Last year, the BJ McLeod Motorsports team expanded to the Xfinity Series arena. Now, the outfit is expected to continue operations in the 2022 Xfinity season. As per a recent announcement, the team is recruiting a part-time driver, Stefan Parsons, on a full-time basis. Over the course of his 2021 campaign, the 23-year-old has competed in nine Xfinity races for BJ McLeod. It is also worth mentioning that his best finish came in 13th place. That fine result came during the season-opening race at the Daytona International Speedway. In terms of sponsorship, Parsons will link up with Sokal Digital and Advertising and Springrates Automotive Suspension Source. BJ Mcleod Motorsports has signed Andy Lally [https://www.staging.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1249435496.jpg]HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – JUNE 13: BJ McLeod, driver of the #6 KSDT CPA Chevrolet, waits on the grid prior to the NASCAR Xfinity Series Hooters 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 13, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) “I’m extremely grateful to have the opportunity to drive for B.J. McLeod Motorsports again next year, and full-time,” said [https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2021/09/21/stefan-parsons-to-run-full-xfinity-schedule-in-2022/] Parsons who has made 24 career Xfinity Series starts, in a statement from the team. “We have built a ton of momentum over the last few years working together as a team and there’s a really good foundation for a strong season next year off that alone.” BJ MCLEOD IS THRILLED TO HAVE PARSONS JOINING THE TEAM Team owner and founder, BJ McLeod has informed fans that he is happy to see how much effort Parson has put in. Owing to that, his performances have earned him a full-time opportunity with the BJMM outfit. It is also worth mentioning that Stefan Parsons’ career-best finish is 12th place, which he achieved in 2019. Incidentally, it happened to be his first career race in the NASCAR Xfinity Series and it came at Daytona. Aside from that, he also has five NASCAR Truck Series race starts under his belt. Over there, his best finish was 17th place at the Bristol Motor Speedway, his maiden race as well. Now it appears that the 2022 Xfinity Series season will be his maiden full-time season. READ MORE: BJ McLeod Motorsports Announces Driver for Full-time Ride in No. 5 Car in NASCAR Xfinity Series [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-bj-mcleod-motorsports-announces-driver-for-full-time-ride-in-no-5-car-in-nascar-xfinity-series/] 

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<h1 style="text-align: center"><b>NASCAR Xfinity Series: Origin, Teams and More</b></h1>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the NASCAR Xfinity Series?</strong></h2>
NASCAR's Xfinity Series needs no introduction. Touted as the second-tier division of the stock car racing organization, the tourney has been a long-time contributor to thrilling races. The minor league of NASCAR, the Xfinity Series is considered a stage for young drivers to venture up to the association's high-level hustling, the Cup Series. The Xfinity Series races are held as a feeder race on the day preceding a Cup Series occasion planned for the end of that week.

Currently, the series hosts races at the same locations as the NASCAR Cup Series which include Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks, and Road Courses.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Origin</strong></h2>
The Series' inaugural session took place in 1982 when long-time NASCAR sponsor Anheuser-Busch decided to back a newly reformed late-model sportsman series with its Budweiser brand. The first-ever race in the division was held at the Daytona International Speedway, and the iconic legend Dale Earnhardt was the race winner.

As to when the series actually emerged, we will have to go back to 1950 when the NASCAR's Sportsman Division, the fourth series after the Modified, Roadster and Strictly Stock division, was formed as the organization's short track race division.

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<h2 style="text-align: center"><span style="font-weight: 400"><strong>Why is it named Xfinity Series?</strong> </span></h2>
Today, what is known as the NASCAR Xfinity Series has had quite a few name changes over the decades. After its official debut in 1982 with Budweiser as a partner, in 1984, the series moved to being sponsored by Anheuser-Busch's Busch Beer brand instead. It is then that it came to be known as the Busch Grand National Series. However, the brewing company dropped the sponsorship in 2007 until subsequently, in 2008, insurance and financial services company Nationwide Insurance took the vacant spot and renamed the tourney the 'Nationwide Series'.
<p style="text-align: left">After the end of the insurance company's 7-year contract, in 2014, Comcast announced that it was going to serve as a sponsor for the series through its cable television and internet brand Xfinity, renaming it the <b>Xfinity Series.</b></p>

