Christian Eckes’ Nascar Xfinity rookie season has not started with a fruitful start. Eckes has transitioned from a successful tenure in the Truck Series and faces new challenges in the Xfinity Series. However, he is learning to improve his performance from the latest results in the rookie Xfinity series campaign.

The 24-year-old Eckes launched the Chevrolet SS in his rookie Xfinity season. So far, he has finished in just the top 5 and top 10 in his seven games so far this season. He has surpassed the top 30 in both Homestead-Miami Speedway and Martinsville Speedway over the past two weeks.

Before Saturday’s Darlington game, Christian Eckes Reflecting on the setbacks he faced at the beginning of his rookie season. Despite the tough start, Middletown in New York strives to stay optimistic by focusing on the positive factors and choosing to take a positive mindset, as there are still many games on the 33-game schedule.

“There are a lot of negatives since the year. I’ve been trying to focus on the positives. In the last two weeks, I feel like we have the top 5 cars. There’s a lot left, so take a positive attitude now,” Ax said. Queenstown News.

Earlier in the 2025 NASCAR XFINITY series season, Christian Eckes won the best P5 title in the Tour of America (COTA), demonstrating his adaptability in the road course. However, the Oval track has tested his perseverance with the finish line, but he is determined to improve his performance in the upcoming competition.

Christian Eckes optimistically performs better in Darlington

Game 8 of 2025 Xfinity Series The season will kick off at the Darlington Raceway, a track that requires a driver to hit a wall. Eckes feels he is prepared for the “Black Lady” on the track that won the truck race in 2023.

Ax said he expressed his confidence in entering the 1.366 mile Darlington track (by Queenstown News):

“I love Darlington, and won the truck a few years ago. I have a great feeling about what I want to do.”

The Darlington track is considered one of the most difficult tracks in the program because of its unique layout and abrasive surface that is difficult for any driver to handle.

Christian Eckes is currently ranked 20th in the Xfinity series point list 133 points. Catch the driver born in New York at 3:30 pm on Saturday (April 5).