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Oct 26, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill (21) celebrates after winning the Credit One NASCAR AMEX Credit Card 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Oct 26, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; Xfinity Series driver Austin Hill (21) celebrates after winning the Credit One NASCAR AMEX Credit Card 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Austin Hill is typically known for his drafting ability, not for closing out races at Homestead, but that's what he did on Saturday night and in the process, he locked up a NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship 4 berth.

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Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Scuderia Ferrari driver Carlos Sainz (55) of Team Spain walks through the track entrance before the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (right) talks with Formula 1 Team driver Lando Norris (left) of Team Great Britain after the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oct 26, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; Craftsman Truck Series driver Grant Enfinger (9) crosses the start/finish line to win the Baptist Health 200 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (1) of Team Netherlands looks on after the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oct 26, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Joey Logano (22) during practice for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

Oct 26, 2024; Homestead, Florida, USA; NASCAR Cup Series driver Tyler Reddick (45) during practice for the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-Imagn Images

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen talks to team mates at the starting grid at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Aaron E. Martinez-Imagn Images

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McLaren Formula 1 Team driver Lando Norris of Team Great Britain drives in Practice Session 1 at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas Friday October 18, 2024.

May 5, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; RB racing driver Yuki Tsunoda (22) walks into the F1 Village before the F1 Miami Grand Prix at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: Peter Casey-Imagn Images

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Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; BWT Alpine F1 Team driver Esteban Ocon (31) of Team France spins out on turn one during the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Mercedes AMG Petronas F1 Team driver Lewis Hamilton (44) of Team Great Britain speaks to the crowd during a fan forum before the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Justin Allgaier will return to JR Motorsports in the NASCAR Xfinity Series in 2025 and 2026, driving the No. 7 Chevrolet for JR Motorsports, inking a multi-year deal with sponsor BRANDT.

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Oct 19, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Oracle Red Bull Racing driver Max Verstappen (right) talks with Formula 1 Team driver Lando Norris (left) of Team Great Britain after the Sprint Race in the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Oct 18, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Visa Cash App RB Formula One Team driver Yuki Tsunoda (22) of Team Japan walks through the paddock area before practice for the 2024 US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Williams Racing driver Franco Colapinto walks the paddock at the Formula 1 Pirelli United States Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas on Friday, Oct. 18, 2024.

Oct 20, 2024; Austin, Texas, USA; Aston Martin Aramco F1 Team driver Fernando Alonso (14) of Team Spain walks through the track entrance before the 2024 Formula One US Grand Prix at Circuit of the Americas. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images

Just three races remain for the NASCAR Cup Series season, which continues Sunday with the Straight Talk Wireless 400 at Homestead-Miami Speedway.

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May 3, 2024; Miami Gardens, Florida, USA; McLaren driver Lando Norris (4) races out of turn 17 during F1 Sprint Qualifying at Miami International Autodrome. Mandatory Credit: John David Mercer-Imagn Images