Justin Allgaier kicked off his 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff run with a statement, nabbing the pole position at Las Vegas Motor Speedway for the Focused Health 302. Setting a blazing lap at 179.063 mph, it was his 12th career Xfinity pole and first at Vegas in 23 races. This was a fitting start for the defending series champion, aiming for another title.

Starting on the front row alongside his JR Motorsports teammate Connor Zilisch, Allgaier was primed to translate qualifying speed into playoff momentum. Yet what followed the pole win underscored the fierce competitiveness and tension that playoff racing breeds. In a post-race interview with Bob Pockrass, Allgaier was candid about the aggressive and sometimes reckless tactics emerging during the race.

Justin Allgaier slams reckless

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