What is nascar xfinity series 2016?

The NASCAR Xfinity Series 2016 was the 35th season of the Xfinity Series, a stock car racing series sanctioned by the NASCAR in North America. The season began with the PowerShares QQQ 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 20, 2016, and ended with the Ford EcoBoost 300 at Homestead-Miami Speedway on November 19, 2016.

The season saw Daniel Suárez become the first Mexican-born driver to win a championship in a NASCAR national series. He drove the No. 19 Toyota for Joe Gibbs Racing and scored four wins, 19 top-five finishes, and 27 top-10 finishes in 33 races. Suarez edged out Elliott Sadler, Justin Allgaier, and Erik Jones for the title.

Throughout the season, there were 33 races held on different tracks including road courses, ovals, and superspeedways. A total of 44 drivers competed in at least one race during the season, with some of the notable contenders being Kyle Busch, Joey Logano, Brad Keselowski, and Austin Dillon among others.

The season also saw a new format introduced for the championship playoffs, which used elimination rounds similar to the NASCAR Cup Series. It was the first time that the Xfinity Series used a playoffs system to determine the champion. Overall, the NASCAR Xfinity Series 2016 was an exciting and highly competitive season that showcased some of the best young talent in the world of stock car racing.