Heading into Saturday night’s Xfinity Series Championship 4 race at Phoenix Raceway, Connor Zilisch championship odds remain the highest among contenders, making him the current favorite to secure the title. Despite Zilisch taking center stage, Justin Allgaier is positioned as a strong challenger, eager to break his winless streak since the summer.
Allgaier Seeks Upset at the Season Finale
While Connor Zilisch, the regular-season champion, draws significant attention going into the final race, the focus has also shifted to Justin Allgaier, who holds the No. 2 rank in both playoffs and regular standings. Allgaier, determined to turn around a sluggish second half, boasts three wins this season but has not visited Victory Lane since May 31 at Nashville Superspeedway.
Phoenix Raceway, the 1-mile oval in the Arizona desert, could prove to be the advantage Allgaier needs. In his 30 career appearances at Phoenix, he has collected two wins, twelve finishes inside the top five, and twenty results in the top ten—evidence of his consistency at this venue. Allgaier referenced his commitment to preparing for this race at Martinsville:
We’ve been lucky enough to focus on what we’ve needed to focus on and go to Phoenix. It’s cool for me because all four cars at JR Motorsports are going back with stuff that I’ve run before. All the setups are derived from where we’ve been at, and I know the strengths and weaknesses of all the different options of what we do as a company.
– Justin Allgaier, Driver, JR Motorsports
Current Odds Favor Zilisch and Allgaier
FanDuel Sportsbook lists Connor Zilisch as the favorite to win, with odds of +240 for Saturday night’s Championship 4 race. Justin Allgaier follows close behind with odds set at +300, reflecting his high standing and potential to capture a fourth victory this season.
This season, Allgaier has reached Victory Lane three times, but the most recent triumph came in late May. Fans are buzzing with anticipation about whether he can notch a pivotal fourth win in the championship showdown.
Xfinity Series Championship Race Odds at Phoenix
The odds for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway, as posted by FanDuel Sportsbook, highlight Zilisch as the primary contender, with Allgaier just behind him among the favorites. These numbers reflect not only each driver’s recent performances, but also their strengths at similar venues throughout the season.
As the championship is decided under the lights at Phoenix, all eyes will be on Connor Zilisch and Justin Allgaier to see which driver can convert their strong season into a title. The outcome will not only define their respective legacies, but will also capture the attention of fans and teams eager for the next chapter in the Xfinity Series.
Three wins so far this year for @J_Allgaier.
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