Parker Kligerman narrowly missed his first NASCAR Xfinity victory at Charlotte Roval after a late caution led to an overtime finish.

The NASCAR Xfinity postseason playoff field has now been dwindled down from 12 drivers to the final eight. The Drive for the Cure 250 at the Charlotte Motor Speedway saw a thrilling finish with some late race dramatics featuring Parker Kligerman.

The Drive for the Cure 250 NASCAR Xfinity Series race takes place on Saturday at the Charlotte Motor Speedway Roval.

Mayer earned a come-from-behind, thrilling win at the Charlotte Roval in Charlotte Motor Speedway on Saturday to advance in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs. He needed a win to move on from the Round of 12 to the Round of 8 — just like he did last year. And he did.

Sam Mayer won his seventh career NASCAR Xfinity Series race, coming at Charlotte Motor Speedway ROVAL in overtime after passing Parker Kligerman in turn 7 on Saturday, Oct. 12. With a fast car, Mayer battled a shifting issue in the closing laps and was able to take a walkoff win that locked himself into the Round of 8 of the Xfinity playoffs.

Jeff Burton publicly criticizes NASCAR's unclear communication systems following a confusing finish at the Charlotte Xfinity Series race.

Parker Kligerman speaks out after his Charlotte ROVAL loss caused by a disputed late caution, ending his final full-time NASCAR season.

Parker Kligerman was feet away from his first Xfinity career win and a spot in the Round of Eight, but with a late race caution, Sam Mayer advanced instead.