During the NASCAR Xfinity Series race at the Kansas Speedway, there was a big wreck. It involved Sam Mayer, Harrison Burton and Noah Gragson, with the latter two being Playoff contenders. Apparently, Mayer touched Burton, with the latter losing control and colliding with Gragson alongside him. He said [https://twitter.com/NASCARonNBC/status/1452046292264312833], “I’ll take full credit for that. I thought that the #20 was going to side-draft the #9 a little harder and a little longer. So I tried to move up to push the #20, as I wanted to clear the #9 so I could race the #20. It’s just a racing deal in my opinion. Obviously, everyone’s going to have their own opinions and entitled to it.” MANY WERE NOT HAPPY WITH SAM MAYER Of course, as a result of this crash, the Playoff vs non-Playoff driver debate flared up once again. This is because the actions of a non-Playoff driver proved costly for his Playoff counterpart. Several drivers in the Cup Series have spoken about this issue, and there were also some opinions from Kyle Busch. Harrison Burton [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-1249457357.jpg]HOMESTEAD, FLORIDA – JUNE 13: Harrison Burton, driver of the #20 DEX Imaging Toyota, celebrates winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Hooters 250 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on June 13, 2020 in Homestead, Florida. (Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty Images) After last weekend’s Cup race at Texas, an irate Kyle Busch bemoaned the ‘complete lack of respect’. According to him, such antics have been taking place over the last four or five years. With a newer generation of hungry and motivated drivers coming in, their eagerness is not well-appreciated. Busch fears that they could potentially jeopardize championship contenders in the future. The Joe Gibbs Racing driver acknowledged that the fans may love the carnage and excitement, but that does not translate for the drivers. He also suspected that when the 2022 season arrives, the car owners will probably share the same sentiment. Especially when they could be potentially forced to pay exorbitant bills on the new car. So, actions like the one that Sam Mayer did are definitely not appreciated, even if he was truly apologetic. READ MORE: Kyle Busch Slams Non-Playoff NASCAR Drivers at Texas Motor Speedway [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-kyle-busch-slams-non-playoff-nascar-drivers-at-texas-motor-speedway/] 

Sam Mayer cut a very sheepish figure after his wreck at the Kansas Speedway
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Dhruv's ambition extends beyond writing, as he aspires to host a successful motorsports podcast with some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Kyle Busch and Denny Hamlin. When he's not writing about Stock Car Racing, he can be found reading and writing fan fiction.

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Dhruv George is a Senior NASCAR Author at EssentiallySports, with an impressive record of over 14K articles. From F1 driver Pierre Gasly to Moto2 rider Tony Arbolino, Dhruv has interviewed several racers, establishing himself as an authoritative voice in the world of motorsports. Dhruv's ambition extends beyond writing, as he aspires to host a successful motorsports podcast with some of the biggest stars in the industry, like Kyle Busch.

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authored nearly 12000 articles spanning different sports like F1, NASCAR,
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[caption id="attachment_441586" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-441586" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2020-10-18T222239Z_1664885602_NOCID_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-HOLLYWOOD-CASINO-400-1.jpg" alt="Ryan Blaney, Kevin Harvick, Brad Keselowski, and Joey Logano" width="1920" height="1067" /> Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) leads Joey Logano (22) and Ryan Blaney (12) and Brad Keselowski (2) during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<h2>Kansas Speedway-Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h2>
Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) tri-oval race track in the Village West territory close to Kansas City, Kansas, United States. It was built in 2001 and it right now has two yearly NASCAR races. The IndyCar Series also held races at the scene until 2011.

The speedway is possessed and worked by the International Speedway Corporation.

A 2008 review by The Washington Economics Group uncovered that Kansas Speedway brings $243 million to the territory of Kansas every year. It also provides more than 5000 jobs, with 4000 positions coming straightforwardly from track tasks.

Lights were introduced from mid-2010 to mid-2011. All the NASCAR races at the track are booked to be run during the day, with the lights being accessible in the event of a downpour delay.

The primary night race at the track was an ARCA race on October 7, 2011. On October 11, 2013, it was reported that Darlington Speedway's solitary NASCAR occasion and Kansas' spring race will trade dates for 2014, with Kansas turning into a night race. The fall race at the track will stay a day occasion.
<h2>History</h2>
Development started on the 1,200 acres (490 ha), 1.5 miles (2.4 km) speedway in May 1999, and in July, favored tickets went on sale. The interest at the ticket deals incited ISC authorities to grow the arranged 32 by an extra 36, extending the limit from 75,000 to 82,000.

Speedway authorities were confident to have the track finished at some point in 2000, and conceivably have a race. Unfortunately, development was postponed by climate and further compounded by claims from nearby land proprietors.

In May 2000, both IndyCar and NASCAR declared events to be held at the speedway for the 2001 season. Track clearing started in September 2000, and development of the speedway was finished in mid-2001.

The structure of the speedway essentially affects the close by region, even before development was done. New advertisement improvements jumped up around the speedway, including a cinema perplexing, an outside retail shopping center, and lodgings.

