 500 weekend at Bristol Motor Speedway.
      40. F1 Australian GP: Norris fastest in FP1 as Bearman crashes.
      41. Country artist Cali Tucker to perform national anthem ahead Of Pennzoil 400 NASCAR Cup Series race.
      42. Horner excited by Red Bull’s ‘biggest challenge’.
      43. Kyle Busch optimistic, capitalizing on early momentum at RCR: ‘I don’t think anybody’s gonna outwork us’.
      44. ‘A little bit early’ to fight for pole – Hamilton.
      45. TNT Sports & Max announce NASCAR driver cam featured multiview selections for Pennzoil 400.
      46. At Sebring, Parker Kligerman Checks Another Race Off Bucket List.
      47. If Hamilton is in F1 title fight, Leclerc expects to be, too.
      48. Hamilton on steep learning curve after Melbourne practice.
      49. Verstappen: Red Bull issues ‘hard to fix’ at opener.
      50. NASCAR counter sues 23XI Racing and Front Row Motorsports UPDATES.
      51. How Leigh Diffey became the voice of American motorsport.
      52. Albuquerque Dragway Returns To NHRA Member Track Network In Division 7.
      53. Dries Vanthoor Wins 2nd Straight WeatherTech Pole.
      54. Carl Edwards to Dale Jr. on walking away: “We’re gonna put all this on a restart?”.
      55. New Legal Filing By 23XI Racing And Front Row Motorsports Continue To Stress NASCAR Monopoly.
      56. NASCAR’s appeal to eliminate charters for two Cup Series teams is ‘meritless,’ teams say.
      57. NHRA Stars Return To Southern California For Loaded Lucas Oil NHRA WinterNationals.
      58. CarBahn Motorsports with Peregrine Racing Wins Alan Jay 120.
      59. Corey Day Earns his First Career Truck Series Pole in Las Vegas.
      60. JR Motorsports takes top three spots in NASCAR Xfinity qualifying at Las Vegas.
      61. Lewis Hamilton 8th in qualifying in Ferrari debut as Norris takes pole for F1 race in Australia.
      62. Drivers Only broadcast set for Homestead Truck Series race.
      63. McLaren’s Piastri tops final practice in Melbourne.
      64. Excellent pit work propels Corey Heim to Truck Series victory at Las Vegas.
      65. Zak Brown: Max Verstappen will leave Red Bull and join Mercedes at end of season.
      66. Here’s What Happened This Week With the 23XI/FRM Lawsuit.
      67. Lando Norris Leads a McLaren 1-2 in Melbourne Qualifying.
      68. Tyler Ankrum Mad at Team After Roller-Coaster Day in Vegas.
      69. Hamilton: I’ve still got a long way to go.
      70. Ollie Bearman apologises to Haas F1 team after ‘messy’ start to 2025 season.
      71. Sainz feels vindicated by Williams choice.
      72. Russell: McLaren in ‘prime position’ for 2025.
      73. Haas’ Bearman’s troubles continue at Aus GP.
      74. Norris, Piastri: Papaya rules are ‘clear’.
      75. Verstappen surprised by Melbourne qualifying pace.
      76. Norris leads McLaren one-two in Melbourne qualifying.
      77. Apple adds NASCAR to Sports app.
      78. Thailand F1 plans in Bangkok firming up ahead of Domenicali visit.
      79. NASCAR expected to return to Canada next year.
      80. Porsche takes an early lead at Sebring after penalty for polesitting BMW.
      81. Cadillac controls Sebring 12 Hour pace at one-quarter distance.
      82. Jimmie Johnson has texted Christopher Bell after his 3 victories this season. Bell wants a 4th text.
      83. Suarez unhappy with NASCAR, not Legge after Phoenix incident.
      84. Kyle Busch doesn’t want ‘suits and ties’ alone deciding who races in NASCAR.
      85. No. 7 Penske Porsche muscles to Sebring 12 Hour lead at halfway.
      86. 2025 ARCA West at Phoenix: Team Reactions and Analysis.
      87. Keselowski to team: ‘Tune out any distractions that make you feel like you’re not good enough’.
      88. Justin Allgaier hits jackpot at Las Vegas.
      89. A fair shot? Cup competitors question NASCAR’s approval process for new drivers to series.
      90. Acura/BMW pit skirmish brings drama to Sebring’s third quarter.
      91. Josh Williams Battles Sickness for 3rd Straight Race, Ty Dillon Subs in.
      92. Moore rockets to TA West opener pole at Buttonwillow.
      93. Allgaier holds off Almirola for first Xfinity win at Las Vegas.
      94. F1 agrees new commercial deal with all teams.

Next Race: Homestead

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