AJ Allmendinger shared his thoughts on returning to NASCAR's premier division next season after an impressive 2024 Xfinity Series campaign. The 42-year-old is on his way to the Championship 4 race for a chance to win his maiden Xfinity title at Phoenix Raceway.In the latest episode of the Dale Jr. Download podcast, all the Xfinity Championship 4 race contenders joined Dale Earnhardt Jr. The Kaulig Racing driver revealed his unconventional motivation to return full-time in the 2025 Cup Series season. NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Jr. asked:"You've [AJ Allmendinger] been back and forth. I don't know why you want to go back up to the Cup Series. What is that all about?" [0:21]To this, the #16 Chevy driver said:"I just love the punishment man. I just really do. I've been very fortunate. We're in the final four we have a chance to win a championship. It might change a lot of people's lives in Kaulig Racing."Since joining the Matt Kaulig-owned organization in 2021, the California native has competed full-time in the Cup in only one season (2023). He is now set to return after an impressive Xfinity run in the 2024 season."Let's go win a championship" - AJ Allmendinger excited after winning at Las VegasAJ Allmendinger has been in 18 victory lane celebrations in the Xfinity Series and is hoping for his maiden Championship title at Phoenix Raceway.The #16 Chevy Camaro driver booked his berth in the Championship 4 race after securing a triumph in the first Round of 8 race at Las Vegas Motor Speedway. His win was his first and his seventh top-five finish of the season.In the post-race interview, Allmendinger reflected on his rollercoaster Xfinity season and a chance to earn his first championship title. He said:"I absolutely love these guys and girls at Kaulig Racing. Been such up and down. But what I love about them is we stick together. We keep fighting," AJ Allmendinger said.Furthermore, the veteran driver shared his emotion and said:"Oh man, it’s a modern-day garage Chevy—was absolutely hooked up, as fast as Xfinity internet. Thank you guys for all you do for this sport. Celsius, Action Industries, Leaf Filter… I don’t know there’s a lot more, I’m forgetting. God, what a way to get the Phoenix after the year that we've had. Let's go win a championship. Let's go."Allmendinger will join Austin Hill, Justin Allgaier, and reigning Xfinity Series champion Cole Custer on November 9 for the showdown at Phoenix Raceway.