Almirola beats Playoff drivers in Kansas

Aric Almirola, part-time driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, won the Kansas Lottery 300 on September 28, 2024. He overtook Cole Custer in the final laps, securing his second victory of the year driving the No. 20 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing.

An incident changes the outcome of the race

Chandler Smith led most of the competition, but contact with Cole Custer caused him to lose the advantage. This allowed Aric Almirola to take the opportunity and seize control in the final laps.

Almirola recovers from a track issue

Despite suffering a brush with the wall on lap 124, which caused a tire failure, Almirola managed to get back into the fight thanks to a yellow flag on lap 145. For the rest of the race, he maintained a steady pace that allowed him to overtake Custer on lap 197 and secure the victory.

Custer and Smith have a tense post-race exchange

After the race, Cole Custer expressed his frustration with Chandler Smith, who had forced him against the wall during their battle for the lead. Smith defended his move, saying he was trying to secure the victory and earn important points.

Allgaier faces a setback in the Playoffs

Justin Allgaier, one of the top-ranked drivers, had an accident on lap 70 that took him out of the race. He finished in 36th position, complicating his chances of advancing in the Playoffs.

Additional results at Kansas

Connor Zilisch, not part of the Playoffs, finished in fourth place. Meanwhile, Sheldon Creed, still in contention, finished in fifth, improving his chances in the standings.