On Sunday, August 9th, 2020, McGlaughlin claimed victory at Barber Motorsports Park in Birmingham, Alabama. This was the first win for the young driver in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, and it was a major milestone in his career.
McGlaughlin started the race in fifth position and quickly moved up to third place. He was able to take the lead on lap 37 and held it for the remainder of the race. His closest competitor was Romain Grosjean, who was able to keep up with McGlaughlin for much of the race. However, McGlaughlin was able to hold off Grosjean and take the checkered flag.
McGlaughlin was ecstatic after the race, saying “It’s an amazing feeling to finally get my first win in the Xfinity Series. I’ve been working hard all year and it’s great to finally get the result I’ve been looking for.” He also thanked his team for their hard work and dedication throughout the season.
The win is a major milestone for McGlaughlin, who is only 21 years old. He is the youngest driver to ever win a NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Barber Motorsports Park, and he is now one of only four drivers to have won at the track.
McGlaughlin’s victory is a sign of things to come for the young driver. With his win at Barber Motorsports Park, he has proven that he is a force to be reckoned with in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. It will be exciting to see what he can do in the future as he continues to build on this success.
