Xfinity Series Performance Cup: Chevrolet has secured the 2023 Bill France Performance Cup in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with just two races left in the season. JRM Motorsports’ Sam Mayer clinched the series’ second race of the Round of Eight at Homestead-Miami Speedway, delivering Chevrolet its 25th Bill France Performance Cup.
Since its debut in 2013, the Chevrolet Camaro has become the flagship vehicle in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This victory marks its ninth title in the series, and 2023 represents its seventh consecutive championship-winning season.
Jim Campbell, General Motors U.S. Vice President of Performance and Motorsports, expressed his gratitude, saying, “It is a tremendous honor earning the Bill France Performance Cup in the NASCAR Xfinity Series for the seventh consecutive year. Thank you to the Chevrolet drivers, crew chiefs, and teams for all of their hard work to contribute valuable points toward this special championship.
Throughout the season, seven drivers notched a combined 16 wins in the Camaro SS. Austin Hill from Richard Childress Racing and Sam Mayer from JR Motorsports led the charge with four wins each. Mayer’s teammate and fellow playoff contender Justin Allgaier secured three wins. Kaulig Racing contributed four wins with different drivers, including series rookie Chandler Smith, and Team Chevy NASCAR Cup Series drivers AJ Allmendinger and Kyle Larson. Jordan Anderson Racing celebrated its first-ever NASCAR Xfinity Series win with Jeb Burton. Team Chevy’s Sheldon Creed, Josh Berry, Daniel Hemric, Brandon Jones, and Parker Kligerman also played pivotal roles, accumulating valuable points throughout the season.
Shane Martin, GM Racing Program Manager for the NASCAR Xfinity Series, acknowledged the hard work of the Chevrolet teams, saying, “Thank you to all of the Chevrolet teams who work hard each and every week to make this Manufacturer Championship possible. Every point matters during the season to reach this accomplishment. Im very proud of the team effort and contributions made by everyone involved in this program, and look forward to racing for a Driver Championship.”
The 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season concluded with Austin Hill taking the title, leading Chevrolet to a manufacturer-leading nine playoff contenders. As the series progresses to the Round of Eight, five Team Chevy drivers remain in the title hunt. Mayer’s Homestead-Miami Speedway victory secured his spot in the Championship Four, providing him with the opportunity to compete for Chevrolet’s 22nd NASCAR Xfinity Series Driver Championship title.
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Our Reader’s Queries
What’s the difference between Xfinity and Cup Series?
The Cup Series has a four-round Chase, while the Xfinity and Truck Series use a three-round format. At the end of the first two rounds, the four drivers with the lowest season points are eliminated from the grid and Chase contention.
Who won Xfinity Championship 2023?
Cole Custer of Stewart-Haas Racing emerged victorious at Phoenix Raceway, clinching the 2023 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.
Who won the Xfinity Cup Series?
Custer has emerged victorious in the NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, fending off Allgaier in a nail-biting finish. The final restart proved to be the deciding factor, with Custer holding his nerve to clinch the title. This is a remarkable achievement for the talented driver, who has proven his mettle on the track. His victory is a testament to his skill and determination, and he is sure to be a force to be reckoned with in the future. Congratulations to Custer on this well-deserved win!
How much horsepower does a Nascar Cup car have?
The throttle body now houses restrictor plates, which have been in use in NASCAR’s Cup Series since 2015. These plates are bolted beneath the body and take the place of the old carburetors. To reduce horsepower, tapered spacers were introduced, with a 1.170-inch aluminum block decreasing power from around 850 hp (634 kW) to approximately 725 hp (541 kW) at select tracks.
