Brandon Jones Wins NASCAR Xfinity at Darlington

Brandon Jones, a driver for Joe Gibbs Racing, ended a 98-race winless streak by winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Darlington Raceway. The victory, his sixth in the series and second at Darlington, was achieved by overtaking competition in the final laps and holding off 2020 NASCAR Cup Series champion Chase Elliott. Jones' win follows a three-year drought since his last victory at Martinsville in 2022, and he sees it as a significant confidence boost and a rebuttal to critics. The race, known for its difficulty, saw strategic tire usage and competitive challenges from other racers, including aggressive maneuvers by Ross Chastain and Elliott. Jones highlighted the importance of his crew chief, Sam McCauley, in achieving this win, emphasizing the team's perseverance and strategy.