Earlier in the NASCAR Xfinity race at the Texas Motor Speedway, John Hunter Nemechek bagged a win. This is his second career Xfinity win after his 2018 triumph at Kansas. It is also worth mentioning that this is his second Xfinity start in the 2021 season driving the #54 Toyota. Needless to say, he was absolutely thrilled to win the race. Nemechek finished the race ahead of Daniel Hemric, Noah Gragson, Justin Allgaier and Austin Cindric. He said [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wKy0qcGN3yk], “My goal coming in was to win. I had to win to prove to myself that I can do this, just like taking the step back to the Truck Series. I wanted to get back to Victory Lane, so huge shout out to Romco Equipment company, everyone on board. Thank you to all the fans that are out here. “It’s an amazing accomplishment to get this one done. Beating my teammate as well, we’re racing for ownership championship, so I’m back in the #54 at Phoenix. So we’re going for double championships there when we go.” WHAT NEXT FOR JOHN HUNTER NEMECHEK IN 2021? Since the Truck Series had a bit of a break, it freed Nemechek to run in the Xfinity arena. Suffice to say, he jumped at the opportunity, and it has paid off handsomely. It will also be pretty useful for him when the Truck Series competition resumes at Martinsville in two weeks’ time. John Hunter Nemechek in NASCAR Truck Series [https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210306181440/2021-02-20T041811Z_1757702478_MT1USATODAY15600533_RTRMADP_3_NASCAR-CAMPING-WORLD-TRUCK-SERIES-BRAKE-BEST-SELECT-159.jpg]Feb 19, 2021; Daytona Beach, FL, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver John Hunter Nemechek (4) leads Sheldon Creed (2) and Ben Rhodes (99) during the Brake Best Select 159 at the Daytona International Speedway Road Course. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports However, his declaration also means that he will be pulling double duty at the season finale at Phoenix. This win also comes on the back of Kyle Busch Motorsports inking a new deal for the Truck Series. In other words, the 24-year-old will be back in a NASCAR Truck for the 2022 season. Hopefully for his sake, he wins the Truck Series title this year, so the 2022 season can allow him the opportunity to defend his crown. READ MORE: Joe Gibbs Racing Surprises John Hunter Nemechek With NASCAR Xfinity Drive for His Birthday [https://www.essentiallysports.com/nascar-news-joe-gibbs-racing-surprises-john-hunter-nemechek-with-nascar-xfinity-drive-for-his-birthday/] 

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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: 251.82%">Daytona International Speedway, 1982</td>
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<td style="width: 251.82%">2024 Ag-Pro 300 at the Talladega Superspeedway</td>
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[caption id="attachment_520815" align="aligncenter" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-520815" src="https://image-cdn.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/20210119230438/GettyImages-1154506078.jpg" alt="NASCAR" width="1920" height="1280" /> FORT WORTH, TEXAS - JUNE 07: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Toyota, leads the field at the start of the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 07, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h2>Texas Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track</h2>
<a href="https://www.texasmotorspeedway.com/">Texas Motor Speedway</a> is a speedway situated in the American city of Fort Worth, Texas. The reconfigured track is estimated to be 1.44 miles (2.32 km) with banked 20? in turns 1 and 2 and banked 24? in turns 3 and 4. Texas Motor Speedway is a quad-oval plan, where the front straightaway extends outward marginally. The track format is like Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc.

The speedway has been overseen since its commencement by promoter Eddie Gossage.
<h2>History</h2>
In light of qualifying speeds in 2004, 2005, and 2006, the Track was once viewed as the quickest non-restrictor plate track on the NASCAR circuit, with qualifying speeds of more than 192 mph (309 km/h) and corner passage speeds of more than 200 mph (320 km/h).

As the tracks' particular hustling surfaces keep on wearing, qualifying speeds at Atlanta have gotten reliably quicker than at Texas. Brian Vickers holds the NASCAR qualifying record at TMS. In 2006, he posted a 196.235 mph (315.810 km/h) speed.

