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Connor Zilisch Claims First Oval Victory With Dale Earnhardt Jr. at Pocono

The victory underscored Zilisch’s adaptability with a rookie crew chief guiding him through a race marked by a record ten cautions.

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Overview

  • Zilisch surged past Jesse Love with four laps remaining to seize the lead and cross the finish line first.
  • The win represented Zilisch’s first victory on an oval and his third overall in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. made his debut as crew chief at Pocono, providing strategic calls and on-track support.
  • A Lap 88 collision between Chase Elliott and Justin Allgaier contributed to a race-high ten cautions that tested the field’s resilience.
  • Zilisch will look to build on his momentum at EchoPark Speedway when the series returns on June 27.