Xfinity Series Preview: 2024 Pennzoil 250 (Indianapolis Motor Speedway)
Cole Custer stands as the top contender for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250, given his consistent season performance and strong stats on long tracks.
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The upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway will see several drivers who have shown strong performances both at similar tracks and throughout the current season.
Cole Custer enters this race with solid season stats, having accumulated 673 points over 18 starts with 14 top 10 finishes and 8 top 5 finishes. His average finish position (AFP) is 8.72, indicating strong race completion throughout the season. His performance on long tracks in the NextGen era further points to his potential, showcasing an AFP of 14.67 and a cPOMS rank of 3.45.
Austin Hill has shown prowess this season with 659 points, 2 wins, and an AFP of 9.39. When examining his performance on similar long tracks, Austin Hill has demonstrated consistency, with an AFP of 9.29 and a competitive cPOMS rank of 3.70.
Chandler Smith comes into this race with 620 points, including 2 wins and 10 top 10 finishes out of 18 starts. His season AFP stands at 12.06. On similar long tracks, his AFP is notably higher at 14.75, suggesting he may face more challenges on such tracks. However, his NextGen stats, with a cPOMS rank of 4.49, reflect a robust racecraft.
AJ Allmendinger, having accumulated 557 points without any wins this season, holds an AFP of 12.94, and has shown strong segment positions with 9 top 10 finishes. His performance on long tracks sees a significant improvement in AFP to 6.00, alongside a favorable cPOMS rank of 3.54.
Sam Mayer, with 469 points this season and 2 wins, holds an AFP of 16.44. His stats on similar tracks show a comparable AFP of 9.14 and a top-tier cPOMS rank of 4.40, indicating competitive potential on this track type.
Riley Herbst has demonstrated persistent performance with 548 points and 3 top 5 finishes this season, featuring an AFP of 14.72. On similar long tracks, he maintains a competitive AFP of 8.29 and a solid cPOMS rank of 3.61.
Sheldon Creed, while having no wins and 498 points this season, shows competitive stats with an AFP of 14.50. His performance on similar tracks shows a slightly less favorable AFP of 14.00, complemented by a cPOMS rank of 3.49.
Despite Ryan Sieg's relatively lower performance with 441 points and 4 top 10 finishes, his consistency throughout the season results in an AFP of 15.33. His performance on long tracks shows an AFP of 14.43 and a cPOMS rank of 3.83, indicating his potential in maintaining competitive positioning.
John Hunter Nemechek, with 10 starts this season, has gathered 2 wins and holds an AFP of 15.90. On long tracks, his AFP slightly improves to 13.25, supported by a robust cPOMS rank of 4.09.
Parker Kligerman, holding 499 points without securing any wins, has an AFP of 13.78 for the season. His performance on long tracks is commendable with an AFP of 8.75, complemented by a strong cPOMS of 4.65.
Anthony Alfredo, who has accumulated 366 points but without reaching the top tier, and his performance on long tracks reveals a comparable AFP to his season AFP, underlining room for potential improvement on similar tracks.
Jeremy Clements, who has gathered 252 points this season, has an AFP of 23.11. While his performance on long tracks reveals an AFP of 24.14, his cPOMS rank of 2.54 suggests opportunities for upward movement.
These drivers will be pivotal to watch as they tackle the 2.5-mile Indianapolis Motor Speedway, leveraging their season-long form and historical performances on similar track types.