When Shane van Gisbergen joined Trackhouse Racing’s Project 91 program, little did he know he was about to create history.

Jack Perkins, who competes in the Australian Supercars series, will make his NASCAR Xfinity debut Aug. 30 at Portland International Raceway with Joe Gibbs Racing, the team announced Thursday.

Typically a good short track racer, Chase Briscoe started fifth and finished fourth in the first All-Star Race at North ...