Connor Zilisch adds another win at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course

Connor Zilisch won his tenth race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.
Connor Zilisch won his tenth race of the season at Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course.

The NASCAR Xfinity Series visited Charlotte Motor Speedway Road Course on Saturday in the Drive for the Cure 250. Connor Zilisch started the race on the pole, with Justin Allgaier starting second.

Connor Zilisch led a race-high 61 laps, which included winning the first stage, and leading the final 26 laps to win his tenth race of the season in overtime by 1.134 seconds over Austin Green. Sammy Smith, Kaz Grala, and Connor Mosack rounded out the top five. Jeb Burton, William Sawalich, Justin Allgaier, Nick Sanchez, and Christian Eckes completed the top ten.

Jesse Love, who led four laps and won the second stage, finished in 12th place. There were six lead changes among five drivers. There was a total of six cautions for 13 laps. Among the drivers to bring the cautions out was Josh Williams for a fuel pump issue.

The Xfinity Series begins the Round of 8 playoffs next Saturday from Las Vegas Motor Speedway at 7:30 pm on The CW.

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