Preview: Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway

4/17/2024

Brandon Jones Justin Allgaier News Sam Mayer Sammy Smith Talladega Superspeedway

JR Motorsports will try for two NASCAR Xfinity Series victories in a row this weekend, taking on the tall, tall banks of Talladega Motor Speedway in the Ag-Pro 300.

TRACK -- Talladega Superspeedway (2.66 mile superspeedway)
NXS RACE -- Ag-Pro 300 (113 laps / 300.58 miles)
TUNE IN -- FOX, MRN, SiriusXM Channel 90 at 4:00 p.m. (EST)

Sam Mayer: "It's definitely a relief heading to Talladega with a win in our pocket. The momentum is on our side right now and hopefully we can keep that going this weekend. Talladega is for sure a challenging track, but I know that Mardy (Lindley, crew chief) and all the guys on this team will give me a really strong car capable of running up front. I'm ready to go to work with my teammates and see what we can do. It's going to be a fun weekend for sure.”

Justin Allgaier: "Talladega is such a unique, unpredictable place. You have to be on your toes every lap and be ready to expect the unexpected at every turn. JR Motorsports has always had a really strong superspeedway program and I know that that will be the case once again this weekend with our BRANDT Professional Agriculture Chevrolet.  Hopefully we can run a smooth, clean race and work well with our JRM teammates to be up front and fighting for the win in the end."

Sammy Smith: "Once again we added to our top-10 finish stat this past Saturday in Texas. It's making me even more hungry for that first win with my No. 8 JR Motorsports team. I'm happy to showcase Pilot Flying J's Cold Brew flavors on National Cold Brew Day and hopefully further celebrate with a win."

Brandon Jones: "JR Motorsports always brings fast cars to superspeedways and this No. 9 team has been working hard to make sure we keep up that standard. I am so thankful to have Menards and Criterion Appliances on my car this weekend and I hope we are able to avoid the mess and put ourselves in contention for the win when it is all said and done."

  • Sam Mayer enters this weekend's event at Talladega Superspeedway as the most recent winner in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, having scored the win in a dramatic photo finish last week at Texas Motor Speedway.
  • In four previous starts at Talladega in the NXS, Mayer has earned a best finish of second, coming in the fall of 2022.
  • Overall, on tracks greater than two miles in length, Mayer has recorded a combined total of four top-fives and six top-10s in 18 career starts.
  • This weekend at Talladega marks the first race of the year for First Bank of Alabama on board the No. 1 Chevrolet.
  • Justin Allgaier heads to Talladega this weekend on the cusp of history, as the JRM driver looks to claim sole possession of first in the NXS record books in career top-10 finishes. Allgaier is currently tied with Kyle Busch for the top spot as the pair each have 266 career top-10s in the NXS.
  • In 16 career NXS starts at the high-banked superspeedway, Allgaier has scored four top-fives and seven top-10s, with a best finish of second coming in this event in 2016.
  • Allgaier is a previous winner on a drafting track in the NXS, having gone to Victory Lane in a photo finish last fall at Daytona International Speedway.
  • Brandon Jones has made 11 starts at NASCAR’s largest oval track, Talladega, and has recorded three top-five and four top-10 finishes. The 27-year-old’s best finish of second came during the 2018 and 2021 seasons.
  • At speedways greater than 2 miles, Jones has recorded 54 starts which includes eight top- fives and 24 top-10s.
  • The Atlanta, Ga., native currently sits 12th in the NXS driver standings, 141 markers behind the series leader.
  • Criterion Appliances will adorn the hood of Jones' No. 9 Chevrolet this weekend. This will be the first appearance for the brand on the hood at Talladega.

JRM Team Updates

  • JR Motorsports at Talladega Superspeedway: JR Motorsports has competed at Talladega Superspeedway a combined 65 times with the NXS. In those starts at the 2.66-mile superspeedway, the organization has recorded three wins, 18 top-fives and 32 top-10s, with an average finish of 14.8. 
  • Souvenir Rig: JRM drivers Sam Mayer, Justin Allgaier, Sammy Smith and Brandon Jones will be signing autographs at the JR Motorsports / Legacy MC souvenir rig on Saturday, April 20 from 12:30 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. CT.

 

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XFINITY Series Schedule

  • April 20 04:00 PM ET
    Ag-Pro 300Talladega Superspeedway
  • April 27 01:30 PM ET
    A-GAME 200Dover International Speedway
  • May 11 01:30 PM ET
    NXS Spring Race at DarlingtonDarlington Raceway
  • May 25 01:00 PM ET
    NXS Spring Race at CharlotteCharlotte Motor Speedway
  • June 1 04:30 PM ET
    Pacific Office Automation 147Portland International Raceway

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