NASCAR Xfinity Series Talladega Preview and Predictions

After a rocky Rockingham post-race, the Xfinity Series heads to the biggest track in NASCAR, Talladega Superspeedway, for the Ag-Pro 300. Check out all the information about this Saturday’s Xfinity Series race.

NASCAR Xfinity Series Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Preview and Predictions

The eleventh race of the 2025 season, The Ag-Pro 300, follows the NC Education Lottery 250 at Rockingham, a race that saw Jesse Love dominate only to be disqualified in post-race inspection. The Xfinity Series heads to the site of Love’s first win for its third drafting track race of the season. Like Jesse Love in 2024 and others before him, could we see a new driver pick up their first win of their career?

READ MORE: Jesse Love DQ Leads to Sammy Smith Victory at Rockingham

Race Preview:

The Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway is a 113-lap, 301-mile race around the 2.66-mile track. Stage cautions will be displayed on laps 25 and 50, with the checkered flag flying on lap 113, a long 63-lap run to the finish. The prize money purse for this race is $1,651,939. The Goodyear tires used for this race are used at Atlanta and Daytona, with the left sides being from the Daytona races and the right from Atlanta.

The Track: Talladega Superspeedway

Talladega Superspeedway, built in 1969 by NASCAR Founder Bill France Sr., is the largest track on the NASCAR schedule at 2.66 miles in length. It has seen NASCAR’s highest speeds and worst crashes, building a reputation for its chaotic nature. With 33 degrees of banking in the corners, drivers are holding down the gas pedal for the entire lap.

The Xfinity Series has raced 37 times at Talladega. Martin Truex Jr. holds the wins record with three victories in an impressive four starts. Jeb Burton holds the record for the active drivers with two wins. The lap record is held by Joe Nemechek with a 48.695 set in 2018.

Xfinity Series Points Standings:

Here are the points standings following Rockingham:

1. Justin Allgaier: 411
2. Sam Mayer: 324
3. Austin Hill: 311
4. Jesse Love: 288
5. Carson Kvapil*: 286
6. Brandon Jones: 284
7. Connor Zilisch*: 284
8. Sammy Smith: 281
9. Ryan Sieg: 277
10. Sheldon Creed: 254

* denotes Rookie status

Drivers To Watch:

Some drivers are joining the field for the Ag-Pro 300. Jeffery Earnhardt is racing for Sam Hunt Racing, his first start in 2025. Jake Garcia is racing for RSS Racing, his first Xfinity start. Katherine Legge continues her part-time starts, and Jesse Iwuji returns to the series with DGM Racing.

I think the talk of the Xfinity Series when it comes to drafting tracks is the combination of Jesse Love and Austin Hill. The RCR Xfinity program has dominated the superspeedways in the last several years. I think Jesse Love is heading into this race with some passion. He got disqualified last Saturday and wants to get that lost win back. If you are a betting individual, I would put money on the #2 and #21 for this race.

Chevrolet has dominated this track, winning the last eleven races, and I don’t see that changing this weekend. I don’t think Toyota and Ford have the numbers to team up and put on an offensive that could beat Chevy.

How To Watch The Xfinity Series at Talladega:

Here is the schedule for the Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway:

Friday, April 25th:

• Qualifying:
  • No practice for the Xfinity Series, Qualifying is at 5:30 PM Eastern time
  • Coverage is on the CW App and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio
• The Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega:
  • 4:00 PM Eastern Time
  • Coverage is on the CW and SiriusXM NASCAR Radio

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