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Parker Kligerman Wins on Track at Daytona After Planned Swap as Connor Zilisch Gets Official Xfinity Victory

Under series rules the starter is scored, a result of JR Motorsports’ precaution to protect Zilisch’s collarbone.

Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, slips and falls off his car in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York.
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Overview

  • Cleared by his doctors and NASCAR after collarbone surgery, Connor Zilisch started from pole following canceled qualifying, dropped to the rear, then exited under the first caution on lap 14.
  • Parker Kligerman, who delayed a planned vacation to serve as relief, completed a practiced driver change without losing a lap and drove from the back to the checkered in overtime.
  • Because Zilisch took the green flag, he is officially credited with the win and the race points, while Kligerman does not receive an official victory for the record books.
  • Under NASCAR procedures for relief-driver finishes, Zilisch does not collect playoff bonus points for stage wins or the race win in this scenario, but he keeps the regular-season points lead.
  • Dale Earnhardt Jr. said the conservative plan prioritized the 19-year-old’s long-term health, and JR Motorsports finished 1-2-3 to complete the night.