Aric Almirola Wins Thrilling Kansas Lottery 300 in NASCAR Xfinity Series

Sep 28, 2024, 10:35 PM

Aric Almirola emerged victorious in a thrilling NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Kansas Speedway, securing his second win of the season. Almirola made a decisive late-race pass on Cole Custer with three laps remaining, holding off Custer to take the checkered flag in the Kansas Lottery 300. Chandler Smith, Connor Zilisch, and Sheldon Creed rounded out the top five finishers. This win advances the Joe Gibbs Racing No. 20 car into the second round of the owner's playoffs. The race, which was the Xfinity Playoffs opener, saw intense competition, with multiple lead changes and Almirola closing in on Custer in the final laps. Almirola's victory also marks the eighth win for the No. 20 car this season.