Elliott Sadler beat the record before Brian, qualifying in the 49/50th spot. The NASCAR records actually miss the mark concerning the unsurpassed TMS qualifying record. Driving a Lola Ford Champ Car, Kenny Brack took pole for the Firestone Firehawk 600, with a speed of 233.447 mph in 2001.

Texas Motor Speedway is home to the Cup Series' Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500, just as the NASCAR All-Star Race. The track likewise has two NASCAR Xfinity Series races, the Alsco Uniforms 250 and the O'Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, the IndyCar Series' Genesys 600, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series' SpeedyCash.com 400.
<h2>Quick Facts</h2>
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<td width="301">Location</td>
<td width="301">3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177</td>
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<td width="301">Operator</td>
<td width="301">Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (1996-)</td>
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<td width="301">Former Names</td>
<td width="301">Texas International Raceway</td>
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<td width="301">Major Events</td>
<td width="301"><strong>NASCAR Cup Series</strong>

Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500

NASCAR All-Star Race

<strong>NASCAR Xfinity Series</strong>

Alsco Uniforms 250

O'Reilly Auto Parts 300

<strong>NASCAR Camping World Truck Series </strong>

SpeedyCash.com 400

<strong>IndyCar Series</strong>

Genesys 600</td>
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<td width="301">Length</td>
<td width="301">1.5 mi (2.4 km)</td>
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<td width="301">Most Wins</td>
<td width="301">Jimmie Johnson (7)</td>
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<td width="301">Most Starts</td>
<td width="301">Jeff Gordon (30)</td>
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FORT WORTH, TEXAS &#8211; JUNE 07: Todd Gilliland, driver of the #4 Mobil 1 Toyota, leads the field at the start of the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 at Texas Motor Speedway on June 07, 2019 in Fort Worth, Texas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) Texas Motor Speedway- 2021 Latest News, Winners, Qualifying, Track Texas Motor Speedway is a speedway situated in the American city of Fort Worth, Texas. The reconfigured track is estimated to be 1.44 miles (2.32 km) with banked 20? in turns 1 and 2 and banked 24? in turns 3 and 4. Texas Motor Speedway is a quad-oval plan, where the front straightaway extends outward marginally. The track format is like Atlanta Motor Speedway and Charlotte Motor Speedway. The track is owned by Speedway Motorsports, Inc. The speedway has been overseen since its commencement by promoter Eddie Gossage. History In light of qualifying speeds in 2004, 2005, and 2006, the Track was once viewed as the quickest non-restrictor plate track on the NASCAR circuit, with qualifying speeds of more than 192 mph (309 km/h) and corner passage speeds of more than 200 mph (320 km/h). As the tracks&#8217; particular hustling surfaces keep on wearing, qualifying speeds at Atlanta have gotten reliably quicker than at Texas. Brian Vickers holds the NASCAR qualifying record at TMS. In 2006, he posted a 196.235 mph (315.810 km/h) speed. Elliott Sadler beat the record before Brian, qualifying in the 49/50th spot. The NASCAR records actually miss the mark concerning the unsurpassed TMS qualifying record. Driving a Lola Ford Champ Car, Kenny Brack took pole for the Firestone Firehawk 600, with a speed of 233.447 mph in 2001. Texas Motor Speedway is home to the Cup Series&#8217; Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500, just as the NASCAR All-Star Race. The track likewise has two NASCAR Xfinity Series races, the Alsco Uniforms 250 and the O&#8217;Reilly Auto Parts Challenge, the IndyCar Series&#8217; Genesys 600, and the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series&#8217; SpeedyCash.com 400. Quick Facts  Location 3545 Lone Star Circle, Fort Worth, TX 76177  Operator Speedway Motorsports, Inc. (1996-)  Former Names Texas International Raceway  Major Events NASCAR Cup Series Autotrader EchoPark Automotive 500 NASCAR All-Star Race NASCAR Xfinity Series Alsco Uniforms 250 O&#8217;Reilly Auto Parts 300 NASCAR Camping World Truck Series SpeedyCash.com 400 IndyCar Series Genesys 600  Length 1.5 mi (2.4 km)  Most Wins Jimmie Johnson (7)  Most Starts Jeff Gordon (30)

