All articles tagged with #justin allgaier
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NASCAR.com
Justin Allgaier and Parker Kligerman, who have a history of rivalry and shared past at Team Penske, teamed up at Daytona to help JR Motorsports secure a 1-2-3 finish, with Kligerman playing a key role in the victory and both drivers reflecting on their improved relationship and mutual respect.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by NASCAR.com
Justin Allgaier dominated the Tennessee Lottery 250 at Nashville Superspeedway, winning his third Xfinity Series race of 2025 by holding off rookie Connor Zilisch, and extending his points lead. Allgaier led 101 of 188 laps, swept both stages, and celebrated with a win that was confirmed after post-race inspections, marking a significant achievement in his season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NBC Sports
Justin Allgaier won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, bringing tears of joy to his 11-year-old daughter Harper, who had previously only experienced disappointment in the title race. The victory was a family affair, with Allgaier's helmet designed by Harper and featuring a message from her and her younger sister Willow. Despite setbacks during the race, Allgaier's perseverance paid off, allowing him to celebrate the emotional win with his family.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by NASCAR
Justin Allgaier clinched his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship after 471 races and 14 full-time seasons, winning the finale at Phoenix. The 38-year-old driver for JR Motorsports overcame past challenges and inconsistent results to triumph over fellow Championship 4 contenders. Allgaier, who has been with JR Motorsports since 2016, expressed gratitude to his team and supporters, and looks forward to defending his title next season.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The New York Times
The 108th Indianapolis 500 was delayed by four hours due to stormy weather, causing NASCAR star Kyle Larson to miss the start of the Coca-Cola 600 at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Justin Allgaier started in Larson's place, with plans for Larson to take over if he arrived in time.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Motorsport.com
Kyle Larson will compete in the Indy 500, causing him to miss the start of the Coke 600. Rain delays forced him to choose between the two races. Larson, who is leading the NASCAR regular season championship, will need a waiver to remain playoff-eligible. Justin Allgaier will start the Coke 600 in Larson's place, beginning from the rear of the field. Larson qualified fifth for the Indy 500 and aims to become the fifth driver to complete the 1,100-mile 'Double.'
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Dale Earnhardt Jr's return to NASCAR racing was eventful as he battled his way to the front, leading laps and contending for a top-five finish. However, his race ended prematurely when his car caught fire, forcing him to pull off the track. Despite the disappointment, his team, JR Motorsports, went on to win the race with Justin Allgaier behind the wheel. Earnhardt expressed his enjoyment of the race and looks forward to his next start at Homestead-Miami Speedway.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Motorsport.com
Justin Allgaier overcame a pass-through penalty and a lap down to win the Daytona Xfinity race in a thrilling photo finish, clipping Sheldon Creed by 0.005 seconds. Allgaier's victory marked his second win of the 2023 season and his first-ever on a superspeedway. Daniel Hemric finished third, Parker Kligerman fourth, and Cole Custer rounded out the top five. The race saw multiple wrecks and overtime restarts, adding to the excitement of the event.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NASCAR on NBC Sports
Justin Allgaier won the pole for Saturday's Xfinity Series race at Charlotte Motor Speedway, with John Hunter Nemechek starting second and Ty Gibbs third. Meanwhile, Ben Rhodes won his first Craftsman Truck race of the season at the same venue, giving Ford its first Truck win at Charlotte and earning a $50,000 bonus for winning the Triple Truck Challenge race.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by NASCAR on NBC Sports
Alex Bowman will start on the pole at Richmond Raceway for Sunday's NASCAR Cup race, with Kyle Busch starting second and William Byron in third. Meanwhile, Daniel Suarez has been fined $50,000 for hitting another vehicle on pit road after last weekend's race and has called for NASCAR to make adjustments with restarts on road courses. In the Xfinity Series, Justin Allgaier will start on the pole for Saturday's race at Richmond Raceway after qualifying was rained out.