The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series will be the 44th season of the NASCAR Xfinity Series, a stock car racing series sanctioned by NASCAR in the United States. The season will start in mid-February with the Daytona 300 at Daytona International Speedway and will end with the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race in early November at Phoenix Raceway.
The 2025 season will be the first season in which The CW will be the exclusive broadcaster of the NASCAR Xfinity Series, under NASCAR's new TV deal that will take place until 2031.
Justin Allgaier of JR Motorsports enters the season as the defending series champion.
Teams and drivers
editFull-time teams
editManufacturer | Team | No. | Driver | Crew chief | References |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chevrolet | Alpha Prime Racing | 44 | Brennan Poole | TBA | [1] |
Big Machine Racing | 48 | Nick Sanchez (R) | TBA | [2][3] | |
DGM Racing | 71 | Ryan Ellis | TBA | [4][5][6][3] | |
Jordan Anderson Racing | 27 | Jeb Burton | TBA | [7] | |
31 | Blaine Perkins | TBA | [7] | ||
JR Motorsports | 1 | Carson Kvapil (R) | TBA | [8][3] | |
7 | Justin Allgaier | TBA | [9][10] | ||
8 | Sammy Smith | TBA | [11] | ||
88 | Connor Zilisch (R) | TBA | [12][13][3] | ||
Kaulig Racing | 10 | Daniel Dye (R) | TBA | [14] | |
11 | Josh Williams | TBA | [15] | ||
16 | Christian Eckes (R) | TBA | [16][17][3] | ||
Our Motorsports | 5 | Kris Wright (R) | TBA | [18][3] | |
Richard Childress Racing | 2 | Jesse Love | TBA | [19][20] | |
21 | Austin Hill | TBA | [21] | ||
Ford | AM Racing | 15 | Harrison Burton | Danny Efland | [22][3] |
Haas Factory Team | 00 | Sheldon Creed | TBA | [23][24][3] | |
41 | Sam Mayer | TBA | [24][3] | ||
Toyota | Joe Gibbs Racing | 18 | William Sawalich (R) | TBA | [25][3] |
19 | Brandon Jones | TBA | [26][3] | ||
54 | Taylor Gray (R) | Jason Ratcliff | [27][28][29][3] | ||
TBA | Joey Gase Motorsports with Scott Osteen |
35 | TBA | TBA | [30][31] |
53 | TBA | TBA |
Part-time teams
editManufacturer | Team | No. | Driver | Crew chief | Races | References |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Chevrolet | Jordan Anderson Racing | 32 | Jordan Anderson | TBA | 1 | [32] |
Driver changes
editMoving teams
- Sheldon Creed will move from Joe Gibbs Racing to drive for Haas Factory Team in the No. 00.[24]
- Brandon Jones will leave JR Motorsports and return to Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 19 car.[26][3]
- Sam Mayer will move from JR Motorsports to Haas Factory Team, where he will drive the newly numbered No. 41 car.[24]
- Ryan Ellis will move from Alpha Prime Racing to DGM Racing.[4]
- Parker Retzlaff will not return to the Jordan Anderson Racing No. 31 car. He has yet to announce a new ride for 2025.[33]
- Blaine Perkins will move from RSS Racing to Jordan Anderson Racing, replacing Parker Retzlaff in the No. 31.[7]
Moving between series
- A. J. Allmendinger will move back to the Cup Series in 2025.[16]
- Harrison Burton, who was released by Wood Brothers Racing in the Cup Series, will move to AM Racing and drive the No. 15 car in 2025.[22]
- Cole Custer will move back to the Cup Series to drive for Haas Factory Team.[23]
- Kris Wright will move from the ARCA Menards Series to replace Anthony Alfredo as the driver of the Our Motorsports No. 5 car in 2025.[18]
Retirement
- Parker Kligerman retired from full-time competition at the conclusion of the 2024 season.[34]
Rookies
- Daniel Dye will drive the Kaulig Racing No. 10 car full-time in 2025, after running part-time for the team in 2024.[14]
- Christian Eckes signed a deal to drive the No. 16 car for Kaulig Racing in 2024, replacing A. J. Allmendinger, who will move back to the Cup Series.[17]
- Carson Kvapil will race full-time for JR Motorsports in the No. 1 car, replacing Sam Mayer.[8]
- Nick Sanchez will drive full-time for Big Machine Racing in the No. 48 car in 2025, replacing Parker Kligerman.[2]
