Both first-timers and veterans will compete for a title in 2023 in the Xfinity Series in 2023 with only one thing for certain. There will be a first-time NASCAR Champion this time around at Phoenix.

Representation

The Round of 4 in the Xfinity Series in 2023 will have representation from all 3 manufacturers as well as 3 different teams. Cole Custer for Stewart-Haas Racing with Ford. Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer for Junior Motorsports and Chevrolet. Last but not least is John Hunter Nemechek for Joe Gibbs Racing and Toyota.

Chevrolet has won 0 Xfinity titles at Phoenix
Toyota has won 2 Xfinity titles at Phoenix
Ford has won 1 Xfinity title at Phoenix

Championship Expertise

John Hunter Nemechek and Sam Mayer are making their first Xfinity Series Round of 4 appearances at Phoenix.
Cole Custer will make his 3rd Round of 4 showing after his 2 seasons in Cup meaning he’s going 3 in a row. Justin Allgaier is making his 6th Round of 4 appearance.

Age

Sam Mayer is the baby of the group at 20 years old
Cole Custer is 25
John Hunter Nemechek is 26
Justin Allgaier is by far the oldest in the Round of 4 at 37

Best Finishes at Phoenix (Since 2020)

Sam Mayer: 13th in 2021
Justin Allgaier: 3rd in 2022
John Hunter Nemechek: 6th in 2021
Cole Custer: No starts, but best career finish is 2nd in 2019

Best Championship Standing (Since 2020)

Sam Mayer: 7th 2022
Justin Allgaier: 2nd 2020
John Hunter Nemechek: N/A
Cole Custer: N/A

Most Laps Led at Phoenix Championship Race

John Hunter Nemechek: 2021: 39
Justin Allgaier: 2020: 76, 2021: 0, 2022: 26
Sam Mayer: N/A
Cole Custer: N/A