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Justin Allgaier used pit strategy and a fast No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to take the lead of Saturday’s Cabo Wabo 250 at Michigan International Speedway with 16 laps of regulation remaining and …
Justin Allgaier utilized a clever pit strategy and a speedy No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet to seize the lead at Michigan International Speedway’s Cabo Wabo 250, holding off the competition through two laps of overtime until a caution ended the race due to a mid-field accident. Allgaier’s strategic pit stop for fuel, taken seven laps later than the other front-runners, allowed him to progressively overtake each car and secure the lead, ultimately claiming victory as Kyle Sieg’s car flipped end-over-end after a late-race incident. Crossing the finish line just ahead of drivers like Sheldon Creed and John Hunter Nemechek, Allgaier’s win marked his 25th career victory, propelling him to 10th on the NASCAR Xfinity Series’ all-time win list, surpassing his team owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. The day’s challenging conditions, including a brief rain shower, did not hinder Allgaier’s performance as he confidently passed his teammate Sammy Smith on the restart and held off competitors for his second win of the season. Despite finishing as runner-up, Creed’s impressive performance included leading laps and signing a multi-year contract with the Haas Factory Team for next season, setting the stage for an exciting continuation of the race season.
