Sat Sep 07 23:35:21 UTC 2024: ## Austin Hill Wins Thrilling NASCAR Xfinity Series Race at Iowa Speedway

**Iowa Speedway, IA** – Austin Hill claimed victory in a dramatic NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Iowa Speedway on Saturday, edging out Parker Kligerman by a mere 0.340 seconds. The race saw 12 lead changes among 9 drivers, keeping fans on the edge of their seats throughout the 163 laps.

Hill, driving for Richard Childress Racing, held off a determined Kligerman in the final laps after a series of late-race cautions and restarts. AJ Allmendinger finished third, followed by Chandler Smith and Corey Heim.

The race was marked by several incidents, including a multi-car accident that collected Justin Allgaier and Cole Custer.

Hill’s victory is his third of the season, moving him into fourth place in the Xfinity Series points standings.

**Other Notable Events:**

* Jesse Love led the early stages of the race before giving way to Sheldon Creed and eventually losing ground due to a pit stop strategy.
* Chandler Smith and Cole Custer both led multiple laps, with Custer’s stint interrupted by the late-race accident.
* The race was marred by the death of a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle in the parking lot of a nearby store earlier in the day.

**Points Standings:**

1. Justin Allgaier (866 points)
2. Cole Custer (832 points)
3. Chandler Smith (799 points)
4. Austin Hill (795 points)
5. AJ Allmendinger (744 points)

The Xfinity Series now heads to Michigan International Speedway for next week’s race.

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