<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>What is the format of the Xfinity Series?</strong></h2>
The Playoff format was introduced in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2016. While it is similar to that of the Cup Series, the second-tier division uses a three-round playoff format instead of four, with 12 drivers in contention. At the end of the first two rounds, four drivers with the lowest season points of the 12 (and then 8) drivers, are eliminated. In the 2024 Xfinity Series season, there are a total of 33 races, consisting of seven playoff races and 26 regular season races.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Teams</strong></h2>
Reportedly, more than 35 drivers participate in the NASCAR Xfinity Series every year, with three OEMs (Original Equipment Manufacturer), namely, Toyota, Ford and Chevrolet.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Venue</strong></h2>
The first-ever championship race back in the Xfinity Series inaugural season in 1982 was held at the Martinsville Speedway on October 31. The speedway is a short track and is 0.526-mile in length. Currently, the Xfinity Series championship race is held at Phoenix Raceway at Avondale, Arizona. In 2024, it is scheduled to take place on November 9.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship</strong></h2>
1982 was a good year for NASCAR driver Jack Ingram. Nicknamed 'The Iron Man', Ingram was the first-ever championship title holder in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, then called the <b>Budweiser Late Model Sportsman Series. </b>As for the defending champion, Stewart-Haas Racing's Cole Custer clinched the championship in 2023, beating JR Motorsports' Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer.

There are several drivers who have shown their dominance in the Xfinity Series. However, unlike the Cup Series where icons like Richard Petty, Dale Earnhardt and Jimmie Johnson left others behind with seven championship wins each, NASCAR's second-division has had a more even field when it comes to title wins. Drivers like Tyler Reddick, Ricky Stenhouse Jr, Kevin Harvick, Martin Truex Jr, Dale Earnhardt Jr, Randy LaJoie, Larry Pearson, Jack Ingram and Sam Ard have each won two championships each, with the latest two-time champion being Tyler Reddick, in 2018 and 2019.

However, when it comes to Xfinity Series race wins, the balance is clearly tipped toward one side. With a staggering 102 race wins (with the latest victory coming at Atlanta in February, 2024) Kyle Busch sits atop leaving behind Mark Martin at 49 and Kevin Harvick at 47.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series Track Types</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Xfinity Series organizes its races on four different types of tracks, namely, Intermediate tracks, Superspeedways, Short Tracks and Road Courses.

When it comes to Intermediate tracks, it simply means <em>"any track greater than one mile in length, with the exception of both Daytona and Talladega" </em>according to the official NASCAR website and currently the Cup Series drivers compete on the following Intermediate tracks/Speedways :
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Atlanta Motor Speedway (1.540-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Charlotte Motor Speedway (1.500-mile Quad-Oval, including a 2.280 miles Road Course)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Darlington Raceway (1.366-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Dover Motor Speedway (1.000-mile, Concrete Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Homestead-Miami Speedway (1.500-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Kansas Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Las Vegas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Michigan International Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Nashville Superspeedway (1.333-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">New Hampshire Motor Speedway (1.058-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Phoenix Raceway (1.000-mile, Dogleg Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Texas Motor Speedway (1.500-mile, Quad-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">World Wide Technology Raceway (1.250-mile, Egg-Shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
On the other hand, Superspeedways ae oval road courses of two miles or longer. Currently, the NASCAR Cup Series has the following Superspeedways:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Auto Club Speedway (2.000-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Chicagoland Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Daytona International Speedway (2.500-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Kentucky Speedway (1.500-mile, D-Shaped Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Pocono Raceway (2.500-mile, Triangular Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Talladega Superspeedway (2.660-mile, Tri-Oval)</li>
</ul>
The short tracks (less than 1 mile in length) that are part of NASCAR are:
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Bristol Motor Speedway (0.533-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Eldora Speedway (0.500-mile, Oval; Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Iowa Speedway (0.875-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Knoxville Raceway (0.500-mile, Oval</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Lucas Oil Indianapolis Raceway Park (0.686-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Martinsville Speedway (0.526-mile, Paperclip Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Milwaukee Mile Speedway (1.015-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">North Wilkesboro Speedway (0.625-mile, Oval)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Richmond Raceway (0.750-mile, D-shaped Oval)</li>
</ul>
As for Road Courses, NASCAR makes use of the following race tracks:
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 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Canadian Tire Motorsport Park (2.459-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Chicago Street Race (2.14 miles)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Circuit of the Americas (3.426-mile)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">DAYTONA Road Course (4.170-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course (2.400-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Portland International Raceway (1.967-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Road America(4.048-mile, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Sebring Raceway (3.741 mi, Currently not in use)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Sonoma Raceway (1.99-mile)</li>
 	<li class="jsx-1942bf53bf64336">Watkins Glen International (2.45-mile)</li>
</ul>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Cars</strong></h2>
Just like the NASCAR Cup Series, the organization's second division has also seen many changes when it comes to its racing vehicles. Among them was the Gen 4 car, that made its debut in the division in 1992 and stayed for almost two decades, till 2010. The Gen 4 car was evidently different from all the other cars used as the model removed all "stock" aspects from stock car racing and made it aerodynamically sensitive.

