JR Motorsports celebrated a monumental achievement today in Mooresville, North Carolina, earning their 100th win in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. This historic feat places the team as only the fourth organization in the series to accomplish 100 victories, underscoring their significant role in the sport’s evolving legacy and moving them closer to overtaking Richard Childress Racing for third place on the all-time wins list.
Historic 100th Victory Propels JR Motorsports in All-Time Rankings
With Connor Zilisch taking the checkered flag after a dramatic race finish, JR Motorsports topped the century mark for NASCAR Xfinity Series wins. The young driver’s performance—his third straight win and sixth overall, all with JR Motorsports—secured their spot just one victory behind Richard Childress Racing, and only Roush Fenway Racing and Joe Gibbs Racing have more wins in series history. Zilisch outpaced former JRM driver Sam Mayer in a tight, action-packed final three laps, capturing the storied milestone in front of an enthusiastic crowd at the legendary “yard of bricks.”
The Road to Victory: Significant Wins in JRM History
JR Motorsports’ path to 100 victories featured standout moments from a host of talented drivers. The journey began on March 1, 2008, when NASCAR Hall of Famer Mark Martin claimed the inaugural victory for JRM at Las Vegas Motor Speedway, leading 81 laps in his Delphi-sponsored Chevrolet. This set the tone for years of competitive success and iconic race moments to come.
Brad Keselowski’s debut win for JRM, also in 2008, took place at Nashville Superspeedway. Outpacing David Stremme, Keselowski’s win marked not only a personal milestone but also brought in U.S. Navy as a notable new sponsor, expanding the team’s profile and reach.
One of JRM’s most thrilling early triumphs came courtesy of Regan Smith at the 2014 Daytona International Speedway season opener, where he edged out Brad Keselowski by a razor-thin 0.013 seconds. Smith’s victory ended a significant winless drought for the team and set the stage for a breakout year. That season, Chase Elliott achieved three victories, helping secure the team’s first NASCAR Xfinity Series championship.
In 2015, Chase Elliott reached another milestone for JRM by notching the team’s 25th win at Richmond Raceway—a moment made even more notable as it also marked Chevrolet’s 400th NXS victory, adding yet another historical footnote to JRM’s achievements.
Dale Earnhardt Jr. and Notable Owner Triumphs
Team co-owner Dale Earnhardt Jr. made a particularly memorable contribution to JRM’s legacy in 2016. Returning to Richmond, one of his favorite venues, Earnhardt Jr. captured his first win as a driver for JR Motorsports behind the wheel of the No. 88 Hellmann’s/Blessings in a Backpack Chevrolet. This victory saw Earnhardt Jr. in dominant form, leading 128 of 149 laps. Importantly, the race also helped raise funds for children experiencing food insecurity, with support from The Dale Jr. Foundation and Hellmann’s.
Young Stars Cement Key Moments for JR Motorsports
New talent consistently delivered pivotal wins for JRM. In 2018, Tyler Reddick joined the roster and immediately made history at Daytona by finishing a mere .0004 seconds ahead of teammate Elliott Sadler—the closest finish in series history. Reddick built on this momentum that year by winning the winner-take-all Playoff finale at Homestead-Miami Speedway, clinching JRM’s third NXS championship.
Justin Allgaier, a mainstay with JRM since 2016, played a huge role by securing the organization‘s 50th victory at Richmond during the unusual pandemic era of 2020. Allgaier achieved victory twice that weekend, first with a FilterTime-sponsored Chevrolet and again the next day in a BRANDT Professional Agriculture Camaro. To date, Allgaier holds the record for the most JRM wins—25, including three from the current season.
Exceptional Streaks and Surges Define Recent Years
Noah Gragson became a fixture in JRM’s success, racking up 13 wins and securing his place in the Championship 4 in consecutive years, 2021 and 2022. His most spectacular performance came with four back-to-back triumphs in 2022, starting with a hard-fought win at the “Track Too Tough to Tame,” Darlington Raceway, followed by victories at Kansas Speedway, Bristol Motor Speedway, and culminating in a dominant showing at Texas Motor Speedway. Gragson’s winning streak energized the team and kept them in championship contention.
Landmark 75th Win Signals Growing Momentum
The road to 100 wins accelerated in 2023, when Sam Mayer delivered JRM’s 75th victory at his hometown track, Road America. In that race, Mayer led only the final two laps but claimed his inaugural NASCAR Xfinity Series win. He quickly followed this by surging from behind to win at Watkins Glen three races later and then triumphed on the Charlotte Roval, showing versatility on both ovals and road courses. Mayer ended his season campaign by outpacing Riley Herbst at Homestead-Miami Speedway, winning his first oval race and earning a chance to compete in the Championship 4 at Phoenix.
What the Milestone Means for JR Motorsports and NASCAR
With 100 NASCAR Xfinity Series victories, JR Motorsports joins the elite ranks of organizations that have shaped the landscape of the sport. Notable drivers such as Mark Martin, Brad Keselowski, Regan Smith, Chase Elliott, Dale Earnhardt Jr., Tyler Reddick, Justin Allgaier, Noah Gragson, Sam Mayer, and Connor Zilisch have all contributed to this achievement. As the team approaches the next all-time ranking milestone, their momentum and spirit set a powerful example within the world of NASCAR.
The accomplishment is a testament to years of teamwork, innovation, and competitive drive, marking JR Motorsports as a perennial contender in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With just one more victory needed to tie Richard Childress Racing for third on the all-time list, anticipation around the team’s future grows, suggesting that more milestones for JR Motorsports NASCAR Xfinity Series wins are just around the corner.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. What is the Xfinity series?
A. The NASCAR Xfinity Series (NXS) is a car racing event featuring stock cars that is managed by NASCAR.
Q. How does the Xfinity series work?
A. Throughout this season, each racing manufacturer has been collecting points over 33 races. At the end of the season, the Manufacturer’s Championship is given to the winner. The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs feature 12 drivers who compete in three rounds during the last seven races.
