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Reddick Takes Roval Pole as Zilisch’s Xfinity Win and One-Point Call Define Playoff Weekend

A late caution review in Xfinity decided the final transfer by one point, underscoring how officiating and heavy tire wear could shape Sunday's Cup cutoff.

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Shane van Gisbergen in the #88 Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet Camaro at the Charlotte ROVAL.
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Overview

  • Tyler Reddick secured the Busch Light Pole Award with a 1:25.939 lap, edging Shane van Gisbergen by 0.032 seconds at the Charlotte Roval.
  • Despite the pole, Reddick is 29 points below the cutline and likely needs a win to advance, while managing his infant son’s ICU hospitalization.
  • Cup teams reported severe tire fall-off in practice and qualifying, with multiple grip-related incidents that are expected to drive race strategy decisions.
  • In Xfinity, Connor Zilisch started from pole, led 61 of 68 laps and earned his 10th victory of 2025 in an overtime finish that ended under caution.
  • After review, NASCAR scored Taylor Gray 13th at the time of the final caution, advancing Sammy Smith to the Round of 8 by one point and finalizing the playoff field.