Cole Custer Wins Xfinity Series Championship at Bristol

Cole Custer clinched the NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season championship with a victory at the Food City 300 at Bristol Motor Speedway, marking his second win of the season. After overcoming an early tire issue and a brush with the wall, Custer dominated the race, leading a race-high 104 laps and finishing 0.896 seconds ahead of Sheldon Creed, who remains winless despite his 13 runner-up finishes. Justin Allgaier, Custer's main rival for the championship, faced a series of mishaps that ultimately cost him the title by just three points. Custer expressed relief and excitement for the upcoming playoffs, emphasizing the importance of this win for his confidence. The race also secured playoff spots for Sammy Smith and Parker Kligerman, with notable performances from Chandler Smith and Jesse Love. Dale Earnhardt Jr. encountered communication issues during what may be his final national series race until 2026.