2021 Super Start Batteries 188

The 2021 Super Start Batteries 188 was a NASCAR Xfinity Series race held on February 20, 2021. It was contested over 56 laps—extended from 52 laps due to an overtime finish—on the 3.610 mi asphalt road course. It was the second race of the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Ty Gibbs, in his first career start, collected his first career Xfinity Series win.

Background
Added as a replacement for the cancelled Production Alliance Group 300 because of California restrictions related to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 race was scheduled for 52 laps on the 3.610 mi road course, it was the second race of the 2021 NASCAR Xfinity Series season.

Entry list

 * (R) denotes rookie driver.
 * (i) denotes driver who is ineligible for series driver points.

Qualifying
Brett Moffitt was awarded the pole for the race as determined by competition-based formula.

Stage Results
Stage One Laps: 15

Stage Two Laps: 30

Final Stage Results
Laps: 52

Race statistics

 * Lead changes: 11 among 8 different drivers
 * Cautions/Laps: 7 for 14
 * Time of race: 2 hours, 35 minutes, and 5 seconds
 * Average speed: 78.213 mph