Oct 25, 2025
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Four plates of belly blocks for 4 lights 4 berths 0.526 more than 250 liters.
To conclude the Round of 16 where there is driver success in the playoffs, Martinsville Sperband speed will set the XFiniti Gight field list at 40 ips in 250 laps.
The first two races of the third round had winners without eight eligible drivers.In the 12 Xfinity Playoff races, an ineligible driver has won six times, and if the trend continues at Martinsville, it will mark the first time since the eighth that a driver has earned a playoff victory.
JR Motorsports teammates Connor Zielisch and Justin Allgaier still managed to secure a spot in the Championship 4 in the points standings.
That leaves six drivers vying for the final two spots to compete for the title at the Nov. 1 season finale at Phoenix Raceway, and none are a necessity in the mathematical scenario at Martinsville.
Third-place Jesse Love is 40 points above the cut line and can move forward with 28 points regardless. Carson Kwapil is 11 points above the cut line.
The four drivers below the cut line are Sammy Smith (-11 points), Brandon Jones (-20), Sam Mayer (-22) and Sheldon Creed (-41).
Almirola will get a chance to defend last year's victory at Martinsville in the No. 1 Toyota on Saturday.Joe Gibbs Racing finished with 19 points to seal the Team Owners Championship.
Details from Saturday's Xfinity race at Martinsville Speedway
(All the time east)
Start: The green flag will fly at 19:50.
PRERACE: Xfinity garage opens at 11:30 a.m.... Qualifying at 2:05 p.m.... Driver introductions at 7:10 p.m.... National anthem at 7:34 p.m.by Virginia Tech's Naturally Sharp.... The order to start the engine is scheduled for 7:41 p.m.Pat Hicks, Ritchie Bros. Global Auctioneer.
DISTANCE:The race is 250 laps (131.5 miles) around the 0.526-mile oval in Martinsville, Virginia.
Level: Level 1 in level 1. 60 levels. 120 steps in 2 steps.
ENTRY LIST: Click here to view the 39 cars entered at Martinsville Speedway.
Television/Radio: The CW will air the contest starting at 7 p.m....
Forecast: Weather underground - cloudy with a high of 63 degrees and a 4% chance of rain with light and variable winds.It is expected to be 50 degrees with a 0% chance of rain at the start of the Xfinity race.
Last time: Austin Hill led only on the final lap, taking the lead into turn four in overtime of the March 29 race when Sammy Smith and Taylor Gray caused a multi-car crash while fighting for the top spot.
Last year, ARIC Allirola completed the Rice-Rice-Record Regree Record Record 150.