- Connor Zilisch will drive for JR Motorsports in the No. 88 car full-time in 2025, after running part-time for the team in 2024.[12][13]
- Taylor Gray will drive for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 54 car full-time in 2025, after running part-time for the team in 2024.[27]
- William Sawalich will drive for Joe Gibbs Racing in the No. 18 car full-time in 2025, after running part-time for the team in 2024.[25]
Team changes
edit- Stewart–Haas Racing ceased operations at the end of the 2024 season, with co-owner Gene Haas retaining the two Xfinity Series teams under the Haas Factory Team banner.[35]
- Scott Osteen, who was the owner of Floridian Motorsports, a new team that debuted in the Truck Series in 2024, became a co-owner of Joey Gase Motorsports for 2025. The team returns to fielding two full-time cars in 2025 after fielding only the No. 35 full-time and the No. 53 part-time in 2024.[31]
Schedule
editThe 2025 schedule was released on August 29, 2024 and consists of 26 oval races, 6 road course races, one street track race. [36]
Notes: Race names and title sponsors are subject to change. Not all title sponsors/names of races have been announced for 2025. For the races where a 2025 name and title sponsor has yet to be announced, the title sponsors/names of those races in 2024 are listed.
Notes
editSchedule changes
edit- The series will return to Autodromo Hermanos Rodriguez for the first time since the 2008 Corona Mexico 200.[38]
- Rockingham Speedway will return to the series for the first time since 2004.[39]
- Gateway will return to the series after a 14-year absence.[40]
- Bristol earns a second date, while Michigan, New Hampshire and Richmond are removed from the Xfinity series' schedule, and Darlington loses its second date.[41]
See also
editReferences
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- ^ a b "Nick Sanchez to drive for Big Machine Racing in 2025 Xfinity Series". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. September 18, 2024. Retrieved September 18, 2024.
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m "Familiar faces in new places for 2025 NASCAR season in Cup and Xfinity". NBC Sports. November 18, 2024. Retrieved November 18, 2024.
- ^ a b Christie, Toby (October 18, 2024). "Ryan Ellis Not Returning to Alpha Prime Racing in 2025". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 18, 2024.
- ^ Christie, Toby (October 18, 2024). "Ryan Ellis Moving to DGM Racing for 2025 Xfinity Season". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ "DGM Racing Unveils the No. 71 Chevrolet Camaro to the Xfinity Series". DGM Racing. December 6, 2024. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ a b c Tomlinson, Joy (December 6, 2024). "Jeb Burton, Blaine Perkins Running for JAR". Frontstretch. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (October 1, 2024). "Carson Kvapil Competing Full Time at JRM in Xfinity in 2025". Frontstretch.
- ^ Stumpf, Stephen (September 5, 2024). "Justin Allgaier Discusses Recent Surge, 2025 Xfinity Schedule & JRM's Young Talent". Frontstretch. Retrieved October 14, 2024.
- ^ Christie, Toby (October 25, 2024). "Justin Allgaier Signs Contract Extension with JR Motorsports Through 2026". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 25, 2024.
- ^ Leffew, Steve (July 17, 2024). "Eyes on Xfinity: Sammy Smith Excited for Playoff Push, Future at JR Motorsports". Frontstretch.com. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Connor Zilisch to Drive #88". Trackhouse Racing. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ a b Sturniolo, Zach (August 7, 2024). "Connor Zilisch to compete full-time in Xfinity for JRM in 2025". NASCAR. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b "Daniel Dye competing for Kaulig Racing full time in 2025 Xfinity Series season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 23, 2024. Retrieved August 23, 2024.
