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2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Thirty Las Vegas

Cars in field: 38
Pole: Justin Allgaier (7)
Outside Pole: Connor Zilisch (88)
Stages: 45-45-111
Weather: Partly sunny, 87°F, Feels like 83°, Feels like (shade) 82°, Wind SW 24 mph, Wind Gusts 36 mph

Caution on lap 24 of 201 for debris.

Aric ‘Afterburner’ Almirola (19) wins stage one holding off Connor Zilisch (88).

Aric Almirola (19) wins stage two.

Almirola (19) passes leader Zilisch (88) on lap 193 of 201. Almirola got into the side of Zilisch on the pass.

Almirola has led 103 of 197 laps.

Almirola holds off Zilisch to win.

Nothing much was going on when I switched to the race, so I watched college football until the final 20 laps. Since I had seen Almirola easily pass Zilisch earlier his late race pass was not surprising, nor entertaining.

Get caught up on the latest racing news.

Motorsport News:

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      2. George Russell recreates classic Lewis Hamilton photo after Singapore GP win.
      3. British F4 champion McLaughlin moves to Formula 3.
      4. Commercial breakdown: 2025 Bank of America ROVAL 400.
      5. Martin Brundle apologises to Lewis Capaldi after “cardinal sin” in awkward grid walk moment.
      6. Jenson Button warns 2026 will be make-or-break for Lewis Hamilton at Ferrari.
      7. Downbeat Leclerc laments car after P6 finish.
      8. Ayhancan Guven and Marco Wittmann clash over last-lap fight to decide DTM title.
      9. Tony Stewart & Matt Hagan Dallas Advance for the Texas NHRA FallNationals.
      10. Ingram seals second BTCC title at Brands Hatch.
      11. Wolff insists contract is close for ‘formidable’ Russell.
      12. Three-Way Mazda MX-5 Cup Title Fight Heads to Michelin Raceway Road Atlanta.
      13. Champion McLaughlin ‘ready’ for Formula 3 step.
      14. NMPA Most Popular Driver voting opens.
      15. World of Outlaws confirms passing of earliest superstar.
      16. Marc Marquez to miss Australia, Malaysia MotoGP races after fracture.
      17. Sad News – Nancy Wager.
      18. Katherine Legge returning with Live Fast Motorsports at Las Vegas.
      19. NASCAR teams urge settlement as trial looms for Michael Jordan’s antitrust suit against series.
      20. F1 Academy Singapore: Lia Block’s maiden win, Maya Weug’s championship boost, Nicole Havrda injury update.
      21. Phoenix Raceway Fan Fest will provide free kickoff celebration Oct. 30 in downtown Phoenix.
      22. Edwards embracing new challenge at Andretti Global.
      23. Mekies takes ‘zero’ credit for Red Bull turnaround.
      24. Journeyman driver J.J. Yeley partners with Spire for Talladega Truck race.
      25. NASCAR asks court to oversee settlement talks with 23XI, Front Row.
      26. Tad Geschickter doesn’t see himself entering team ownership again.
      27. Nick Percat to retire after 2025 Supercars season.
      28. Lewis Hamilton teases Fernando Alonso on Instagram after Singapore radio rant.
      29. NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust suit as Michael Jordan’s 23XI Racing pushes back.
      30. Hollywood Superstar Glen Powell named Grand Marshal for South Point 400.
      31. Ipswich set sights on title after first-leg win.
      32. NASCAR asks court to order settlement conference UPDATE.
      33. Charlotte Road Course TV Ratings.
      34. Why Carson Kvapil may only race part-time in 2026.
      35. Harry Gant Goes from Homebuilder to NASCAR Hall of Famer.
      36. Charlotte Roval penalties: Joe Gibbs Racing’s No. 54 Xfinity team fined.
      37. Sainz: F1 race broadcasts too focused on celebs.
      38. NASCAR seeks new mediator in antitrust lawsuit.
      39. How Supercars Finals avoided NASCAR’s problem.
      40. F1 accused of televising drivers’ girlfriends over race action.
      41. Harrison Burton not returning to AM Racing in 2026.
      42. Judge orders settlement conference between NASCAR, teams.
      43. Tyler Reif set for NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series debut with Niece Motorsports at Phoenix Raceway.
