NASCAR driver John Hunter Nemechek served as the spoiler in Saturday’s second-tier Xfinity Series race at Texas Motor Speedway, winning the playoff race as a non-playoff driver. But the trophy he earned for the win is really something special.
While the premier Cup Series has some spectacularly unconventional trophies — everything from gladiator swords to giant lobsters — the Xfinity Series has some zany ones. The trophy from the Cheez-It 355 at The Glen is easily one of our favorites because it’s a huge Cheez-It, but the oversized ice cream cone — well, custard, technically — that Nemechek won is definitely up there near the top of the wacky category.
Andy’s Frozen Custard 335 was the name of Saturday’s Xfinity playoff race, so naturally, the title sponsor had a ridiculous but kind of awesome trophy to go with it.
This trophy might deserve a spot in the NASCAR Hall of Fame because, well, just look at it. Hopefully Nemechek got some real frozen custard after the race.
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Not only was Nemechek a non-playoff winner in a playoff race, but the 24 year old is also currently a full-time driver in the third-tier Truck Series and made just his fourth Xfinity start of the season. He’s the third non-playoff driver to win through the first four 2021 playoff races in the series.
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