Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji Makes NASCAR Xfinity Series Return; Justin Allgaier Retains Top Drivers Title Odds

Navy Lt. Cmdr. Jesse Iwuji is preparing to return to his side hustle. 

Scheduled to compete in his first NASCAR Xfinity Series event since the 2023 season-opener at Daytona International Speedway, Iwuji signed with DGM Racing to participate in Saturday’s Ag-Pro 300 at Talladega Superspeedway. 

Preparing to pilot a patriotic paint-themed No. 91 Chevrolet, the 37-year-old military officer will participate in the National Memorial Day Parade in Washington, D.C. 

“It’s amazing to get back at such a storied track like Talladega Superspeedway, where anything can happen,” Iwuji said via press release. “I’ve been looking forward to getting back behind the wheel, and I have stayed ready for when an opportunity would present itself.” 

In 17 career Xfinity outings dating back to 2020, Iwuji’s career-best effort came during the fall event at Daytona, placing P11. His career average finish is 28.2. He also appeared in 16 Craftsman Truck Series events, registering a total average finish of 27.4. 

Iwuji did not qualify for the Talladega race last spring. 

Among the series regulars, Justin Allgaier (+240) enters the weekend as the sports-betting favorite to capture the circuit championship, according to BetOnline Sportsbook. Austin Hill (+400) ranks second and rookie Connor Zilisch (+475) third.

🚨NEWS: @Jesse_Iwuji makes his return to the NASCAR Xfinity Series at @TALLADEGA!

Iwuji will pilot a patriotic @TeamChevy No. 91 that will be featured in the @AVCupdate National Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C. 🇺🇸#NASCAR | #AgPro300 | #DGMxJIM pic.twitter.com/c4NZueTnGx

— DGM Racing (@DGMRacingFL) April 21, 2025

2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series Drivers’ Championship Odds    

Here is a Week 9 look at the drivers’ odds for the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series championship, according to BetOnline Sportsbook: 

*-Odds current at time of publication