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Yahoo
2 hours ago
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- Yahoo
Connor Zilisch goes for fourth straight NASCAR Xfinity Series victory
It would be difficult to imagine a performance more dominant than the one JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch has fashioned over the last nine races since returning from a back injury he sustained at Talladega. In that span, Zilisch won four races, including the last three in a row. He also finished second three times, along with two more top-five finishes, to post an average finish of 2.1 since Charlotte. RELATED: | With his win last Saturday at Indianapolis Motor Speedway, he notched the 100th victory for JR Motorsports. At 19 years, 4 days, he's now the youngest driver to win three straight races in Xfinity Series history and to reach six career victories in the series, dethroning Joey Logano. All six of Zilisch's Xfinity wins have come in his series debuts at the respective tracks, a streak he'll attempt to maintain in Saturday's HyVee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway (4:30 p.m. ET, The CW, MRN Radio, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio). Only two drivers in series history have won four straight races: Sam Ard in 1983 and Noah Gragson in 2022. Though Zilisch has never raced an Xfinity Series car at Iowa Speedway, two facts argue in his favor: he won last year's ARCA Menards Series race at the 0.875-mile short track, and Sam Mayer won last year's race with Zilisch's current crew chief, Mardy Lindley, calling the shots from Mayer's pit box. 'I was fortunate enough to win the ARCA race at Iowa last year, so I'm looking forward to using what I learned in that race with a new challenge in the Xfinity car,' Zilisch said. 'My crew chief, Mardy Lindley, won the race there with Sam Mayer last year, so I know we'll have a really good KOA Chevrolet when we get to the track this weekend. 'We've been on a roll lately with top-five finishes and trips to Victory Lane, so I'm ready to get to the track and continue that.' The HyVee Perks 250 is the third of five short-track races on the Xfinity Series schedule this year, but neither of the winners of the first two such races will compete on Saturday. NASCAR suspended Martinsville winner Austin Hill for one race for intentionally wrecking Aric Almirola last Saturday at Indianapolis, and Bristol winner Kyle Larson is not doing double duty this weekend. Full-time Cup Series driver Austin Dillon will take Hill's place in the No. 21 Richard Childress Racing Chevrolet at Iowa. With five races left in the Xfinity Series regular season, there are five berths left in the playoffs. Cousins Jeb Burton and Harrison Burton are on opposite sides of the eligibility bubble, with Jeb Burton holding a 10-point edge for the final spot in the playoffs.
NBC Sports
11 hours ago
- Automotive
- NBC Sports
Iowa Speedway weekend schedule, TV, weather info for NASCAR Cup, Xfinity, ARCA
With four races remaining in the NASCAR Cup Series regular season, Iowa Speedway will kick off the 2025 NASCAR on NBC schedule. Ryan Blaney is the defending winner of Sunday's Cup race (Countdown to Green begins at 3 p.m. ET on USA Network). Last year was the inaugural race for NASCAR's premier series at the 0.875-mile oval in Newton, Iowa, about 30 minutes east of Des Moines. Sam Mayer is the defending winner of the Xfinity race at Iowa. Dustin Long, Iowa Speedway weekend schedule (All Times Eastern) Friday, Aug. 1 Garage open 11:30 a.m. - 9 p.m. — ARCA Series 2 - 7 p.m. — Xfinity Series Track activity 3:30 - 4:15 p.m. — ARCA practice 4:30 - 4:50 p.m. — ARCA qualifying 7 p.m. — ARCA race (150 laps, 131.25 miles; FS1, Motor Racing Network) Saturday, Aug. 2 9:30 a.m. - 10:30 p.m. — Xfinity Series 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. — Cup Series 11 - 11:50 a.m. — Xfinity practice (CW App) 12:05 - 1 p.m. — Xfinity qualifying (CW App) 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. — Cup practice (truTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 2:40 - 3:30 p.m. — Cup qualifying (truTV, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) 4:30 p.m. — Xfinity race (250 laps, 218.75 miles; Stage 1 at Lap 60, Stage 2 at Lap 120; CW, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Sunday, Aug. 3 12:30 - 11 p.m. — Cup Series 3:30 p.m. — Cup race (350 laps, 306.25 miles; Stage 1 at Lap 70, Stage 2 at Lap 210; USA, MRN, SiriusXM NASCAR Radio) Weekend weather Friday: Sunny with a few clouds. A high of 77 degrees with winds from the east to northeast at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 74 degrees with a 3% chance of rain for the start of the ARCA race. Saturday: Cloudy skies in the afternoon. A high of 76 degrees with winds from the east to southeast at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 74 degrees with a 5% chance of rain for the start of the Xfinity race. Sunday: Cloudy skies in the afternoon. A high of 77 degrees with winds from the southeast at 5 to 10 mph. It's expected to be 75 degrees with a 7% chance of rain at the start of the Cup race.
