AJ Allmendinger Wins NASCAR Xfinity Race in Las Vegas

AJ Allmendinger secured his first win of the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series season at the Ambetter Health 302 in Las Vegas, edging out Ryan Sieg by just 0.156 seconds. This victory not only marked Allmendinger's 18th career win but also guaranteed him a spot in the Championship 4 for the second time. Despite leading much of the race, Allmendinger faced fierce competition from Sieg, who was seeking his first career victory after 364 starts. Justin Allgaier finished third, followed by Chandler Smith and Parker Kligerman to round out the top five. Allmendinger's win came as a relief after a season filled with frustrations, and he expressed excitement about the upcoming championship race in Phoenix. With three spots still open for the championship, contenders like Allgaier, Cole Custer, and Chandler Smith are in the mix as the series heads to Homestead-Miami Speedway next.