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On YouTubeNASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 13
What the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff standings look like after Bristol
A playoff driver may not have won Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Bristol Motor Speedway, but the playoff picture still changed dramatically following the first race of the postseason.
Connor Zilisch News / 5 GOATs / September 12
Connor Zilisch reacts to win streak ending, finishing P5 at Bristol Xfinity Series race
Tonight was the end of Connor Zilisch’s win streak in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. He did extend his top-five streak, though. Still, Zilisch couldn’t help but be a little disappointed with the result after he led almost 100 laps tonight.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 13
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Believes Connor Zilisch Could Be the Next Big Superstar NASCAR Is Looking For
There is no questioning the potential Connor Zilisch has, and no one recognizes that better than NASCAR Hall of Famer Dale Earnhardt Jr. Unless Zilisch completely unravels in the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs, which began Friday at Bristol Motor Speedway, he stands as the odds-on favorite to capture the Xfinity championship this season.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 12
Nick Sanchez Ready to Shock the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs
The NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs are here, and while everyone’s talking about Connor Zilisch and JR Motorsports’ dominance, there’s a hungry driver from Miami who thinks the conversation is missing something important.
NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / September 12
NASCAR Xfinity: Connor Zilisch takes regular-season title 
Connor Zilisch may be a rookie in the NASCAR Xfinity Series, but he’s far from a typical rookie. Aside from being a favorite for series rookie-of-the-year honors, he’s the 2025 regular-season champion.
NASCAR News / Total Apex Sports / September 12
Connor Zilisch is On a Heater and the Playoffs Are on Notice
Connor Zilisch isn’t just having a good season. He’s crafting a story for the ages. As the NASCAR Xfinity Series playoffs kick off, all eyes are on the 19-year-old phenom in the No.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 12
'The Playoffs Change Things': Connor Zilisch Wary of Complacency Despite Historic Rookie Season
It’s been nothing short of an incredible NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie season for Connor Zilisch. To say the Mooresville, North Carolina native is dominating the series is an understatement.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. sets expectations for Connor Zilisch rookie NASCAR Cup Series season
Dale Earnhardt Jr. believes Connor Zilisch‘s rookie season in the NASCAR Cup Series will be “rough.” On the Dale Jr. Download podcast, Earnhardt set the expectations for Zilisch when he joins the Cup Series in February.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. echoes Denny Hamlin’s Connor Zilisch fears surrounding NASCAR playoff format
Dale Earnhardt Jr. agrees with Denny Hamlin when it comes to what could happen to Connor Zilisch competing in the NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs. On the Dale Jr.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. reacts to ‘unprecedented’ Connor Zilisch NASCAR run, cites Kyle Busch
You don’t get much hotter than Connor Zilisch right now in the NASCAR Xfinity Series. With his victory in this past Saturday’s race at Gateway, the 19-year-old has won eight of his last 11 starts.
NASCAR News / EssentiallySports / September 10
Dale Jr. Warns Connor Zilisch With 6-Word Honest Verdict on His Rookie Cup Run
Few seasons in the Xfinity Series have sparked as much buzz in the NASCAR garage as Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s young prodigy, Connor Zilisch’s 2025 campaign.
NASCAR News / FirstSportz / September 10
Watch: Denny Hamlin Boldly Predicts Connor Zilisch Won’t Be the 2025 Xfinity Champion
Connor Zilisch has emerged as one of the better drivers in the NASCAR Xfinity Series this year. The rookie has won nine races so far and is looking promising for many more.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 10
Dale Earnhardt Jr. Predicts How Connor Zilisch Will Perform In His Rookie Season in the Cup Next Year
Connor Zilisch is storming through his rookie Xfinity campaign and will take the Cup Series leap next year. While fans and veterans like Joey Logano and Denny Hamlin have voiced confidence in his ability, Dale Earnhardt Jr.
NASCAR News / 5 GOATs / September 9
Freddie Kraft, Austin Cindric hilariously react to Connor Zilisch nearly running over cameraman at Gateway
Connor Zilisch flirted with disaster after winning Saturday’s NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Gateway. After taking his series leading ninth checkered flag of the season, Zilisch slid down the front straightaway in preparation for his victory burnout.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 9
Denny Hamlin Believes Connor Zilisch Has Nothing Left to Prove, Sends Warning Shot to Cup Field
At the age when Denny Hamlin was only a couple of years out from working shifts at Subway, 19-year-old Connor Zilisch now stands on the brink of stepping into Cup cars next season.
NASCAR News / Athlon Sports / September 7
Connor Zilisch Avoids Another Scary Post-Race Disaster, Nearly Hits Cameraman
Years from now when Connor Zilisch and his fans look back on the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series season, they’ll undoubtedly remember an 11-race stretch in the summer that started at Pocono in late June and continued until Gateway in early September. During that time, the No.
NASCAR News / Auto Racing Daily / September 7
NASCAR Xfinity: Connor Zilisch wins again
Connor Zilisch closed the 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season with a win in the Nu Way 200 on Saturday night at World Wide Technology Raceway at Gateway near St.
NASCAR News / The SportsRush / September 7
After Record NASCAR Xfinity Season, Connor Zilisch Savors Regular Season Title—and Plans Smarter Post-Race Celebrations
Nineteen-year-old Connor Zilisch was at near-perfection at the Gateway on Saturday. He took home his ninth victory of the year and clinched the regular season title in some style.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 6
Connor Zilisch wins NASCAR Xfinity Series regular-season finale at Gateway
Chalk up a ninth victory for NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie Connor Zilisch in the 2025 season.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / September 6
2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff field set
The 2025 NASCAR Xfinity Series playoff field has been set following Saturday's race at Gateway.
Connor Zilisch lands Cup ride with Trackhouse Racing
Connor Zilisch officially received a promotion to the NASCAR Cup Series for 2026 on Saturday. While that news hardly was surprising given Zilisch recorded seven victories in the Xfinity series, the 19-year-old still became emotional when reality settled in that Trackhouse Racing signed him to a multi-year contract.
NASCAR News / Yardbarker / August 22
Connor Zilisch on NASCAR Xfinity Series pole at Daytona after weather cancels qualifying
Connor Zilisch may not run the entirety of Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway, but at the very least, he'll lead the field to the green flag.
NASCAR News / Field Level Media / August 21
Connor Zilisch cleared to return after breaking collarbone
Connor Zilisch has been medically cleared to return to the track and will drive the No. 88 JR Motorsports Chevrolet in Friday's NASCAR Xfinity Series race at Daytona International Speedway.
NASCAR News / Larry Brown Sports / August 12
Connor Zilisch had the perfect post about his scary post-race accident
NASCAR driver Connor Zilisch is recovering from a scary incident in Victory Lane at Watkins Glen on Saturday, but he does have a sense of humor about it.
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