The NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 is set to take place on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the iconic Talladega Superspeedway in Lincoln, Alabama. This race marks the 11th event of the 2025 Xfinity Series season and promises high-speed thrills, strategic battles, and the unpredictability that Talladega is famous for.
Track Overview:
Talladega Superspeedway is the largest oval on the NASCAR schedule, spanning 2.66 miles with 33 degrees of banking in the corners. Known for its high-speed pack racing and the infamous “Big One” crashes, the track challenges drivers to master drafting techniques and situational awareness. The Ag-Pro 300 will cover 113 laps, totaling 300.58 miles, with stage cautions displayed on laps 25 and 50, followed by a 63-lap run to the checkered flag.
Championship Standings:
Heading into Talladega, Justin Allgaier leads the Xfinity Series points standings with 411 points, followed by Sam Mayer (324 points) and Austin Hill (311 points). Jesse Love, last year’s winner at Talladega, sits in fourth place with 288 points.
Drivers to Watch:
- Austin Hill: The favorite to win this year’s Ag-Pro 300, Hill has consistently performed well on superspeedways and is known for his drafting expertise.
- Jesse Love: The defending winner of the Ag-Pro 300, Love aims to replicate his success and climb higher in the standings.
- Justin Allgaier: The current points leader, Allgaier’s experience and consistency make him a strong contender.
- Sam Mayer: Mayer has shown promise this season and will look to capitalize on his position in the standings.
- Sheldon Creed: Creed’s aggressive style and ability to navigate pack racing could make him a dark horse in this event.
Race Format and Strategy:
The Ag-Pro 300 is a test of tactics, precision, and endurance. Drivers must navigate the challenges of pack racing while avoiding the multi-car pileups that Talladega is notorious for. The race’s format emphasizes the importance of stage points, with the first two stages providing opportunities to gain valuable championship points. Teams will need to balance aggression with caution, as the final 63-lap run to the finish often determines the outcome.
2025 Ag-Pro 300 Driver Odds
Driver Odds
Austin Hill + 280
Jesse Love + 550
Aric Almirola + 1100
Sheldon Creed + 1200
Justin Allgaier + 1200
Connor Zilisch + 1200
Sammy Smith + 1400
Carson Kvapil + 1600
Sam Mayer + 1800
Taylor Gray + 2000
Ryan Sieg + 2000
Christian Eckes + 2000
Nicholas Sanchez + 2200
Brandon Jones + 2200
William Sawalich + 2800
Harrison Burton + 3000
Parker Retzlaff + 3500
Josh Williams + 3500
Anthony Alfredo + 3500
Jeb Burton + 4000
Daniel Dye + 4000
Matt DiBenedetto + 5000
Dean Thompson + 5000
Jeremy Clements + 6000
Jake Garcia + 6000
Brennan Poole + 7000
Jeffrey Earnhardt + 8000
Austin Green + 10000
Blaine Perkins + 13000
Kris Wright + 15000
Ryan Ellis + 20000
Mason Maggio + 20000
Kyle Sieg + 20000
Leland Honeyman Jr. + 25000
Patrick Emerling + 40000
Katherine Legge + 40000
Joey Gase + 40000
Jesse Iwuji + 40000
Greg van Last + 40000
Garrett Smithley + 40000
Caesar Bacarella + 40000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, April 25, 2025
