AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 09: Michael Jordan smiles while talking to Tyler Reddick (#45 23XI Racing The Beast Unleashed Toyota) before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on November 9, 2024 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AVONDALE, AZ – NOVEMBER 09: The car of Joey Logano (#22 Team Penske Shell Pennzoil Ford) being worked on by mechanics before qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race on November 9, 2024 at Phoenix Raceway in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Kevin Abele/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Tyler Reddick, driver of the #45 The Beast Unleashed Toyota, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Joey Logano, driver of the #22 Shell Pennzoil Ford, looks on during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Martin Truex Jr., driver of the #19 Bass Pro Shops Toyota, poses for photos after winning the pole award during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Ross Chastain, driver of the #1 Busch Light Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Ryan Blaney, driver of the #12 Menards/RichmondWaterHeater Ford, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Denny Hamlin, driver of the #11 FedEx Toyota, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Alex Bowman, driver of the #48 Ally Chevrolet, drives during qualifying for the NASCAR Cup Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Retiring Xfinity Series director, Wayne Auton is celebrated during qualifying for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: William Sawalich, driver of the #19 Starkey/Soundgear Toyota, leads the field to the green flag to start the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: A general view of racing. during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: A general view of racing. during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Andy’sFrozenCustard/HaasAuto Ford, and Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: AJ Allmendinger, driver of the #16 Celsius Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, drives during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: William Sawalich, driver of the #19 Starkey/Soundgear Toyota, and Sheldon Creed, driver of the #18 Friends of Jaclyn Foundation Toyota, lead the field during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Cole Custer, driver of the #00 Andy’sFrozenCustard/HaasAuto Ford, and Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, race during the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Riley Herbst, driver of the #98 Monster Energy Ford, crosses the finish line to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Austin Hill, driver of the #21 Bennett Transportation Chevrolet, and Jesse Love, driver of the #2 Whelen Chevrolet, lead the field to a restartduring the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, celebrates with his daughters, Willow Leigh Allgaier (L) and Harper Allgaier after winning the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images)
AVONDALE, ARIZONA – NOVEMBER 09: NASCAR Hall of Famer and JR Motorsports owner, Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, winning the 2024 NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Championship Race at Phoenix Raceway on November 09, 2024 in Avondale, Arizona. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)