As per reports, the <em>"Generation 4 cars feature highly modified bodies with teams spending hours in the wind tunnel to gain aerodynamics.<sup id="cite_ref-:1_3-0" class="reference"><a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Generation_4_(NASCAR)#cite_note-:1-3">[3]</a></sup> The bumpers, nose and tail are composed of molded fiberglass based on production counterparts".</em>

Another notable model was the 'Car of Tomorrow' that ran in the Xfinity Series since 2010-full time. This model flaunts prominent front splitters under the bumpers and larger rear wings. Apart from that, according to NASCAR, the car also has <em>"significant safety advancements and a return to symmetrical bodies". </em><em> </em>
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How are Cup Series cars different from Xfinity Series cars?</strong></h2>
Just like the two divisions are distinctly different, even the vehicles used differ in various aspects. Unlike the Cup Series that currently uses the 'Next Gen' car, the Xfinity Series car uses a vehicle that five lug nuts holding the wheels in place, as opposed to the Cup Series car that uses wider tires with a single lug nut. Apart from that, the Cup Series cars have a power output of 670 hp as compared to the Xfinity's 650 hp.

When it comes to the gearbox, the Next Gen cars have a 5-speed sequential shifter in use, whereas Xfinity vehicles have a traditional H-Pattern 4-speed shifter.
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<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>How is the Xfinity Series different from the Cup Series?</strong></h2>
The NASCAR Cup and Xfinity Series don't just differ in their names but also the way they operate among several other things. While NASCAR's top divisions has 39 races in a season. the Xfinity season has 33. As for the vehicles used for racing purposes, Xfinity uses the Chevrolet Camaro while the Cup Series makes use of the Chevrolet Chevrolet Camaro ZL1. Toyota also has two different models for the Cup and Xfinity with the Camry and Supra respectively. Ford also manufactures two different types of Mustangs for the two series.

The two divisions also have a significant difference when it comes to the prize money. If we look at the 2024 Talladega Superspeedway race that took place on April 21, 2024, the Xfinity race had race winning prize of <b> $1,479,274</b>, while the Cup Series winning driver was slated to receive <b>$8,234,125. </b>

Similarly, the 2023 Cup series champion purse was reportedly a hefty amont of <b>$11,143,232. </b>As for the Xfinity Series champion purse, while no official figures have surfaced, it has been deemed to less than that of the Cup Series prize pool.
<h2 style="text-align: center"><strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series Outside the United States of America</strong></h2>
As an organization, NASCAR has always pushed towards globalization by hosting its races in different places around the world. One such effort came in 2005 when the Xfinity Series (then called the Busch Series) hosted their first-ever Mexico City race. And like the true champion that Martin Truex Jr was, he grabbed the race win expertly.

And just two years later, retired Cup Series veteran Kevin Harvick claimed another overseas win when the Busch Series went to Canada. The driver even beat hometown star Patrick Carpentier to claim the series' first-ever race in the country
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[caption id="attachment_453535" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-453535" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-843916484.jpg" alt="NASCAR-B. J. McLeod" width="1920" height="1280" /> BROOKLYN, MI - AUGUST 12: B.J. McLeod (63), driver of the unsponsored Chevrolet, greets fans during the pre-race ceremonies of the Camping World Truck Series LTi Printing 200 race on August 12, 2017 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>B. J. McLeod: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
B. J. McLeod is a professional NASCAR racer. Following that, he competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. However, he races at the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Further, he owns a team in the N. J. McLeod Motorsports and the Live Fast Motorsports too.
<h3>B. J. McLeod: Stats and Championship</h3>
McLeod started his on-track career with go-karting and super late model driving in the Southeast. Further. in 2000, he participated in the Pro Cup races, The Hickory Motor Speedway, and USA International Speedway. In 2001, he further competed at Fairgrounds Speedway for Herzog Motorsports in American Speed Association.

At NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, he competed for 10 years in 39 races. However, he claimed no victories, pole positions, or top ten finishes.

AT NASCAR Xfinity Series, he competed in 156 races over a span of 6 years. However, he earned no trophies, poles, or top ten finishes.

At the NASCAR Cup Series, he competed in 57 races so far. In the course of 5 years, he amasses no triumphs. Further, he has scored no pole position or top ten positions.
<h3>B. J. McLeod: 2021 Net Worth</h3>
According to internet <a href="https://cdmsports.shgn.com/salaries/fantasycup-circuit1">sources</a>, his salary accounts for $300,000. Further, his Net Worth, as <a href="https://www.thesquander.com/b-j-mcleod-net-worth-2018-what-nascar-driver-worth-1226691007">calculated</a> in 2018, is $600,000.
<h3>B. J. McLeod: Personal Life</h3>
The American was born on November 17, 1983.? Born in Wauchula, Florida, he went to Highlands County Christian School. He stepped foot into motorsports at the tender age of three, in ATV racing.

