The No. 88 Xfinity car is owned by JR Motorsports, a team co-founded by NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. The primary sponsor, Xfinity (the internet and cable brand from Comcast), has a naming rights association with the entire NASCAR Xfinity Series. For the 2024 season, the car is primarily driven by driver Carson Hocevar for a partial schedule, with other drivers like Dale Earnhardt Jr. himself occasionally getting behind the wheel for select races.
JR Motorsports is a powerhouse in the Xfinity Series, consistently fielding competitive cars and winning championships. It's important to distinguish the car owner from the sponsor. While Xfinity's branding is prominent on the vehicle, the operational, financial, and competitive responsibilities fall to the ownership group at JR Motorsports. The team was established in 2005 and has grown into one of the most successful organizations in the sport's second-tier series.
The history of the No. 88 is closely tied to Dale Earnhardt Jr.'s legacy, a number he also used during his celebrated Cup Series career. When he retired from full-time Cup racing, he shifted his focus to team ownership, and the No. 88 became a cornerstone of his Xfinity Series team. The success of this car is a testament to the business acumen and racing passion of its owner.
| Season | Primary Driver (No. 88) | Team Owner | Notable Achievements (Series-wide for JRM) |
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| 2024 | Carson Hocevar (Partial) | JR Motorsports | 4 Xfinity Series Driver Championships |
| 2023 | Multiple Drivers | JR Motorsports | 2 Xfinity Series Owner Championships |
| 2022 | Josh Berry | JR Motorsports | Over 60 Xfinity Series Race Wins |
| 2021 | Josh Berry | JR Motorsports | 2014, 2017, 2018, 2021 Champion Drivers |
| 2018 | Dale Earnhardt Jr. (1 race) | JR Motorsports | 2017, 2021 Champion Owners |
