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Part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver Aric Almirola ran down Playoff leader Cole Custer in the closing laps of Saturday’s Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway and pulled away for his second victo…
Aric Almirola, a part-time NASCAR Xfinity Series driver, won his second victory of the season at the Kansas Lottery 300 by overtaking Playoff leader Cole Custer in the closing laps at Kansas Speedway. Almirola’s win marked his first victory at the 1.5-mile track and the sixth of his career. Despite facing challenges like a cut tire and a slow pit stop, Almirola capitalized on a crucial caution period to secure the victory. Several controversial post-race conversations ensued among Playoff contenders, including Custer vowing revenge against Chandler Smith for their on-track incident. The race also saw non-Playoff driver Connor Zilisch finishing fourth and Sheldon Creed improving his Playoff standings position with a top-five finish. Pole winner Brandon Jones and other Playoff drivers like Austin Hill and Jesse Love also had noteworthy performances, setting the stage for the upcoming Playoff race at Talladega.