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[caption id="attachment_456970" align="alignnone" width="1920"]<img class="size-full wp-image-456970" src="https://www.essentiallysports.com/wp-content/uploads/GettyImages-676503892.jpg" alt="John Hunter Nemechek in the NASCAR Truck Series" width="1920" height="1278" /> CHARLOTTE, NC - MAY 02: John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #8 NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)[/caption]
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek- 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements</h3>
John Hunter Nemechek is a full-time NASCAR Truck racer. Subsequently, he is the Champion of the Allison Legacy Series in 2012. Further, he is a prominent member of the Drivers Edge Development.

He is the son of Joe Nemechek, a NASCAR racer too.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek- Stats and Championship</h3>
John stepped foot into the realm of motorsports at the tender age of five. He commenced with his passion by enrolling himself in karting.

He also took part in the quarter midget cars and dirt bike competition too, along with the go-karting.? Following in 2010, he signed up in the Allison Legacy Series. Subsequently, the England Stove Works sponsored him.

In 2012, he bagged the pole position in an ASA Midwest Tour event, competing for Howie Lettow Memorial 150. He further bossed the Legacy Series Championship in the same year.

In 2013, he entered the realm of NASCAR. At the NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, he competed in 102 races. Over the course of 8 years, he clinched 6 trophies and 2 Pole positions. He further had 50 top tens, recording his best finish in 2016 and 2017 ranking 8th.

At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he triumphed over 1 race in the course of 2 years. Further, in 51 races he earned 1 pole position and 30 top tens. He hit the best finish in 2019, ranking 7th.

At the NASCAR Cup Series, he competed in 39 races. However, he amasses no victories or pole position. Further, he claims 3 top tens in his record. Over the course of 2 years, he recorded his best finish in 2020 ranking 27th.

In 2014? he was the winner of All American 400 and Snowball Derby. Following that, in 2015 he received the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver award.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek- 2021 Net Worth</h3>
According to internet <a href="https://www.celebsagewiki.com/john-hunter-nemechek">sources</a>, is approximately $1-$5 million. Further, his salary is under review.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek: Personal Life</h3>
Born on June 11, 1997, John is the elder brother to his three siblings. However, he has an elder half brother. His parents are Joe and Andrea Nemechek. Joe Nemechek was a professional racer and entrepreneur.

His parents named him after his uncle John Nemechek, who passed away in an accident on the track. Further, in a book on racing for kids, written by his father, he was the subject. Joe wrote it in 2001, naming it as Racin' Buddies.

Born in Mooresville, North Carolina, he went for schooling in his hometown. Subsequently, he went to Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina.

