In 2025, frustration is mounting in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. Owners, drivers, and insiders say rising costs and a broken financial model are pushing teams out, like Our Motorsports, which shut down midseason. Lawsuits and public criticism have turned quiet concerns into a loud chorus of discontent. But one team owner has countered the crisis narrative.

However, many within the sport have spoken out about the escalating costs, calling the current landscape unsustainable. Former driver and broadcaster Jeff Burton has described the cost curve as “too damn expensive,” noting that what once covered a full season now barely funds two races.

The Race Team Alliance has also warned for years that the business model offers “little to no chance of long-term stability” for most participants. T

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