“I’m not planning on racing next year,” Earnhardt said of the Xfinity Series. “I’ll be foolish to say I’m never going to run again because I don’t know well enough to stay away from it, and I’ll probably miss it next year and be absolutely willing to sign up for anything that might be beneficial to JR Motorsports.”

The NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol will be broadcast nationally on the CW Network. Streaming options for the race include FUBO in limited markets nationwide, which offers a free trial to potential subscribers. Feb. 19: United Rentals 300, Daytona International Speedway (Winner: Austin Hill)

Justin Allgaier entered Friday night’s Food City 300 with a 43-point advantage over Cole Custer in the NASCAR Xfinity Series driver standings, but three accidents involving the JR Motorsports driver handed the regular season championship to the series defending title holder.