He balanced his education and building cars at his shop very strategically, since his boyhood days.

McLeod tied the knots with Jessica McLeod. Subsequently, she plays a major role in owning the team too. She is the co-owner of the B. J. McLeod Motorsports. Further, she qualifies as a great figure competitor. She is an extreme health and fitness enthusiast.
<h3>B. J. McLeod: Charity and Foundations</h3>
Apart from racing, McLeod is active in the arena of philanthropy too. He has tie-ups with various charities and foundations.

He has a partnership with <a href="https://pressreleasejet.com/news/tattered-flag-project-partners-with-bj-mcleod-motorsports-nascar-xfinity-series-team-for-3-races-in-the-2017-race-season/2637941/www.tatteredflagproject.com">The Tattered Flag Project Inc</a>, which helps in resolving issues related to the veterans and first responder community.? Further, he plays a prominent part in the <a href="https://e.givesmart.com/events/io3/i/_All/bmjq/?search=">Speedway Children's Charity</a>.
<h3>How to contact B. J. McLeod?</h3>
The American stock car racing driver is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on <a href="https://instagram.com/bjmcleodmotorsports?igshid=1bmbi5pwdtqlb">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://mobile.twitter.com/TeamBJMcLeod">Twitter</a>. Further, he has his official <a href="https://bjmcleodmotorsports.com/">website</a>.
<h3>B. J. McLeod: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="170">AGE</td>
<td width="170">November 17, 1983</td>
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<td width="170">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="170">37</td>
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<td width="170">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="170">American</td>
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<td width="170">ETHNICITY</td>
<td width="170">White</td>
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<td width="170">RESIDENCE</td>
<td width="170">Florida, US</td>
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<td width="170">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="170">Married</td>
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<td width="170">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="170">Jessica McLeod</td>
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B. J. McLeod

BROOKLYN, MI &#8211; AUGUST 12: B.J. McLeod (63), driver of the unsponsored Chevrolet, greets fans during the pre-race ceremonies of the Camping World Truck Series LTi Printing 200 race on August 12, 2017 at Michigan International Speedway in Brooklyn, Michigan. (Photo by Scott W. Grau/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images) B. J. McLeod: 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements B. J. McLeod is a professional NASCAR racer. Following that, he competes full-time in the NASCAR Cup Series. However, he races at the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Further, he owns a team in the N. J. McLeod Motorsports and the Live Fast Motorsports too. B. J. McLeod: Stats and Championship McLeod started his on-track career with go-karting and super late model driving in the Southeast. Further. in 2000, he participated in the Pro Cup races, The Hickory Motor Speedway, and USA International Speedway. In 2001, he further competed at Fairgrounds Speedway for Herzog Motorsports in American Speed Association. At NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, he competed for 10 years in 39 races. However, he claimed no victories, pole positions, or top ten finishes. AT NASCAR Xfinity Series, he competed in 156 races over a span of 6 years. However, he earned no trophies, poles, or top ten finishes. At the NASCAR Cup Series, he competed in 57 races so far. In the course of 5 years, he amasses no triumphs. Further, he has scored no pole position or top ten positions. B. J. McLeod: 2021 Net Worth According to internet sources, his salary accounts for $300,000. Further, his Net Worth, as calculated in 2018, is $600,000. B. J. McLeod: Personal Life The American was born on November 17, 1983.? Born in Wauchula, Florida, he went to Highlands County Christian School. He stepped foot into motorsports at the tender age of three, in ATV racing. He balanced his education and building cars at his shop very strategically, since his boyhood days. McLeod tied the knots with Jessica McLeod. Subsequently, she plays a major role in owning the team too. She is the co-owner of the B. J. McLeod Motorsports. Further, she qualifies as a great figure competitor. She is an extreme health and fitness enthusiast. B. J. McLeod: Charity and Foundations Apart from racing, McLeod is active in the arena of philanthropy too. He has tie-ups with various charities and foundations. He has a partnership with The Tattered Flag Project Inc, which helps in resolving issues related to the veterans and first responder community.? Further, he plays a prominent part in the Speedway Children&#8217;s Charity. How to contact B. J. McLeod? The American stock car racing driver is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on Instagram, Twitter. Further, he has his official website. B. J. McLeod: Quick Facts  AGE November 17, 1983  DATE OF BIRTH 37  NATIONALITY American  ETHNICITY White  RESIDENCE Florida, US  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Jessica McLeod

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