“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 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.

Who won the NASCAR Xfinity race at Bristol? Cole Custer is the winner, plus full NASCAR Xfinity results, running order, leaderboard at Bristol Motor Speedway.

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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 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)

Here is how fans can pick up tickets for the Driver for the Cure 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race on Oct. 12 at Charlotte Motor Speedway.