USA Today
15 hours ago
- Automotive
- USA Today
NASCAR odds for the Xfinity Series race at Iowa in August 2025
The NASCAR Xfinity Series is ready to compete in the Hy-Vee Perks 250 at Iowa Speedway during the 25th race weekend of the 2025 season. It is NASCAR's third oval race in a row after spending three of the previous five weeks on road courses. Sam Mayer entered victory lane in last year's race at Iowa, with Riley Herbst and Corey Heim rounding out the top three spots. Mayer's win marked his second of three victories during the 2024 season. However, who are the favorites to win this weekend? Below, you can check out the NASCAR odds via BetMGM for the 2025 Hy-Vee Perks 250 at Iowa as of Thursday, July 31! NASCAR odds for the Xfinity Series race at Iowa (August 2025) More: NASCAR odds for Cup Series race at Iowa Speedway in August 2025
Al Arabiya
a day ago
- Automotive
- Al Arabiya
Wallace makes NASCAR history at brickyard 400 and f1's piastri holds steady on top
NASCAR CUP SERIES Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Site: Newton, Iowa. Track: Iowa Speedway. Race distance: 350 laps, 306.25 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice 1:30 p.m.; qualifying 2:40 p.m. Sunday, race 3:30 p.m. (USA). Last year: Ryan Blaney earned the win after leading the final 88 laps in the inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa. Last race: Bubba Wallace secured the victory in Indianapolis, becoming the first black driver to win a major race at the Brickyard, in a race that saw two overtimes and a rain delay. Next race: August 10, Watkins Glen, New York. Online: NASCAR XFINITY SERIES HyVee Perks 250 Site: Newton, Iowa. Track: Iowa Speedway. Race distance: 250 laps, 218.75 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice 11 a.m.; qualifying 12:05 p.m.; race 4:30 p.m. (CW). Last year: Sam Mayer scored a dramatic win after taking the lead late and keeping a surging Riley Herbst at bay in overtime. Last race: Connor Zilisch continues to chip away at Allgaier's lead in the standings, taking his third consecutive win in a dramatic late-race overtake in Indianapolis. Next race: August 9, Watkins Glen, New York. Online: For all the latest headlines, follow our Google News channel online or via the app. NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES Last race: Layne Riggs dominated in Indianapolis, leading 160 of the 200 laps and beating a second-place Corey Day by nearly two seconds. Next race: August 8, Watkins Glen, New York. Online: FORMULA ONE Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix Site: Mogyorod, Hungary. Track: Hungaroring. Race distance: 70 laps, 190.5 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice 7:25 a.m.; practice 10:55 a.m. Saturday, practice 6:25 a.m.; qualifying 9:55 a.m. Sunday, race 8:55 a.m. (ESPN). Last year: Piastri earned his first ever F1 win after a late and controversial call forced teammate Norris to let Piastri pass. Last race: Oscar Piastri made an early and critical move on teammate Lando Norris, ultimately securing the victory in a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix. Next race: August 31, Zandvoort, Netherlands. Online: INDYCAR Last race: Pole-sitter Alex Palou continues to dominate the standings after leading 85 of 95 laps and securing his second consecutive win at the Java House Grand Prix. Next race: August 10, Portland, Oregon. Online: NHRA DRAG RACING Next race: August 17, Brainerd, Minnesota. Online:
Associated Press
a day ago
- Automotive
- Associated Press
Wallace makes NASCAR history at Brickyard 400 and F1's Piastri holds steady on top
All Times Eastern NASCAR CUP SERIES Iowa Corn 350 Powered by Ethanol Site: Newton, Iowa. Track: Iowa Speedway. Race distance: 350 laps, 306.25 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 1:30 p.m., qualifying, 2:40 p.m.; Sunday, race, 3:30 p.m. (USA). Last year: Ryan Blaney earned the win after leading the final 88 laps in the inaugural Cup Series race at Iowa. Last race: Bubba Wallace secured the victory in Indianapolis, becoming the first black driver to win a major race at the Brickyard in a race that saw two overtimes and a rain delay. Next race: August 10, Watkins Glen, New York. Online: NASCAR XFINITY SERIES HyVee Perks 250 Site: Newton, Iowa. Track: Iowa Speedway. Race distance: 250 laps, 218.75 miles. Schedule: Saturday, practice, 11 a.m., qualifying, 12:05 p.m., race, 4:30 p.m. (CW). Last year: Sam Mayer scored a dramatic win after taking the lead late and keeping a surging Riley Herbst at bay in overtime. Last race: Connor Zilisch continues to chip away at Allgaier's lead in the standings, taking his third consecutive win in a dramatic late-race overtake in Indianapolis. Next race: August 9, Watkins Glen, New York. Online: NASCAR CRAFTSMAN TRUCK SERIES Last race: Layne Riggs dominated in Indianapolis, leading 160 of the 200 laps and beating a second-place Corey Day by nearly two seconds. Next race: August 8, Watkins Glen, New York. Online: FORMULA ONE Lenovo Hungarian Grand Prix Site: Mogyorod, Hungary. Track: Hungaroring. Race distance: 70 laps, 190.5 miles. Schedule: Friday, practice, 7:25 a.m., practice, 10:55 a.m.; Saturday, practice, 6:25 a.m., qualifying, 9:55 a.m.; Sunday, race, 8:55 a.m. (ESPN). Last year: Piastri earned his first ever F1 win after a late and controversial call forced teammate Norris to let Piastri pass. Last race: Oscar Piastri made an early and critical move on teammate Lando Norris, ultimately securing the victory in a rain-delayed Belgian Grand Prix. Next race: August 31, Zandvoort, Netherlands. Online: INDYCAR Last race: Pole-sitter Alex Palou continues to dominate the standings after leading 85 of 95 laps and securing his second consecutive win at the Java House Grand Prix. Next race: August 10, Portland, Oregon. Online: NHRA DRAG RACING Next race: August 17, Brainerd, Minnesota. Online: WORLD OF OUTLAWS USA Nationals - Night 1 USA Nationals - Night 2 Ironman 55 USA Nationals - Night 3 Ironman 55 Next race: August 6 - 9. Online: _____ AP auto racing:
