“I’m not planning on racing next year,” Earnhardt said of the Xfinity Series. “I’ll be foolish to say I’m never going to run again because I don’t know well enough to stay away from it, and I’ll probably miss it next year and be absolutely willing to sign up for anything that might be beneficial to JR Motorsports.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol will be broadcast nationally on the CW Network. Streaming options for the race include FUBO in limited markets nationwide, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Feb. 19: United Rentals 300, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Austin Hill)

The NASCAR Xfinity and Cup Series are both on track Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway. The Xfinity Series will practice and qualify ahead of its race Friday night — the final race of the regular season. Dale Earnhardt Jr. makes his return to the series. This is his first Xfinity race since last year.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff field was set after Friday's Food City 300 at Bristol, with Cole Custer winning the race and the regular season points title. But Justin Allgaier comes into the first playoff race as the playoff points leader, 27 points ahead of the cutoff line.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series features the sport's future stars often competing side-by-side against NASCAR's biggest names.

Harrison Burton will drive full-time in the Xfinity Series for AM Racing in 2025, the team announced. Burton, who faces elimination in Saturday night's Cup playoff race at Bristol, stays in the Ford camp with the move.

Harrison Burton confirms a new contract for the 2025 season after parting ways with Wood Brothers Racing exit at the end of the year.

Harrison Burton will return to the Nascar Xfinity Series in 2025 after a three-year stint in the Cup Series. He will compete for AM Racing as he changes course.