- ^ "Josh Williams running full Xfinity schedule for Kaulig Racing in 2024". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. November 16, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "A.J. Allmendinger returning to Cup full-time next season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 15, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Christian Eckes driving full time for Kaulig Racing in 2025 Xfinity Series season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 31, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ a b Christie, Toby (November 20, 2024). "Kris Wright Joins Our Motorsports for 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Season". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved November 20, 2024.
- ^ Srigley, Joseph (July 1, 2024). "2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver / Team Chart". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ Christie, Toby (October 31, 2024). "Whelen Engineering Continues Relationship with RCR, Jesse Love for 2025". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 31, 2024.
- ^ "Austin Hill signs multi-year extension to remain at Richard Childress Racing". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 17, 2023. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b "Harrison Burton joins AM Racing for 2025 Xfinity campaign". NASCAR. September 20, 2024. Retrieved September 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Spencer, Reid; Cain, Holly (July 20, 2024). "Cole Custer will return to Cup Series, pilot Haas Factory Team Ford in 2025". NASCAR. Retrieved August 22, 2024.
- ^ a b c d "Sheldon Creed, Sam Mayer moving to Haas Factory Team for 2025 Xfinity Series season". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 17, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ a b Srigley, Joseph (October 21, 2024). "William Sawalich Added to 2025 Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series Lineup". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved October 21, 2024.
- ^ a b Rutherford, Kevin (September 3, 2024). "Brandon Jones Back at JGR in 2025". Frontstretch. Retrieved September 4, 2024.
- ^ a b "XFINITY: Taylor Gray to Race Full-Time for Joe Gibbs Racing in 2025". Racing America On SI. Sports Illustrated. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Ty Gibbs to be Listed Owner of No. 54 Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Car in 2025". Racing America On SI. Sports Illustrated. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 16, 2024.
- ^ "Taylor Gray joins Joe Gibbs Racing Xfinity Series lineup full-time in 2025". NASCAR. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 24, 2024.
- ^ Christie, Toby (November 27, 2024). "Scott Osteen Joins Joey Gase Motorsports as Co-Owner in 2025". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved November 27, 2024.
- ^ a b "Scott Osteen joins Joey Gase Motorsports as part owner". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media, LLC. November 27, 2024. Retrieved December 5, 2024.
- ^ Srigley, Joseph (December 6, 2024). "Blaine Perkins, Jeb Burton to Drive for Jordan Anderson Racing in 2025". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
- ^ Srigley, Joseph (November 14, 2024). "Parker Retzlaff Will Not Return to Jordan Anderson Racing in 2025". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved November 17, 2024.
- ^ "Parker Kligerman not returning to Big Machine Racing in 2025, not pursuing full-time rides". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. September 12, 2024. Retrieved September 12, 2024.
- ^ "Gene Haas to continue NASCAR involvement with two Xfinity teams and will retain one Cup charter". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. June 20, 2024. Retrieved August 20, 2024.
- ^ "NASCAR reveals milestone 2025 Cup Series schedule, complete with international flair, return to roots". NASCAR. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ a b "NASCAR announces start times and networks for 2025". Nascar. Retrieved November 14, 2024.
- ^ "NASCAR ready to announce Mexico City on 2025 Cup and Xfinity schedule". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 26, 2024. Retrieved August 28, 2024.
- ^ Srigley, Joseph (August 29, 2024). "Rockingham Speedway to Host Xfinity, Truck Series Events on Easter Weekend". TobyChristie.com. Retrieved August 29, 2024.
- ^ "Gateway returns to Xfinity Series schedule for first time in 15 years". Jayski's Silly Season Site. NASCAR Digital Media. August 29, 2024. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Stumpf, Stehphen (August 29, 2024). "4 Burning Questions: Reviewing NASCAR's 2025 Schedules". Frontstretch.com. Retrieved August 31, 2024.