      44. Thierry Neuville insists 2025 WRC Hyundai has “more potential” despite struggles.
      45. NASCAR to meet with teams about race manipulation.
      46. Judge orders NASCAR and 23XI, FRM to mediate in his court.
      47. Why FIA president Mohammed Ben Sulayem looks set to win re-election unopposed.
      48. NASCAR Whelen Modified Tour event at Thompson moved to Saturday evening due to forecasted rain.
      49. Why NASCAR didn’t issue race or playoff manipulation penalties after the Roval.
      50. Harrison Burton not returning to AM Racing in 2026.
      51. Formula E advances ‘could bring ultra-fast charging in five years’.
      52. Riley Motorsports Switches To GTD In 2026.
      53. Teams to run 750hp engines at road courses and tracks shorter than 1.5 miles in 2026.
      54. NASCAR and teams to meet in court to try to resolve yearlong feud over charter system.
      55. NASCAR hints at playoff changes, open to moving away from some spec parts.
      56. NASCAR warned two Xfinity teams about discussing points on the radio at Charlotte Roval.
      57. NASCAR boosting Cup Series horsepower to 750 at select events in 2026, including Bristol’s Food City 500, Bass Pro Shops Night Race.
      58. Valtteri Bottas reveals talks between Cadillac and Mercedes F1 teams ahead of 2026.
      59. Let’s Go Bananas! Inside Viking Motorsports Bringing Banana Ball to NASCAR.
      60. Kalle Rovanpera to leave WRC for Super Formula in 2026.
      61. Carlos Sainz slams TV focus on “celebrities and girlfriends”, F1 responds.
      62. One race at a time: With a championship in sight, Austin Beers is focused on Thompson Speedway.
      63. George Russell predicted to be fighting for multi-year Mercedes contract as leverage grows.
      64. Holly Cain named grand marshal for Xfinity race at Las Vegas.
      65. F1 announces four-part series with popular YouTube star targeting younger fans.
      66. Jerry Caldwell, Daniel Dye, Wayne Auton named 2025 Comcast Community Champion of the Year Finalists.
      67. Sad News – Sheila Elliott.
      68. McLaren urged to back Oscar Piastri for drivers’ title in stark warning from Guenther Steiner.
      69. Johann Zarco held “open discussions” with Honda over struggles with new MotoGP bike.
      70. Bret Holmes joins TRICON for Talladega race.
      71. Pirelli plans C6 tyre changes for 2026 after Max Verstappen’s strong F1 criticism.
      72. Team KMS opens Extreme H Saudi weekend with Time Trial win.
      73. Michelin and IMSA extend supply agreement through 2035.
      74. IMSA reveals full 2026 WeatherTech Championship entry.
      75. Schumacher readies for first IndyCar test with RLL.
      76. IMSA Holds State of the Sport Address; Reveals 2026 WeatherTech Lineup.
      77. Tyler Reif Leaving SPS After 2025.
      78. Multiple honorary race officials to be celebrated at South Point 400 NASCAR Cup Series Playoff Race.
      79. Petronas CEO issues apology after Singapore GP champagne celebrations.
      80. Oscar Tunjo Wins Road Atlanta VP Challenge Race No. 1.
      81. Doonan bullish on long-term future for IMSA/ACO alliance.
      82. F1 Academy driver Aiva Anagnostiadis shares injury update: “Literally taking my first steps again”.
      83. NIKI Awards 2025: Toto Wolff honoured as Gerhard Berger and Helmut Marko also recognised.
      84. Moisey Uretsky Claims 1st Career Pilot Challenge Pole.
      85. Catalano, Porto seal titles in VP Racing Challenge Race 1.
      86. Still exiled NASCAR star wins short track championship.
      87. Supercars Bathurst 1000: Brodie Kostecki tops qualifying as Will Brown misses out.
      88. Toyota’s new Supercars challenger breaks cover at Bathurst 1000.
      89. Ipswich Witches celebrate first title for 27 years.
      90. Christian Horner’s ‘clear’ conditions for return to F1 next year revealed.
      91. Alex Palou blames McLaren in court over F1 deal, Zak Brown denies misleading him.
      92. Ducati announces injured Marc Marquez’s stand-in for Australian GP.
      93. World rally champion eyes F1 seat with surprise switch to Japanese series.
