CONCORD, N.C. -- AJ Allmendinger raced to his first NASCAR victory in five years Saturday in the Xfinity Series race on The Roval at Charlotte Motor Speedway.
Allmendinger has transitioned this season from full-time racing to the broadcast booth, but agreed to drive a handful of Xfinity Series races for Kaulig Racing. He's been competitive in his five starts and delivered the win Saturday.
It was Allmendinger's first victory since he won in a Cup car in 2014. His last Xfinity Series victory was in 2013, and he now has three career Xfinity wins.
"The last few years were rough," Allmendinger said of his firing at the end of last season from JTG-Daugherty Racing.