Sometimes a championship season takes an unexpected turn, not because of what happens on the track, but in celebration afterward. At just 19, Connor Zilisch had already become a NASCAR phenom by mid-2025. A former kart champion and Rolex 24 Daytona winner, Zilisch was named a development driver for Trackhouse Racing and signed to drive JR Motorsports’ legendary #88 Chevrolet full-time in the 2025 Xfinity Series. From the season opener at Daytona through the summer, he dominated road-course and oval races alike. By August, he had collected six wins in 2025, including back-to-back victories at Watkins Glen, and had been leading the Xfinity points standings, breaking a tie atop the standings with veteran Justin Allgaier. He even balanced his Xfinity success with occasional Cup Series starts f

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