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Zilisch Claims Ninth Win at Gateway, Locks Xfinity Regular-Season Title

The rookie enters the playoffs as top seed with a 59-point buffer after his Gateway win finalized the 12-driver field.

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.
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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.

Overview

  • Starting from pole, Connor Zilisch led 121 of 160 laps and won by 1.506 seconds at World Wide Technology Raceway; post-race inspection confirmed the result.
  • The victory was Zilisch’s fourth in a row, tying the series record for consecutive wins, and marked JR Motorsports’ single-season team record 16th win.
  • William Sawalich finished second but missed the playoffs because he needed a win to qualify, with Christian Eckes taking third.
  • A late multi-car restart crash damaged Justin Allgaier’s car and curtailed his title bid in the finale, while Jeb Burton’s earlier wreck ended his longshot and helped Harrison Burton advance on points.
  • The 12-driver playoff grid is set with Zilisch leading Justin Allgaier and Sam Mayer among the top seeds; the Round of 12 opens at Bristol on Sept. 12.