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Connor Zilisch Clinches Xfinity Regular-Season Title With Dominant Gateway Win as Playoff Field Locks In

He enters Bristol as the top seed with a 59-point advantage.

Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, takes the checkered flag to win the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images)
Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois.
Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates with a burnout after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 06, 2025 in Madison, Illinois.
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Overview

  • Starting from the pole, Zilisch led 121 of 160 laps and beat William Sawalich by 1.506 seconds to win the Nu Way 200 at World Wide Technology Raceway.
  • Post-race inspection confirmed Zilisch’s victory; officials also cited the No. 2 car of Jesse Love for one unsecured lugnut, which draws a monetary fine.
  • The result sealed the 12-driver playoff grid, with Harrison Burton taking the final spot on points after cousin Jeb Burton’s right-front tire failure led to a crash.
  • Must-win contenders William Sawalich (second) and Christian Eckes (third) fell short despite late restarts that briefly put them in contention.
  • Zilisch’s fourth consecutive win and seventh in the last eight races ties the series record for consecutive victories and gives JR Motorsports a single-season team record 16 wins, with the playoffs opening Sept. 12 at Bristol.