2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Las Vegas Preview
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The rising stars of the Xfinity Series return to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway for their first of two scheduled stops for The LiUNA! Coverage begins at 5PM EST on FS1.
Last year’s Spring race saw a dramatic finish with Chandler Smith, after leading 118 laps, being caught and passed by Justin Allgaier and eventual race winner Austin Hill with less than two laps to go.
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John Hunter Nemechek +350
On tab for another start this season, John Hunter Nemechek was one spot shy of winning last Fall at Las Vegas. Since moving to Joe Gibbs Racing last year, Nemechek has finished both Las Vegas races inside the Top 10. Last week he finished 32nd in Atlanta, he’ll be looking to be the first Toyota in victory lane in 2024.
Justin Allgaier +500
Justin Allgaier is considered to be one of the best Xfinity drivers at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. In his 19 starts, he has just three finishes outside the Top 10 and an average finish 7th. After a disappointing 28th place finish in Atlanta, Allgaier will be looking to rebound at one of his best tracks.
Austin Hill +750
There’s nothing better than being on a hot streak rolling into Las Vegas, and that’s what Austin Hill is on. In his last three starts at Las Vegas, Hill has secured three straight Top 10 finishes, including a win last Spring. On Saturday he’ll be looking to become the first driver in history to start the Xfinity season with three straight wins.
Chandler Smith +800
Last season as a rookie, Chandler Smith finished both Las Vegas races inside the Top 5. He’s also started the 2024 campaign with back to back Top 5 finishes, including a 2nd place finish last week in Atlanta. After coming so close to winning last year, Chandler Smith will be looking to rewrite history this weekend.
Riley Herbst +800
After winning last Fall’s race, the hometown hero Riley Herbst has been on a tear of strong finishes. Last week’s finish of 13th after running out of fuel marked an end to his streak of Top 10 finishes, dating back to last season. He’ll be looking to go back to back at his home track this Saturday.
AJ Allmendinger +1200
In his first start at Las Vegas, AJ Allmendinger won. Since then, he hasn’t been in victory lane. Last season he swept the poles for both races, but finished 9th and 22nd. He’s been consistent to start 2024, he’ll be on the lookout this weekend.