Starting from 4th place Car 18 Daniel Hemric Poppy Bank Toyota won the 23rd Annual NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race, his 1st win in 120 Xfinity Series races. This is his 1st win & 21st Top 10 finish in 2021. This is his 1st win & 5th Top 10 finish in 8 races at Phoenix Raceway. Daniel Hemric wins the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Championship. 2nd Place Car 22 Austin Cindric CarShop Ford, started from pole posted his 7th Top 10 finish in 8 races at Phoenix Raceway. It is his 26th Top 10 finish in 2021. Team Penske’s No. 22 team with driver Austin Cindric has won the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Owners Championship. 3rd Place Car 20 Harrison Burton DEX Imaging Toyota, started from 36th place posted his 3rd Top 10 finish in 4 races at Phoenix Raceway.
4th Place Car 98 Riley Herbst Monster Energy Ford, started from 5th place followed by 5th place Car 11 Justin Haley LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet, started from 8th place. 6th Place Car 54 John Hunter Nemechek(i) Mobil 1 Toyota, started from 2nd place followed by 7th place Car 19 Brandon Jones Menards/Pelonis Toyota, started from 6th place. 8th Place Car 02 Brett Moffitt Destiny Homes Chevrolet, started from 20th place followed by 9th place Car 7 Justin Allgaier BRANDT Chevrolet, started from 3rd place. Lastly in the Top 10 was Car 78 Sheldon Creed Global Industrial Chevrolet, in 10th place, started from 10th place. Sam Mayer (13th) was the highest finishing rookie. Canadian Car 36 Alex Labbe rousseau/Prolon Controls Chevrolet finished in 30th place. Ty Gibbs wins the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Sunoco Rookie of the Year honors. Chevrolet has clinched the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series Manufacturers Championship – their series leading 22nd title.
NASCAR Xfinity Series 2021 Championship
Driver Champion: Daniel Hemric. Team: No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota Supra. Daniel Hemric has won his first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship (2021). Hemric is the 31st different drivers to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver championship. Hemric won the season finale at Phoenix Raceway to claim the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series title – his first career victory. Hemric made 33 starts this season posting one win, 15 top fives and 21 top 10s. In the Playoffs this season, Hemric has posted one win, six top fives and six top 10s. Hemric (Kannapolis) has become the seventh NASCAR Xfinity Series champion from the state of North Carolina; joining William Byron (2017 champion, Charlotte, N.C.), Austin Dillon (2013, Welcome, N.C.), Brian Vickers (2003, Thomasville, N.C.), Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1998, 1999, Kannapolis, N.C.), Jack Ingram (1985, 1982, Asheville, N.C.) and Sam Ard (1983, 1984, Asheboro, N.C.).
Driver Owner Champion: Joe Gibbs, Joe Gibbs Racing
This is Joe Gibbs Racing’s third NASCAR Xfinity Series driver championships (Kyle Busch, 2009, Daniel Suarez, 2019 and Daniel Hemric, 2021). Joe Gibbs Racing also has five NASCAR Xfinity Series owner championship (2008, 2009, 2010, 2012, 2016). Joe Gibbs Racing is one of 20 different organizations to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver championship, and one of 19 different organizations to win the owner championship. Joe Gibbs Racing has posted 185 NASCAR Xfinity Series wins among 20 different drivers – Aric Almirola, Bobby Labonte, Brandon Jones, Christopher Bell, Daniel Suarez, Denny Hamlin, Elliott Sadler, Erik Jones Harrison Burton, Joey Logano, John Hunter Nemechek, Kyle Busch, Matt Kenseth, Mike Bliss, Mike McLaughlin, Ryan Preece, Sam Hornish Jr., Tony Stewart, Ty Gibbs and Daniel Hemric. Joe Gibbs Racing began its NASCAR Xfinity Series program in 1997 at Rockingham Speedway with NASCAR Hall of Famer driver Bobby Labonte.
Crew Chief Champion: Dave Rogers
This is Dave Rogers first career NASCAR Xfinity Series championship (2021). Rogers previous best finish in the Xfinity Series championship standings was fourth with Denny Hamlin in 2006. Rogers is the 29th different crew chief to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series title. Rogers has won 21 NASCAR Xfinity Series races with six different drivers: Denny Hamlin, Tony Stewart, Aric Almirola, Kyle Busch, Joey Logano and Daniel Hemric.
Owner Champion: Team Penske (No. 22)
This is Team Penske’s series leading sixth NASCAR Xfinity Series owner championship (2013, 2014, 2015, 2017, 2020, 2021). Clinched this season’s title with driver Austin Cindric and the No. 22 team. Owner Roger Penske fielded the team’s first car in the series with NASCAR Hall of Famer Rusty Wallace behind the wheel at Auto Club Speedway on October 19, 1997.
The race had 10 Cautions for 61 Laps: 1st Caution on lap 47 for Stage 1 Conclusion. 2nd Caution on lap 61 for #0, 17, 47 Crash on the Backstretch. 3rd Caution on lap 92 for Stage 2 Conclusion. 4th Caution on lap 100 for #17, 31 Crash in Turn 1. 5th Caution on lap 108 for #5, 31 Crash in Turn 1. 6th Caution on lap 126 for #99 Crash on the Frontstretch. 7th Caution on lap 136 for #48 Spin Turn 2. 8th Caution on lap 182 for #16 Spin Turn 2. 9th Caution on lap 189 for #10, 78 Crash in Turn 4. 10th Caution on lap 195 for #48, 92 Crash in Turn 3.
