Our Motorsports confirmed on Tuesday that Kris Wright will no longer drive for the team, replacing him with Kaz Grala for the upcoming NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. Wright had initially appeared on Monday’s entry list for the event but was removed shortly after.
Wright’s performance this season included one top-10 finish and four DNFs in 18 races, placing him 29th in the driver standings and 509 points behind leader Justin Allgaier. The team’s No. 5 Chevrolet fell to 36th in the owner standings, raising concerns about qualifying challenges at Dover.
Justin Allgaier Leads Championship Odds
Justin Allgaier now holds the best odds to win the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, with a +155 odds listing by FanDuel Sportsbook. Wright’s odds were considerably longer at +50000, reflecting his position in the standings and recent form. Allgaier’s strong consistency this season has him firmly positioned at the top of the championship race.
Grala is set to compete in Dover but no further driver changes have been announced beyond this event. Wright’s departure marks a significant shift for Our Motorsports, where he had taken over the No. 5 car from Anthony Alfredo, who secured seven top-10 finishes earlier in the season.
Team Performance and Future Outlook
The decision to replace Wright highlights the pressure on teams in the Xfinity Series to deliver competitive results. Our Motorsports faces a critical moment as the No. 5 Chevrolet aims to improve its standing and avoid missing race qualifications due to slow times. With Kaz Grala stepping into the car, the team hopes to regain momentum and better compete against rivals like Justin Allgaier, who continues to lead the championship odds.
Our Reader’s Queries
Q. Is Justin Allgaier married?
A. He is married to Ashley, and together they have two daughters named Harper and Willow. Allgaier’s nickname, “Little Gator,” is a joke based on his last name and his father being called “Gator.”
Q. Did Justin Allgaier make the 500?
A. Last year, Allgaier won the Xfinity Series championship with the team owned by Dale Earnhardt Jr. He earned a spot in the Daytona 500 because of his performance in the Duel at Daytona. Since the No. 40 Chevrolet isn’t a chartered entry, it wasn’t guaranteed a place in the race without qualifying.
Q. Why did Justin Allgaier get 0 points?
A. Since Allgaier is a full-time racer in the Xfinity Series, he can’t earn points in the Cup Series. He can only collect points when driving the No. 7 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in the Xfinity Series. As a result, he got zero points in the Daytona 500 instead of the 30 he could have earned.