According to <a href="https://nascar.nbcsports.com/2019/12/16/john-hunter-nemechek-is-engaged-nascar/">sources</a>, he got engaged to Taylor Stier on December 15, 2019. The couple tied the knots on October 14, 2020. Further, they are expecting their child in March.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek: Charity and Foundations</h3>
John is active in the realm of philanthropy as well. He is a part of the campaigns of <a href="https://www.martintruexjrfoundation.org/finalists-announced-for-inaugural-comcast-community-champion-of-the-year-award/">Martin Truex Jr. Foundation</a>.
<h3>How to Contact John Hunter Nemechek?</h3>
The 23-year-old racer is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on <a href="https://instagram.com/jhnemechek?igshid=5gwr0a6zeo8c">Instagram</a>, <a href="https://twitter.com/JHNemechek?s=08">Twitter</a>. Further, he also has an <a href="https://johnhunternemechek.com/">official website</a>. Through these handles, he keeps his followers updated.
<h3>John Hunter Nemechek: Quick Facts</h3>
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<td width="170">AGE</td>
<td width="198">23</td>
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<td width="170">DATE OF BIRTH</td>
<td width="198">June 11, 1997</td>
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<td width="170">NATIONALITY</td>
<td width="198">American</td>
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<td width="170">ETHNICITY</td>
<td width="198">White</td>
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<td width="170">HOMETOWN</td>
<td width="198">Mooresville, North Carolina</td>
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<td width="170">HEIGHT</td>
<td width="198">5?9??</td>
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<td width="170">MARITAL STATUS</td>
<td width="198">Married</td>
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<td width="170">SPOUSE</td>
<td width="198">Taylor Stier</td>
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<td width="170">TRUCK NO.</td>
<td width="198">4</td>
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CHARLOTTE, NC &#8211; MAY 02: John Hunter Nemechek, driver of the #8 NEMCO Motorsports Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series test session at Charlotte Motor Speedway on May 2, 2017 in Charlotte, North Carolina. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) John Hunter Nemechek- 2021 Net Worth, Salary, and Endorsements John Hunter Nemechek is a full-time NASCAR Truck racer. Subsequently, he is the Champion of the Allison Legacy Series in 2012. Further, he is a prominent member of the Drivers Edge Development. He is the son of Joe Nemechek, a NASCAR racer too. John Hunter Nemechek- Stats and Championship John stepped foot into the realm of motorsports at the tender age of five. He commenced with his passion by enrolling himself in karting. He also took part in the quarter midget cars and dirt bike competition too, along with the go-karting.? Following in 2010, he signed up in the Allison Legacy Series. Subsequently, the England Stove Works sponsored him. In 2012, he bagged the pole position in an ASA Midwest Tour event, competing for Howie Lettow Memorial 150. He further bossed the Legacy Series Championship in the same year. In 2013, he entered the realm of NASCAR. At the NASCAR Gander RV &amp; Outdoors Truck Series, he competed in 102 races. Over the course of 8 years, he clinched 6 trophies and 2 Pole positions. He further had 50 top tens, recording his best finish in 2016 and 2017 ranking 8th. At the NASCAR Xfinity Series, he triumphed over 1 race in the course of 2 years. Further, in 51 races he earned 1 pole position and 30 top tens. He hit the best finish in 2019, ranking 7th. At the NASCAR Cup Series, he competed in 39 races. However, he amasses no victories or pole position. Further, he claims 3 top tens in his record. Over the course of 2 years, he recorded his best finish in 2020 ranking 27th. In 2014? he was the winner of All American 400 and Snowball Derby. Following that, in 2015 he received the NASCAR Camping World Truck Series Most Popular Driver award. John Hunter Nemechek- 2021 Net Worth According to internet sources, is approximately $1-$5 million. Further, his salary is under review. John Hunter Nemechek: Personal Life Born on June 11, 1997, John is the elder brother to his three siblings. However, he has an elder half brother. His parents are Joe and Andrea Nemechek. Joe Nemechek was a professional racer and entrepreneur. His parents named him after his uncle John Nemechek, who passed away in an accident on the track. Further, in a book on racing for kids, written by his father, he was the subject. Joe wrote it in 2001, naming it as Racin&#8217; Buddies. Born in Mooresville, North Carolina, he went for schooling in his hometown. Subsequently, he went to Davidson Day School in Davidson, North Carolina. According to sources, he got engaged to Taylor Stier on December 15, 2019. The couple tied the knots on October 14, 2020. Further, they are expecting their child in March. John Hunter Nemechek: Charity and Foundations John is active in the realm of philanthropy as well. He is a part of the campaigns of Martin Truex Jr. Foundation. How to Contact John Hunter Nemechek? The 23-year-old racer is active on various social media platforms. He has his profile on Instagram, Twitter. Further, he also has an official website. Through these handles, he keeps his followers updated. John Hunter Nemechek: Quick Facts  AGE 23  DATE OF BIRTH June 11, 1997  NATIONALITY American  ETHNICITY White  HOMETOWN Mooresville, North Carolina  HEIGHT 5?9??  MARITAL STATUS Married  SPOUSE Taylor Stier  TRUCK NO. 4

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