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LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 16: Chase Elliott, driver of the #9 NAPA Auto Parts Chevrolet, talks with Kyle Larson, driver of the #5 HendrickCars.com Chevrolet, during the drivers meeting prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Pennzoil 400 at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 16, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Updated Most Popular Driver Award voting

Updated Most Popular Driver Award voting

October 29, 2025
Voting remains open for the National Motorsports Press Association’s 2025 Most Popular Driver Award, and the opportunity
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - MARCH 14: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series The LiUNA! at Las Vegas Motor Speedway on March 14, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series to Las Vegas

Connor Zilisch leads the NASCAR Xfinity Series to Las Vegas

October 9, 2025
The NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoffs' Round of 8 begins the with Saturday’s Focused Health 302 (7:30 p.m. ET on the CW Network
CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - OCTOBER 04: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Blue Cross NC 250 at Charlotte Motor Speedway on October 04, 2025 in Concord, North Carolina. (Photo by Jordan Bank/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch cruises to 10th victory of 2025 Xfinity season at Charlotte Road Course

Connor Zilisch cruises to 10th victory of 2025 Xfinity season at Charlotte Road Course

October 4, 2025
It was another routine victory for NASCAR Xfinity Series rookie phenom Connor Zilisch, who hit double digits with his 10th
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 12: Crew chief Randall Burnett looks on from atop of the #8 zone Chevrolet hauler during practice for the NASCAR Cup Series Daytona 500 at Daytona International Speedway on February 12, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Randall Burnett to crew chief for Connor Zilisch in 2026 UPDATE

Randall Burnett to crew chief for Connor Zilisch in 2026 UPDATE

October 1, 2025
UPDATE: With Richard Childress Racing and Randall Burnett parting ways at the end of the season, RCR has decided Andy Street
KANSAS CITY, KANSAS - SEPTEMBER 27: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Carolina Carports Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Kansas Lottery 300 at Kansas Speedway on September 27, 2025 in Kansas City, Kansas. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch sets new consecutive top-five record for Xfinity Series

Connor Zilisch sets new consecutive top-five record for Xfinity Series

September 29, 2025
Connor Zilisch made history on Saturday after recording a second-place finish at Kansas Speedway and advancing to the Round
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Carson Kvapil, driver of the #1 Bass Pro Shops/Claritence Tech Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 05, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Rodney Childers joining JR Motorsports for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

Rodney Childers joining JR Motorsports for 2026 O’Reilly Auto Parts Series season

September 24, 2025
JR Motorsports today announced that former NASCAR Cup Series Champion crew chief Rodney Childers will be joining the organization
BRISTOL, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 21: A general view of the grid prior to the NASCAR Cup Series Bass Pro Shops Night Race at Bristol Motor Speedway on September 21, 2024 in Bristol, Tennessee. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Weekend Preview: Bristol Motor Speedway

Weekend Preview: Bristol Motor Speedway

September 10, 2025
Austin Dillon stays close as NASCAR Cup Playoffs move to Bristol
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 05: Justin Allgaier, driver of the #7 BRANDT Chevrolet, drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Nu Way 200 Sauced by Blues Hog at WWT Raceway on September 05, 2025 in Madison, Illinois. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Media Day Notebook

NASCAR Xfinity Series Playoff Media Day Notebook

September 9, 2025
Connor Zilisch Turns Rookie Year into a Championship Crusade
MADISON, ILLINOIS - SEPTEMBER 06: 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. (Photo by Sean Gardner/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch scores fourth straight victory, wins Xfinity Series regular season championship

Connor Zilisch scores fourth straight victory, wins Xfinity Series regular season championship

September 6, 2025
Connor Zilisch’s dream season continued on a track he’d never raced before
PORTLAND, OREGON - AUGUST 30: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pacific Office Automation 147 at Portland International Raceway on August 30, 2025 in Portland, Oregon. (Photo by David Jensen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch dominates Xfinity Series race at Portland

Connor Zilisch dominates Xfinity Series race at Portland

August 30, 2025
A dramatic overtime pass for the win punctuated a nearly perfect afternoon for JR Motorsports driver Connor Zilisch at Portland
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch to drive Trackhouse Chevy in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series

Connor Zilisch to drive Trackhouse Chevy in the 2026 NASCAR Cup Series

August 23, 2025
Connor Zilisch, one of the hottest prospects in NASCAR history, will race a Trackhouse Racing Chevrolet full-time in the
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - AUGUST 22: Connor Zilisch congratulates Parker Kligerman, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Wawa 250 Powered By Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway on August 22, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jonathan Bachman/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Parker Kligerman wins Xfinity Series race at Daytona in relief of Connor Zilisch

Parker Kligerman wins Xfinity Series race at Daytona in relief of Connor Zilisch

August 23, 2025
The record book will list Connor Zilisch as the winner of the Wawa 250 Presented by Coca-Cola at Daytona International Speedway
INDIANAPOLIS, INDIANA - JULY 25: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet, looks on in the garage area during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series Pennzoil 250 at Indianapolis Motor Speedway on July 25, 2025 in Indianapolis, Indiana. (Photo by James Gilbert/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch cleared to race at Daytona

Connor Zilisch cleared to race at Daytona

August 21, 2025
Connor Zilisch has been cleared to compete in Friday's Wawa 250 Powered by Coca-Cola Xfinity Series race at Daytona International
DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA - FEBRUARY 14: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 WeatherTech Chevrolet drives during practice for the NASCAR Xfinity Series United Rentals 300 at Daytona International Speedway on February 14, 2025 in Daytona Beach, Florida. (Photo by Jared C. Tilton/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch slated to compete in Daytona Xfinity race

Connor Zilisch slated to compete in Daytona Xfinity race

August 19, 2025
After one week off, the NASCAR Xfinity Series is back in action and heads back to Daytona International Speedway for a Friday
WATKINS GLEN, NEW YORK - AUGUST 09: Connor Zilisch, driver of the #88 Registix Chevrolet, celebrates in victory lane after winning the NASCAR Xfinity Series Mission 200 at The Glen at Watkins Glen International on August 09, 2025 in Watkins Glen, New York. (Photo by Chris Graythen/Getty Images) | Getty Images

Connor Zilisch has collarbone surgery

Connor Zilisch has collarbone surgery

August 12, 2025
Connor Zilisch underwent collarbone surgery Tuesday morning, the No. 88 JR Motorsports driver announced on social media