The race at Martinsville concluded with a caution in the Xfinity series. AJ Allmendinger and Austin Hill emerged victorious in last night’s Xfinity Series race at Martinsville ahead of their competitors in overtime. Allmendinger’s win came after a NASCAR yellow flag was raised on the final lap due to a crash involving pole-sitter Brandon Jones. However, it was not the most significant wreck caused by the JRM racer. At the start of stage-2, a massive pile-up occurred at turn one, involving the race’s top contenders.
The chain reaction, triggered by a missed shift by one of the drivers, resulted in 14 cars colliding with each other. This unfortunate incident led to the elimination of five drivers, including Austin Hill, A.J. Allmendinger, Corey Heim, and more. The retirement of these beloved drivers caused a stir in the Xfinity series garages and sparked backlash against Jones.
The repercussions of the No.9 driver’s misjudgment were felt throughout the field. Fortunately, most drivers were able to return to their garages and rejoin the race after the caution period ended. Despite this setback, the race continued to captivate fans with multiple cautions and a field of 31 drivers crossing the finish line.
Aric Almirola celebrated his first victory of the season and was elated with his achievement. However, this win did not come easily for the 40-year-old, who had recently transitioned from the Cup series to the Xfinity series, concluding his time with SHR. Almirola had previously enjoyed success as a part of the Cup Series array of drivers. However, his campaign there came to an end after finishing outside the top-10 in last year’s championship race. As a result, the No.19 driver made the decision to move to the Xfinity Series for the remainder of his racing career in the NASCAR ladder.
Despite the challenges of adapting to different car styles, Almirola quickly found success in the Xfinity series, securing victory at Martinsville. He now aims to secure his place in the playoffs and establish himself as a title contender in the series.