      94. Ott Tanak reverts to older-spec Hyundai for WRC’s return to asphalt.
      95. James Vowles reveals hardware fault behind Alex Albon’s Singapore GP fire.
      96. Felipe Drugovich reacts to F1 snub after joining Formula E: ‘I know my worth’.
      97. Manthey makes new allegations against BMW: suspicion of “magic mapping”.
      98. Valentino Catalano Wins VP Challenge Finale.
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      100. IMSA drivers ponder just how hard good racing should be.
      101. Lewis Hamilton’s Singapore GP penalty questioned: “Gained more than five seconds”.
      102. Power to make sportscar debut at Indianapolis 8 Hour.
      103. George Russell urged to give Mercedes ultimatum as Alpine opportunity considered.
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      105. DeLong scores first MX-5 win as Fletcher is crowned champion.
      106. Team STARD wins Head-to-Head Extreme H competition in Saudi Arabia.
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      110. Blomqvist soars to Petit Le Mans pole for Acura.
      111. Announcement of Apple’s US F1 rights confirmation tipped for United States GP.
      112. McLaren, Cupra double up as RS1, BHA take MPC titles at Road Atlanta.
      113. IMSA title fights head down to the wire for Petit Le Mans finale.
      114. Andrea Kimi Antonelli reveals Mercedes “kick in the butt” meeting after Italian GP.
      115. Trevor Huddleston Starting 1st in ARCA West Race at LVMS Bullring.
      116. Jenson Button targets new challenge outside of racing career: “Could be rather embarrassing”.
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      118. 23XI, Front Row respond to NASCAR summary judgement motion.
      119. Trevor Huddleston Wins ARCA West Race in Las Vegas.
      120. Super Formula Fuji: Sacha Fenestraz awarded victory in washed-out race.
      121. Supercars Bathurst 1000: Kostecki leads Ford dominance in Top 10 Shoot Out.
      122. Cadillac eases concerns over F1 car loan: ‘We’re testing a team, not a car’.
      123. The F1 record Lewis Hamilton just snatched away from Michael Schumacher.
      124. Sad News – Mike Greenwell.
      125. Congrats to Ryan & Heather Preece.
      126. Guenther Steiner shares hilarious response to Christian Horner Haas F1 links: “Good luck!”.
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      128. NHL team introduces “F1” movie helmet as producer gains rights for underdog revival.
      129. Kostecki wins third straight Bathurst 1000 pole.
      130. Valtteri Bottas speaks out on Lewis Hamilton’s Ferrari issues: “It’s not easy”.
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      132. Porsche’s Andlauer to miss Petit Le Mans.
      133. Jamie Chadwick pours cold water on Alex Dunne Red Bull F1 links after McLaren exit.
      134. Kerry Condon on tense Brad Pitt “F1” movie face-off scene as take count rose.
      135. Justin Allgaier Earns Xfinity Series Pole at Las Vegas.
      136. No. 6 Porsche leads points and the field as Petit crosses halfway.
      137. The surprising gesture from Fernando Alonso that almost got his McLaren colleagues fired.
      138. Hamlin’s controversial move: Did he make the right call in NASCAR playoffs?
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      140. Saturday Las Vegas Notebook; Denny Hamlin wins pole.
      141. Carroll grabs first Trans Am win of 2025 at Thunderhill; Sutherland extends TA Cup points lead.
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      143. NASCAR Cup drivers debate race and playoff manipulation in Round of 8.
      144. Noah Gragson criticizes NASCAR 25 driver ratings, saying “they did a bad job”.
      145. Whelen Cadillac takes command as darkness descends upon Petit Le Mans.
      146. Cup Series drivers cautiously optimistic about horsepower increase.
      147. Hansen, Taylor win inaugural FIA Extreme H World Cup in Saudi Arabia.
      148. Dale Earnhardt Jr. Has Run Out of Solutions for NASCAR Charter Issue: ‘I Am Tired of This’.

Next Race: Talladega

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