NASCAR Xfinity Series Preview: Focused Health 250

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Race Details

Event: Focused Health 250

Series: NASCAR Xfinity Series

Date: Friday, June 27, 2025

Start Time: 7:30 PM ET

Location: EchoPark Speedway (1.54-mile quad-oval)

Laps: 163 (251 miles)

Broadcast: The CW Network (national), Fubo (streaming in select markets)

Track Overview – EchoPark Speedway

Formerly known as Atlanta Motor Speedway, EchoPark Speedway is a 1.54-mile high-banked superspeedway-style oval that was reconfigured in 2021 to promote pack racing. It now races similarly to Daytona and Talladega, with tight drafting, multi-lane action, and frequent lead changes. Since the reconfiguration, starting position has been critical—every winner has started 6th or better.

Drivers to Watch

Austin Hill – No. 21, Richard Childress Racing

Track Record: 5 wins in last 6 Xfinity races at Atlanta

Strengths: Superspeedway ace, dominant in pack racing

Outlook: The clear favorite; Hill thrives at EchoPark and will be tough to beat

Jesse Love – No. 2, Richard Childress Racing

2025 Rookie Standout: Daytona winner, strong superspeedway form

Outlook: Hill’s teammate and a rising star; expect him to challenge for the win

Aric Almirola – No. 19, Joe Gibbs Racing

Veteran Presence: Finished 3rd at EchoPark earlier this season

Crew Chief: Seth Chavka (2024 Kansas winner with Almirola)

Outlook: A savvy veteran who knows how to survive and capitalize late

William Sawalich – No. 18, Joe Gibbs Racing

Rookie Season: Top-10 finish at EchoPark in February

Background: Two-time ARCA East champion

Outlook: A dark horse with upside if he avoids trouble

Harrison Burton – No. 25, AM Racing

Return to Xfinity: Former Cup driver with experience at Atlanta

Sponsorship: DEX Imaging and NO DAYS OFF Premium Water

Outlook: Looking to regain form and push AM Racing into playoff contention

Key Stats & Trends

StatValue
Most Wins at EchoPark (since 2022)Austin Hill (5)
Pole-to-Win Conversions7 of 38 races
Winners from Top 5 Starting Spot21 of 38 races
Manufacturer Wins (since 2021)Chevrolet (6), Toyota (3)
Average Cautions (last 7 races)8 per race

Tactical Insight

Expect tight pack racing, fuel strategy, and late-race chaos. The middle lane is dominant, and restarts are critical. Drivers must balance aggression with survival, especially in the final 20 laps. Teams with superspeedway setups and drafting discipline will have the edge.

Prediction

Winner Pick: Austin Hill
Sleeper: Aric Almirola
Wildcard: William Sawalich

Driver                                                   Odds

Austin Hill                                           + 220

Jesse Love                                           + 400

Justin Allgaier                                   + 1000

Aric Almirola                                     + 1000

Connor Zilisch                                   + 1200

Christian Eckes                                  + 1500

Sheldon Creed                                  + 1600

Sammy Smith                                    + 1600

Sam Mayer                                         + 1600

Carson Kvapil                                    + 1600

Taylor Gray                                         + 2200

Ryan Sieg                                            + 2200

Nicholas Sanchez                             + 2500

Brandon Jones                                  + 2500

Daniel Dye                                          + 3000

Harrison Burton                                + 3500

William Sawalich                             + 4000

Jeb Burton                                          + 5000

Josh Williams                                    + 6000

Parker Retzlaff                                  + 7000

Matt DiBenedetto                           + 7000

Dean Thompson                               + 7000

Anthony Alfredo                              + 7000

Jeremy Clements                             + 10000

Brennan Poole                                  + 10000

Kyle Sieg                                              + 15000

Patrick Staropoli                              + 20000

Blaine Perkins                                   + 20000

Ryan Ellis                                             + 25000

Leland Honeyman Jr.                      + 25000

Nick Leitz                                            + 30000

Mason Massey                                  + 30000

Mason Maggio                                  + 30000

Kris Wright                                         + 30000

Katherine Legge                               + 30000

Joey Gase                                            + 30000

Garrett Smithley                              + 30000

CJ McLaughlin                                   + 30000

Odds Courtesy of Sports Odds Direct as of Thursday, June 26, 2025