Extra seats have been added since starting development. In 2003, 1,600 seats were added, and in 2005, 1,500 seats in addition to a 7,000 square feet (650 m2) concession and bathroom building were added. The two extensions were going by the track's unique workers for hire, HNTB and Turner Construction.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
<table>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">Kansas City, Kansas, United States</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">International Speedway Corporation</td>
</tr>
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<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>:

Buschy McBusch Race 400

Hollywood Casino 400

<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>:

Kansas Lottery 300

<strong>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series</strong>:

Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200

<strong>ARCA Menards Series</strong>:

Speediatrics 150</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">1.500 mi (2.414 km)</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, and Joey Logano (3)</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

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Kansas City, Kansas, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Kevin Harvick (4) leads Joey Logano (22) and Ryan Blaney (12) and Brad Keselowski (2) during the Hollywood Casino 400 at Kansas Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-USA TODAY Sports Kansas Speedway-Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track Kansas Speedway is a 1.5-mile (2.4 km) tri-oval race track in the Village West territory close to Kansas City, Kansas, United States. It was built in 2001 and it right now has two yearly NASCAR races. The IndyCar Series also held races at the scene until 2011. The speedway is possessed and worked by the International Speedway Corporation. A 2008 review by The Washington Economics Group uncovered that Kansas Speedway brings $243 million to the territory of Kansas every year. It also provides more than 5000 jobs, with 4000 positions coming straightforwardly from track tasks. Lights were introduced from mid-2010 to mid-2011. All the NASCAR races at the track are booked to be run during the day, with the lights being accessible in the event of a downpour delay. The primary night race at the track was an ARCA race on October 7, 2011. On October 11, 2013, it was reported that Darlington Speedway&#8217;s solitary NASCAR occasion and Kansas&#8217; spring race will trade dates for 2014, with Kansas turning into a night race. The fall race at the track will stay a day occasion. History Development started on the 1,200 acres (490 ha), 1.5 miles (2.4 km) speedway in May 1999, and in July, favored tickets went on sale. The interest at the ticket deals incited ISC authorities to grow the arranged 32 by an extra 36, extending the limit from 75,000 to 82,000. Speedway authorities were confident to have the track finished at some point in 2000, and conceivably have a race. Unfortunately, development was postponed by climate and further compounded by claims from nearby land proprietors. In May 2000, both IndyCar and NASCAR declared events to be held at the speedway for the 2001 season. Track clearing started in September 2000, and development of the speedway was finished in mid-2001. The structure of the speedway essentially affects the close by region, even before development was done. New advertisement improvements jumped up around the speedway, including a cinema perplexing, an outside retail shopping center, and lodgings. Extra seats have been added since starting development. In 2003, 1,600 seats were added, and in 2005, 1,500 seats in addition to a 7,000 square feet (650 m2) concession and bathroom building were added. The two extensions were going by the track&#8217;s unique workers for hire, HNTB and Turner Construction. Quick Facts  Location Kansas City, Kansas, United States  Operator International Speedway Corporation  Major Events NASCAR Cup Series: Buschy McBusch Race 400 Hollywood Casino 400 NASCAR Xfinity Series: Kansas Lottery 300 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series: Blue-Emu Maximum Pain Relief 200 ARCA Menards Series: Speediatrics 150  Length 1.500 mi (2.414 km)  Most Wins Jeff Gordon, Jimmie Johnson, Kevin Harvick, Denny Hamlin, and Joey Logano (3)

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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.

[caption id="attachment_1923435" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1923435 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2023-07-15T202651Z_201246696_MT1USATODAY21040681_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-SERIES-AMBETTER-HEALTH-200.jpg" alt="DGM Racing NASCAR Xfinity Series" width="1920" height="1280" /> Jul 15, 2023; Loudon, New Hampshire, USA; NASCAR Xfinity Series driver John Hunter Nemechek (20) takes the lead during the Ambetter 200 at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<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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[caption id="attachment_1242752" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-1242752 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-614903518.jpg" alt="" width="1920" height="1280" /> KANSAS CITY, KS - OCTOBER 15: Kyle Busch, driver of the #18 NOS Energy Drink Toyota, celebrates in Victory Lane with wife Samantha and son Brexton after winning the NASCAR XFINITY Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on October 15, 2016 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Brian Lawdermilk/NASCAR via Getty Images)[/caption]
<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:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<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:
<ul class="jsx-5fbc0b8734eedfa8">
 	<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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[caption id="attachment_819539" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="wp-image-819539 size-full" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/2021-11-07T034119Z_856063720_MT1USATODAY17112225_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-XFINITY-SERIES-CHAMPIONSHIP.jpg" alt="Daniel Hemric" width="1920" height="1280" /> Nov 6, 2021; Phoenix, AZ, USA; Xfinity Series driver Daniel Hemric (18) beats Xfinity Series driver Austin Cindric (22) to the finish line to win the Xfinity Series Championship at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-USA TODAY Sports[/caption]
<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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<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Place of Origin</span></td>
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<td style="width: 35.1055%"><span style="font-weight: 400">Year of Origin</span></td>
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<td style="width: 251.82%">2024 Ag-Pro 300 at the Talladega Superspeedway</td>
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