NASCAR Shocking Xfinity Lineup! Atlanta Race Starters, TV Plan

NASCAR Shocking Xfinity Lineup: Richard Childress Racing is on a roll, going 2-for-2 in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Jesse Hill and Austin Hill have once again claimed the top two spots in qualifying for the upcoming RAPTOR King of Tough 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway, echoing their positions from the season opener.

Jesse Hill, fresh off his victory at the 2024 Xfinity Series opener at Daytona, secured the pole position with an impressive lap of 173.935 mph. Right beside him on the front row is Austin Hill, clocking in at 173.706 mph.

Here’s the rundown for the Xfinity Atlanta schedule for 2024:

• Scheduled Green Flag Time: 4 p.m. CT on Saturday
• Track: Atlanta Motor Speedway, a 1.54-mile quad-oval in Hampton, Georgia
• Race Length: 163 laps, covering 251.02 miles
• TV Coverage: Catch it on Fox Sports 1
• Radio: Listen in on the Motor Racing Network and SiriusXM

Let’s take a look at the starting lineup for the RAPTOR King of Tough 250:

Row 1:

1. Jesse Hill, No. 2 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet
2. Austin Hill, No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet

Row 2:

1.  3. John Hunter Nemechek, No. 20 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota
2. Riley Herbst, No. 98 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford

Row 3: 

1. 5. Parker Kligerman, No. 48 Big Machine Racing Chevrolet
2. Sam Mayer, No. 1 JR Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 4: 

1. 7. A.J. Allmendinger, No. 16 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
2. Ryan Truex, No. 19 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 5: 

1. 9. Justin Allgaier, No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet
2. Sheldon Creed, No. 18 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 6: 

1. 11. Cole Custer, No. 00 Stewart-Haas Racing Ford
2. Chandler Smith, No. 81 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 7: 

1. 13. Shane Van Gisbergen, No. 97 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet
2. Sammy Smith, No. 8 Joe Gibbs Racing Toyota

Row 8: 

1. 15. Anthony Alfredo, No. 5 Our Motorsports Chevrolet
2. Josh Williams, No. 11 Kaulig Racing Chevrolet

Row 9: 

1. 17. Kyle Weatherman, No. 91 DGM Racing Chevrolet
2. Brandon Jones, No. 9 JR Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 10:

1. 19. Hailie Deegan, No. 15 AM Racing Ford
2. Ryan Sieg, No. 39 RSS Racing Ford

Row 11: 

1. 21. B.J. McLeod, No. 78 B.J. McLeod Motorsports Chevrolet
2. Jeffrey Earnhardt, No. 26 Sam Hunt Racing Toyota

Row 12: 

1. 23. Jeremy Clements, No. 51 Jeremy Clements Racing Chevrolet
2. Parker Retzlaff, No. 31 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet

Row 13: 

1. 25. Jeb Burton, No. 27 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet
2. Kyle Sieg, No. 28 RSS Racing Ford

Row 14: 

1. 27. C.J. McLaughlin, No. 38 RSS Racing Ford
2. Blaine Perkins, No. 29 RSS Racing Ford

Row 15: 

1. 29. Dawson Cram, No. 4 JD Motorsports Chevrolet
2. Brennan Poole, No. 44 Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet

Row 16: 

1. 31. Nick Leitz, No. 92 DGM Racing Chevrolet
2. Garrett Smithley, No. 6 JD Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 17: 

1. 33. Joey Gase, No. 35 Joey Gase Motorsports Ford
2. Ryan Ellis, No. 43 Alpha Prime Racing Chevrolet

Row 18: 

1. 35. Leland Honeyman, No. 42
2. J.J. Yeley, No. 14 No. 42 Young’s Motorsports Chevrolet

Row 19: 

1. 37. Patrick Emerling, No. 07 SS Green Light Racing Ford
2. Jordan Anderson, No. 32 Jordan Anderson Racing Chevrolet

Get ready for an exciting race at Atlanta Motor Speedway as these drivers battle it out for victory!

News in Brief

“Richard Childress Racing Dominates Xfinity Series: Jesse Hill secures pole position at 173.935 mph for the RAPTOR King of Tough 250 at Atlanta Motor Speedway. Austin Hill joins on the front row at 173.706 mph. The lineup features top contenders, including John Hunter Nemechek, Riley Herbst, and Parker Kligerman. Scheduled for 163 laps covering 251.02 miles, the race kicks off at 4 p.m. CT on Saturday. Tune in on Fox Sports 1 for the action-packed event at the 1.54-mile quad-oval track. The starting lineup showcases a competitive field, setting the stage for an exhilarating race at Atlanta Motor Speedway.”

Q. How much does it cost to race Xfinity Series?

A. According to Deegan, if you’re eyeing a ride with a top-tier Truck Series team, you better have about $2 million burning a hole in your pocket each year. Now, if you’re dreaming of that prime spot in the Xfinity Series, dig a little deeper – we’re talking about shelling out around $4-5 million annually. Racing dreams don’t come cheap, folks.

Q. Is the Xfinity race on TV?

A. Rev up your engines, race fans! The NASCAR Xfinity Series season opener is hitting the airwaves on FOX Sports 1 – that’s right, nationally broadcast for all you speed enthusiasts. Can’t make it to the TV? No worries, catch the action on the FOX Sports app or give FUBO a spin. And here’s a little bonus – FUBO is throwing in a free trial for those thinking about jumping into the subscription lane. Get ready for some high-speed excitement!

Q. What channel is the race on Xfinity?

A. Tune in at 9 p.m., folks, because FS1 is bringing you the race action. And hey, if you’re more of a streamer, no sweat – just fire up the Fox Sports app and catch every lap of the excitement. It’s race time, and FS1 has you covered!

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