One race. One last chance. That’s all that’s left before the Xfinity Series tightens the screws and rolls into the Round of 12. Gateway, really, isn’t just a cut-off race but a pressure cooker. On one end, cousins Harrison Burton (+31) and Jeb Burton are locked in a family feud for the final playoff spot. But while that drama simmers, the bigger spotlight is shining higher up the board.

The regular season championship is still hanging in the balance, and it’s a tug-of-war between two JR Motorsports teammates- defending champ Justin Allgaier and rising star Connor Zilish. With bragging rights, momentum, and playoff points all at stake, the fight at Gateway sets the stage for a deeper story that goes beyond the standings. And recently, Justin Allgaier shared his side of the story.

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