Where to Start at Phoenix? Bell, Allgaier have Strong Opinions

Justin Allgaier and Christopher Bell at ISM Raceway in Phoenix
Photos – Daniel Shirey-Stacy Revere/Getty Images

AVONDALE, Ariz. – With the NASCAR Xfinity Series coming to ISM Raceway for the second time, it’s a given that starting or restarting in what used to be turn two can be problematic.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series at ISM Raceway Preview

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After a spectacular event in Las Vegas last weekend, the NASCAR Xfinity Series heads to Phoenix, Arizona for the NASCAR Xfinity Series race the iK9 Service Dog 200 at ISM Raceway this Saturday, March 9 at 4 pm ET with pre-race coverage at 3:30 pm ET on FS1 MRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio for the fourth race of the 2019 season. The defending winner is Brad Keselowski.

Distance:  200 miles (200 laps); Stage 1 (Ends on lap 45),

Stage 2 (Ends on lap 90), Final Stage (Ends on lap 200)

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Christopher Bell Crushes the Field in Atlanta Xfinity Victory

HAMPTON, GA – FEBRUARY 23: Christopher Bell, driver of the #20 Rheem Toyota, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on February 23, 2019 in Hampton, Georgia. Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images

HAMPTON, Ga. – To hear Christopher Bell describe his race in Victory Lane, you’d never know that he had just won it.

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Michael Annett’s Watershed Moment Came Long Before First Victory

DAYTONA BEACH, FL – FEBRUARY 16: Michael Annett, driver of the #1 Pilot Flying J/American Heart Association Chevrolet, celebrates after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series NASCAR Racing Experience 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 16, 2019 in Daytona Beach, Florida. Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images

HAMPTON, Ga. – To Michael Annett, the criticism was justified.

He was the anchor on the JR Motorsports roster, and not in a positive sense. While a succession of teammates won races and contended for championships, Annett was winless in two full seasons with the team, posting just one top-five finish (a second at Road America) in 66 starts.

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NASCAR Xfinity Series at Atlanta Preview

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The NASCAR Xfinity Series is revving up for the Rinnai 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway on Saturday, February 23, 2019, at 2 pm ET. Television pre-race coverage on FOX Sports 1 begins at 1:30 pm ET with radio coverage on PRN and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio.

 

Distance:  251.02 miles (163 Laps); Stage 1 (Ends on Lap 40),

Stage 2 (Ends on Lap 80), Final Stage (Ends on Lap 163)

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