Which ‘Me’ will Join the Xfinity Series ‘Big Three?’

The NASCAR Xfinity Series ‘Big Three’ have emerged as the top contenders in the Final Four to compete for the championship trophy at Homestead Miami in November. Tyler Reddick (three), the series points leader, Christopher Bell (four) in second and Cole Custer (three) in third are racing for wins consistently this season. Combined they have ten victories in 14 events.

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Rookie Crew Chief, Taylor Moyer Handling Multiple Drivers

Zane Smith driver of the No. 8 at JR Motorsports at Chicagoland Speedway, talking with his crew chief during Xfinity Series qualifying for the Camping World 300 on Saturday, June 29, 2019. Photo – Jay Husmann for Fan4Racing Blog and Radio

The NASCAR Xfinity Series has seen multiple drivers split seat time in a car, and even chase the owner’s championship.  Normally it’s done with a rotation of Monster Energy Cup Series drivers and a veteran crew chief.  JR Motorsports is choosing a different path for the drivers of the No. 8.  While they have used a couple of Cup drivers like Chase Elliott and Ryan Preece, most of the schedule is covered by developing drivers like Jeb Burton, Ryan Truex, and Zane Smith, in the car for the Camping World 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on Saturday.

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Enfinger Knocking Hard on the Door to Victory Lane

Grant Enfinger gets huge applause from fans at Chicagoland Speedway during driver introductions just before the Camping World 225 on Friday, June 27, 2019. Photo – Jay Husmann for Fan4Racing Blog and Radio

Grant Enfinger, driver of the No. 98 Champion Power Equipment Ford for ThorSport Racing in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series is on pace to have a career year.  Through the first half of the season, he has been near or on top of the points standings, swapping the lead back and forth.  Lately, he has maintained the summit spot based off some very consistent runs week in and week out, holding a 480 to 426 point lead over second.

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Ross Chastain Stays Busy while Chasing NASCAR Gander Outdoors Trucks Series Playoffs Berth

JOLIET, ILLINOIS – JUNE 28: Ross Chastain, driver of the #10 Nutrient Ag Solutions Chevrolet, stands by his car during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Camping World 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 28, 2019, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo by Matt Sullivan/Getty Images

JOLIET, Ill. – Ross Chastain smiled widely when asked Friday how his multi-win, playoff-brink of a season in the NASCAR Gander Outdoors Truck Series has gone. But he insists he’s been too busy to bask in the spotlight or soak in the accolades coming his way.

And there have been plenty of both.

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Justin Allgaier Feels the Love from Home Track

JOLIET, ILLINOIS – JUNE 28: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet, stands in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Camping World 300 at Chicagoland Speedway on June 28, 2019, in Joliet, Illinois. Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images

Justin Allgaier, of Riverton, Illinois, returns to his home state a celebrated competitor. … and a very busy man.

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