Aric Almirola Wins National Debt Relief 250

Aric Almirola triumphed at Martinsville Speedway, winning the National Debt Relief 250 and securing a spot for Joe Gibbs Racing's No. 20 car in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4. Almirola led 150 laps, finishing 0.587 seconds ahead of runner-up Sammy Smith, who needed a win to qualify for the championship but fell short. The race eliminated playoff drivers Chandler Smith and Jesse Love, with Chandler's frustrations boiling over into a post-race altercation where he threw a punch at Cole Custer. Custer and Justin Allgaier also qualified for the Championship 4 based on their points finishes of fourth and fifth, respectively. The upcoming championship race at Phoenix will feature Almirola's part-time schedule alongside champions A.J. Allmendinger and Austin Hill. The intense competition and drama at Martinsville highlighted the stakes as drivers vie for the series title.