NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville
Martinsville Speedway — October 25, 2025
Taylor Gray
Winner
253
Laps
38
Entries
9
Leaders
Taylor Gray won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025, leading 52 of 253 laps. Sammy Smith finished second; Brandon Jones rounded out the podium. The race featured 9 different leaders.
Race Details
Date
Saturday, October 25, 2025
Track
Season
2025
Winner
Leaders
9 drivers
| Pos | Start | +/- | Driver |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 13 | +12 | Taylor Gray |
| 2 | 15 | +13 | Sammy Smith |
| 3 | 11 | +8 | Brandon Jones |
| 4 | 5 | +1 | Sheldon Creed |
| 5 | 3 | -2 | Aric Almirola |
| 6 | 12 | +6 | Jeb Burton |
| 7 | 24 | +17 | Sam Mayer |
| 8 | 30 | +22 | Dean Thompson |
| 9 | 38 | +29 | Connor Zilisch |
| 10 | 14 | +4 | Justin Bonsignore |
| 11 | 1 | -10 | Harrison Burton |
| 12 | 6 | -6 | Austin Hill |
| 13 | 23 | +10 | Corey Day |
| 14 | 19 | +5 | Myatt Snider |
| 15 | 7 | -8 | Ryan Sieg |
| 16 | 29 | +13 | Anthony Alfredo |
| 17 | 33 | +16 | Patrick Staropoli |
| 18 | 2 | -16 | Carson Kvapil |
| 19 | 18 | -1 | Nick Sanchez |
| 20 | 17 | -3 | Blaine Perkins |
| 21 | 27 | +6 | Kyle Sieg |
| 22 | 25 | +3 | Ryan Ellis |
| 23 | 21 | -2 | Jesse Love |
| 24 | 37 | +13 | Austin Green |
| 25 | 26 | +1 | Connor Mosack |
| 26 | 4 | -22 | Justin Allgaier |
| 27 | 9 | -18 | Christian Eckes |
| 28 | 32 | +4 | Josh Williams |
| 29 | 10 | -19 | Parker Retzlaff |
| 30 | 31 | +1 | Garrett Smithley |
| 31 | 28 | -3 | Brad Perez |
| 32 | 34 | +2 | Mason Maggio |
| 33 | 22 | -11 | Daniel Dye |
| 34 | 35 | +1 | Jeremy Clements |
| 35 | 8 | -27 | Brenden Queen |
| 36 | 16 | -20 | Brennan Poole |
| 37 | 36 | -1 | Takuma Koga |
| 38 | 20 | -18 | Thomas Annunziata |
Model Performance
How well did the NR-Rating model predict this race? Across 7 matched drivers, the model averaged 9.1 positions off — worse than the season average of 8.5. Below Average
| Pos | Driver | Predicted | Actual | Delta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 | Connor Zilisch | 21.2 | 9 | +12.2 |
| 12 | Austin Hill | 20.2 | 12 | +8.2 |
| 16 | Anthony Alfredo | 22.0 | 16 | +6.0 |
| 23 | Jesse Love | 21.0 | 23 | -2.0 |
| 26 | Justin Allgaier | 17.7 | 26 | -8.3 |
| 33 | Daniel Dye | 19.0 | 33 | -14.0 |
| 36 | Brennan Poole | 23.1 | 36 | -12.9 |
Predicted finish from NR-Rating model. Delta = predicted − actual (positive = driver beat prediction). Confidence: High Confidence = low variance (stdDev ≤ 9), Moderate = medium variance, Coinflip = high variance.
Historical Context
- Taylor Gray: has 9 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 12.0 avg finish (1 win) — the model may have underweighted this track history.
- Justin Allgaier: was the model’s top pick based on 16 career starts at Martinsville Speedway with a 12.8 avg finish (2 wins), finishing P26 on the day.
- Connor Zilisch: was the biggest surprise, finishing P9 vs predicted P21. Track history: 4 starts, 18.8 avg finish.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville?
Taylor Gray won the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville at Martinsville Speedway.
Where was the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville held?
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series at Martinsville was held at Martinsville Speedway on October 25, 2025.