Austin Cindric celebrates in Victory Lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Saturday, Feb. 13, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – Austin Cindric launched his bid for a second consecutive Xfinity Series title with a victory in Saturday night's season opener at Daytona International Speedway.
Cindric makes his Cup Series debut Sunday in the Daytona 500.
“What a way to start the season,” Cindric said.
Cindric won the Xfinity Series debut on Daytona’s road course last August as well as a rallycross event early in his career.
The 22-year-old has this final season in Xfinity before moving next year to Cup to drive for Penske-supported Wood Brothers Racing.