The Andy’s Frozen Custard 300, the 12th race of the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, is set to take place on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Texas Motor Speedway. The race will cover 300 miles across 200 laps, with the green flag dropping at 2:00 p.m. ET.
Texas Motor Speedway, a 1.5-mile quad-oval track, is known for its high-speed racing and strategic battles. The track features 20 degrees of banking in Turns 1 & 2, 24 degrees in Turns 3 & 4, and five degrees on the straightaways, making it a challenging venue for drivers.
Race Format & Prize Purse
- Total Laps: 200
- Stage Cautions: Lap 45 & Lap 90
- Total Prize Purse: $1,651,939
- Broadcast: CW Network, PRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
Drivers to Watch
Sam Mayer (JR Motorsports) – Defending Champion
Mayer won last year’s Andy’s Frozen Custard 300 in a thrilling finish, edging out Ryan Sieg by 0.002 seconds, the second-closest margin in series history. He enters this race as one of the favorites, looking to defend his title.
Justin Allgaier (JR Motorsports) – Series Leader
Allgaier leads the Xfinity Series standings with 449 points and is the betting favorite at +200 odds to win. His experience at Texas and strong season performance make him a top contender.
Austin Hill (Richard Childress Racing)
Hill has been dominant on intermediate tracks, making him a strong candidate for victory. He holds +800 odds to win this weekend.
Connor Zilisch (JR Motorsports) – Rookie Sensation
Zilisch has been impressive in his rookie season, but he will miss this race due to a lower back injury sustained at Talladega. Kyle Larson will substitute for him.
Riley Herbst (Joe Gibbs Racing)
Herbst has had eight starts at Texas, posting one top-five and two top-10 finishes. He will be competing in both the Xfinity Series and Cup Series this weekend.
Harrison Burton (AM Racing)
Burton returns to Texas, where he won in 2020 while driving for Joe Gibbs Racing. He will pilot the No. 25 Ford Mustang for AM Racing.
Qualifying Order & Race Strategy
The qualifying order has been announced, with Dawson Cram leading Group A and rookie Connor Zilisch topping Group B.
Key Race Strategies:
- Tire Management – Texas Motor Speedway’s surface is abrasive, making tire wear a crucial factor.
- Drafting & Aerodynamics – The high-speed nature of the track means drafting will play a significant role.
- Pit Strategy – Teams will need to balance fuel efficiency and tire changes to gain an advantage.
- Late-Race Restarts – Texas has seen dramatic finishes, making late-race restarts critical.
Driver Odds
Kyle Larson – 125
Justin Allgaier + 340
Sam Mayer + 1100
Jesse Love + 1200
Sheldon Creed + 1400
Sammy Smith + 1400
Riley Herbst + 1400
Austin Hill + 1500
Brandon Jones + 2000
Carson Kvapil + 2500
Taylor Gray + 2500
Ryan Sieg + 2500
Nicholas Sanchez + 5000
Corey Day + 5500
Christian Eckes + 5500
Harrison Burton + 8000
William Sawalich + 13000
Daniel Dye + 13000
Dean Thompson + 20000
Jeb Burton + 25000
Parker Retzlaff + 30000
Matt DiBenedetto + 40000
Kyle Sieg + 40000
Josh Williams + 40000
Jeremy Clements + 40000
Brennan Poole + 40000
Anthony Alfredo + 40000
Blaine Perkins + 50000
Ryan Ellis + 80000
Kris Wright + 80000
Nick Leitz + 100000
Mason Massey + 100000
Mason Maggio + 100000
Leland Honeyman Jr. + 100000
Katherine Legge + 100000
Josh Bilicki + 100000
Joey Gase + 100000
Garrett Smithley + 100000
Dawson Cram + 100000
CJ McLaughlin + 100000
Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Friday, May 2, 2025
