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Justin Allgaier is angry after NASCAR Xfinity suffers major crash

Justin Allgaier could hardly contain his frustration after a serious accident during the NASCAR Xfinity Series event. The accident, which occurred because Brennan Poole's No. 44 vehicle leaked fluid onto the track, affected not only Allgaier's race, but also Aric Almirola's race, both of whom collided with the track wall.

Allgaier, who drives for JR Motorsports in the No. 7 Chevrolet, has been a long-time fixture in the Xfinity Series and has an impressive resume. His 25 career wins make him one of the series' legends, surpassing the likes of Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Tommy Houston.

Having to switch to a backup car, Allgaier is now out of qualifying, meaning his championship hopes depend on a miracle performance in the final race at Phoenix Raceway.

Aric Almirola is also in a difficult situation after the crash. Although his run in the Xfinity Series has been strong with two playoff wins, this makes the weekend difficult for the driver. Almirola, best known for his performances in the NASCAR Cup Series driving the No. 10 Ford for Stewart-Haas Racing, is now under increased pressure to deliver one of his career-best performances to maintain his team's championship ambitions.

Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, reacts to an incident on the track during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 8, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. Justin Allgaier was…


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Brandon Jones, another driver caught in the fray, is not part of Championship 4, but the accident has made an already difficult season for him at Joe Gibbs Racing even worse. With severe damage to his car, Jones' unfortunate story continues.

Meanwhile, the upheaval represents an opportunity for drivers like Austin Hill, Cole Custer and AJ Allmendinger. With Almirola and Allgaier facing these challenges, the path to success may have smoothed somewhat. Hill, who is fighting for the drivers' championship with Richard Childress Racing, and Allmendinger, who drives for Kaulig Racing, are one step closer to a possible playoff victory. Cole Custer in particular is focused on the Drivers' Championship without the pressure of the Owners' Championship.

Before the crash, Justin Allgaier was leading his championship colleagues, and Jesse Love also showed an outstanding training performance. As qualifying approaches, a rivalry between Cole Custer and AJ Allmendinger ensues, setting the stage for an exciting and unpredictable finale.

2024 Xfinity Series Rankings

  1. Austin Hill
  2. Cole Custer
  3. Justin Allgaier
  4. AJ Allmendinger
  5. Chandler Smith
  6. Sheldon Creed
  7. Jesse Love
  8. Riley Autumn
  9. Sam Mayer
  10. Parker Kligerman
  11. Sammy Smith
  12. Shane Van Gisbergen
  13. Ryan Victory
  14. Brandon Jones
  15. Anthony Alfredo
  16. Brennan Poole
  17. Aric Almirola
  18. Josh Williams
  19. Jeb Burton
  20. Parker Retzlaff
  21. Jeremy Clements
  22. Leland Honeyman
  23. Ryan Ellis
  24. Kyle Victory
  25. Kyle Weatherman
  26. Matt DiBenedetto
  27. Blaine Perkins
  28. Ryan Truex
  29. Josh Bilicki
  30. Carson Kvapil
  31. Garrett Smithley
  32. Hailie Deegan
  33. Austin Green
  34. Patrick Emerling
  35. Joey Gases
  36. David Starr
  37. Connor Zilisch
  38. Joe Graf Jr.
  39. JJ Yeley
  40. BJ McLeod
  41. Jordan Anderson
  42. Ed Jones
  43. Alex Labbe
  44. Logan Bearden
  45. Nick Leitz
  46. Myatt Snider
  47. Wise Karam
  48. Dylan Lupton
  49. Brad Perez
  50. CJ McLaughlin
  51. Preston Pardus
  52. Caesar Bacarella
  53. Bubba Pollard
  54. Dale Earnhardt Jr.
  55. Greg Van Alst
  56. Nathan Byrd
  57. Natalie Decker
  58. Chad Finchum
  59. Carson Ware
  60. Justin Bonsignore
  61. Patrick Gallagher
  62. Tommy Joe Martins
  63. Thomas Annunziata
  64. Conor Daly
  65. RC Enerson
  66. Dexter Bean
  67. Daniil Kvyat
  68. Andre Castro
  69. Ryan Vargas
  70. Glen Reen
  71. Boris said
  72. Mike Skeen
  73. Armani Williams
  74. Morning Baird
  75. Timothy Viens
  76. Alon day
  77. Gus Dean
  78. John H. Nemechek
  79. Christopher Bell
  80. Kyle Larson
  81. Chase Elliott
  82. Ty Gibbs
  83. Corey Heim
  84. Taylor Grey
  85. William Byron
  86. Noah Gragson
  87. Ross Chastain
  88. Connor Mosack
  89. Kyle Busch
  90. Daniel Dye
  91. Joey Logano
  92. Jeffrey Earnhardt
  93. Alex Bowman
  94. Mason Massey
  95. Outlaw Alan
  96. Tyler Reddick
  97. Mason Maggio
  98. Brett Moffitt
  99. Dean Thompson
  100. Dawson Cram
  101. Kaden Honeycutt
  102. William Sawalich
  103. Daniel Suarez
  104. Josh Berry
  105. Frankie Muniz
  106. Stephen Parsons
  107. Akinori Ogata
  108. Stephen Mallozzi
  109. Ty Dillon

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