The race had 16 Lead Changes among 5 drivers; J. Nemechek(i) 1-20; A. Cindric (P) 21-47; N. Gragson (P) 48; D. Hemric (P) 49-66; J. Nemechek(i) 67-85; D. Hemric (P) 86-92; N. Gragson (P) 93; D. Hemric (P) 94-114; A. Cindric (P) 115-130; M. Annett 131; A. Cindric (P) 132-183; N. Gragson (P) 184; A. Cindric (P) 185-201; D. Hemric (P) 202; A. Cindric (P) 203; D. Hemric (P) 204.
Stages:
Stage 1 Top 10: 22, 18, 54, 7, 9, 19, 16, 1, 98, 11
Stage 2 Top 10: 18, 22, 54, 7, 9, 16, 11, 20, 1, 98
NASCAR Xfinity Series Race Number 33
Race Results for the 23rd Annual NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race – Saturday, November 6, Phoenix Raceway – Avondale, AZ – 1. – Mile Paved Total Race Length – 204 Laps – 204. Miles
Finish Start Car Team Laps Status
| 1. 4. Car 18 Daniel Hemric (P) Poppy Bank Toyota 204 Running |
| 2. 1. Car 22 Austin Cindric (P) CarShop Ford 204 Running |
| 3. 36. Car 20 Harrison Burton DEX Imaging Toyota 204 Running |
| 4. 5. Car 98 Riley Herbst Monster Energy Ford 204 Running |
| 5. 8. Car 11 Justin Haley LeafFilter Gutter Protection Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 6. 2. Car 54 John Hunter Nemechek(i) Mobil 1 Toyota 204 Running |
| 7. 6. Car 19 Brandon Jones Menards/Pelonis Toyota 204 Running |
| 8. 20. Car 02 Brett Moffitt Destiny Homes Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 9. 3. Car 7 Justin Allgaier BRANDT Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 10. 10. Car 78 Sheldon Creed(i) Global Industrial Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 11. 13. Car 1 Michael Annett PFJ Veterans Salute Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 12. 7. Car 9 Noah Gragson (P) Bass Pro Shops/TrueTimber/BRCC Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 13. 11. Car 8 Sam Mayer # Tire Pros Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 14. 12. Car 16 AJ Allmendinger (P) Hyperice Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 15. 32. Car 26 Dylan Lupton Marques General Engineering Toyota 204 Running |
| 16. 21. Car 23 Blaine Perkins Raceline Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 17. 14. Car 38 Ryan Sieg CMRoofing.com/A-Game Ford 204 Running |
| 18. 22. Car 51 Jeremy Clements First Pacific Funding Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 19. 17. Car 2 Myatt Snider TaxSlayer Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 20. 19. Car 68 Brandon Brown TradeTheChain.com Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 21. 27. Car 66 David Starr Whataburger Toyota 204 Running |
| 22. 29. Car 07 JJ Yeley Firman Power Equipment Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 23. 9. Car 10 Jeb Burton Nutrien Ag Solutions Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 24. 23. Car 44 Tommy Joe Martins AAN Adjusters Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 25. 33. Car 31 Sage Karam Montage Mountain Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 26. 24. Car 47 Kyle Weatherman DaaBin Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 27. 18. Car 39 Kyle Sieg CMR Construction and Roofing/A-Game Ford 204 Running |
| 28. 30. Car 6 Ryan Vargas # Swann Communications Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 29. 35. Car 5 Matt Mills J.F. Electric Chevrolet 204 Running |
| 30. 26. Car 36 Alex Labbe rousseau/Prolon Controls Chevrolet 202 Running – Canadian |
| 31. 25. Car 15 Bayley Currey(i) KSDT CPA Chevrolet 200 Running |
| 32. 16. Car 92 Josh Williams Josh Williams Hospital Tour Chevrolet 194 Accident |
| 33. 15. Car 48 Jade Buford # Big Machine Spiked Coolers Chevrolet 193 Accident |
| 34. 28. Car 99 Stefan Parsons Rich Mar Florist/Springrates Chevrolet 123 Engine |
| 35. 34. Car 17 Joe Graf Jr. Model Electronics Chevrolet 97 Accident |
| 36. 31. Car 0 Jeffrey Earnhardt ForeverLawn Chevrolet 57 Accident |
Race Comments: Prior to the start of the race, the following vehicle(s) dropped to the rear of the field under penalty for the reason indicated: No. 66 (Unapproved adjustments), No. 07 (Backup car), No. 20 (Inspection infraction). Failed to Qualify: (6) 4 Landon Cassill, 13 Stephen Leicht, 90 Spencer Boyd(i), 74 Ryan Ellis, 61 Timmy Hill(i), 52 Joey Gase. Time of Race: 2 Hrs, 22 Mins, 35 Secs. Average Speed: 85.845 MPH. Margin of Victory: 0.030 Seconds. Caution Flags: 10 for 61 laps. Lead Changes: 16 among 5 drivers. Mobil 1 Driver of the Race: Daniel Hemric, #18. Sunoco Rookie of the Race: Sam Mayer, #8.
(i) Ineligible for driver points in this series
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